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3 SUCCESS CORNER: HEALTHY FAMILIES LOCAL ARTISTS DONATE TALENT 5 6 STATE RESOLUTIONS FOR CAP MONTH 7 DID YOU KNOW? Westar donates $18k Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) awarded State Senator Laura Kelly, Senator Vicki Schmidt, Representative Troy Waymaster and Representative Kathy Wolfe Moore with the Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award at KCSL’s 125 th Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Ceremony April 27. Last year, these four legislators helped secure $3 million in federal funding to expand KCSL’s intensive home visitation model, Healthy Families Kansas, uplifting overburdened families and preventing child abuse and neglect. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 KCSL honors bipartisan group of legislators at 125 th Annual Meeting KIDSVIEW “KCSL has taught me how to succeed and not give up...If you need help, they’re there for you,” Araceli said. Two “Chair”ish our Children auction events displayed local talents while helping KCSL children and families. Legislators signed Resolutions for the first time recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Topeka, Kan. -April 27, 2018- (Pictured from left) Sen. Schmidt, Rep. Waymaster, Rep. Wolfe Moore and Sen. Kelly pose after receiving their Distinguished Service to Kansas Children award. Recipients of KCSL’s Distinguished Service award are identified throughout Kansas as individuals who have displayed the citizenship, community and school service, scholarship and common sense characteristics that make them quality individuals. SPRING/SUMMER 2018 VOL. 125 NO. 1

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3SUCCESS CORNER: HEALTHY FAMILIES

LOCAL ARTISTS DONATE TALENT

5 6STATE RESOLUTIONS

FOR CAP MONTH

7DID YOU KNOW?

Westar donates $18k

Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) awarded State Senator Laura Kelly, Senator Vicki Schmidt, Representative Troy Waymaster and Representative Kathy Wolfe Moore with the Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award at KCSL’s 125th Annual Meeting Luncheon and Awards Ceremony April 27. Last year, these four legislators helped secure $3 million in federal funding to expand KCSL’s intensive home visitation model, Healthy Families Kansas, uplifting overburdened families and preventing child abuse and neglect. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

KCSL honors bipartisan group of legislators at 125th Annual Meeting

KIDSVIEW

“KCSL has taught me how to succeed and not give up...If you need help, they’re there for you,” Araceli said.

Two “Chair”ish our Children auction events displayed local talents while helping KCSL children and families.

Legislators signed Resolutions for the first time recognizing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

Topeka, Kan. -April 27, 2018- (Pictured from left) Sen. Schmidt, Rep. Waymaster, Rep. Wolfe Moore and Sen. Kelly pose after receiving their Distinguished Service to Kansas Children award. Recipients of KCSL’s Distinguished Service award are identified throughout Kansas as individuals who have displayed the citizenship, community and school service, scholarship and common sense characteristics that make them quality individuals.

SPRING/SUMMER 2018 VOL. 125 NO. 1

Dear Friends,

In preparation for KCSL’s 125th Anniversary Celebrations this summer and autumn, I have spent time reviewing our honorable and charitable service legacy for Kansas children and parents. I was reassured to see how our mission, “To Protect and Promote the Well-Being of Children,” has endured over the decades despite overwhelming odds against survival. The core values and beliefs from the early years expressed in the words and writings of our founder, O.S. Morrow, continue to set the standard today:

•   Every child deserves a safe, loving and nurturing family.•   Children should be raised close to kin, family and the communities they know. •   Family homes are better for raising children than institutions regardless of the

child’s needs.•   Prevention of harm (abuse) is always a smarter strategy than helping later.•   A child feels supported when their parent is supported.•   The health and education of children should not be left to chance.•   Visiting children and parents in their homes is necessary to ensure safety and

health.•   Partnerships with donors, volunteers, businesses and government bring

strength to our work.•   Faith, hope and love are the gifts given us that sustain our mission.

Our mission is noble with a documented profound impact on all levels of society through quality services. I also discovered during my review of our history an even more important reoccurring theme over the years. Trust. From the voices of children and parents served, volunteers, donors, journalists, business partners and employees recorded in these articles, papers and interviews, a constant reiteration of their confidence sounded. Trust is the one thing common in every type of successful relationship. For 125 years, it is the one thing leading us to success and prosperity in every facet of our work.

We chose “Ordinary Miracles with Extraordinary Outcomes” as the theme for our celebrations in 2018. Trust that lasts generations is perhaps the extraordinary outcome we celebrate. It is through these trusting relationships that the everyday type of ordinary miracles come to pass at KCSL.

•   We find the right family for a child who cannot remain safely with their parents; •   We recognize and celebrate the strengths of every child and youth when

overlooked by others; •   We mitigate the risk of child abuse by reaching out early to help struggling

parents do better;•   We stand by families in their homes and communities advocating for

meaningful change that improves lives; and •   Even when hope is diminished, we never lose faith that the love of friends will

see us through.

Be a part of the extraordinary and join us for our 125th Anniversary Celebrations! A schedule of upcoming events is available on the back page of Kids View. Thank you for helping us embark on the next 125 years of ordinary miracles!

With Appreciation,

Dona Booe, President/CEO

From the President’s Desk

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LOCATIONS

BOARD of DIRECTORS

*Denotes Executive Committee Member

EMPORIADerek Harvey, Ex-Officio Cyrilla Petracek Teresa Maley, Secretary*

EL DORADOMary Martha Good

GARDEN CITYZachary Schultz, At-Large

HUTCHINSONDan Dejmal

INDEPENDENCE Donnie Fuqua, Ex-officio Judge Jeffrey Gettler, At-Large

KANSAS CITY METROCarol Bailey, At-LargeMelinda DuckworthChad Heggem

LIBERALSheri King

NORTON Karen Griffiths, 2nd Vice-Chair*

TOPEKA Vince Avila, 1st Vice-Chair* Lisa Brown Tom Krebs Margaret La Rue, Chair* Chris Noack Mary Peterson

WICHITAMike Blake, Ex-Officio Brad Heyen, Treasurer* Jean Hogan Randy Steinert

PRESIDENT/CEODona Booe

2018-2019

CIMARRON 600 N 2nd St (620) 855.3889

EMPORIA 215 W 6th, Ste 209 (620) 340.0408

GARDEN CITY 705 Ballinger (620) 276.3232

603 E Cedar (620) 272.9611

4101 E Hwy 50 #531 (620) 276.4323

121 W Walnut (620) 805.1460

4101 E Hwy 50 #620 (620) 277.7148

GREAT BEND 3520 Lakin Ave, Ste 107 (620) 603.8442

HUGOTON 304 E 6th (620) 544.7016

HUTCHINSON 129 W 2nd Ave, Ste E (620) 664.5000

INDEPENDENCE 201 N Penn. Ave, Ste 307 (877) 530.5275

LEOTI 108 W Broadway (620) 375.4933

LIBERAL 50 Village Plaza (620) 624.9220

836 S Jordan (620) 626.5339

NEWTON 215 S Pine St, Ste 314 (316) 333.1888

OVERLAND PARK 6025 Metcalf Ln, Ste 300 (913) 371.2220

PITTSBURG 100 S Broadway St, Ste 201 (620) 875.0078

SATANTA 603 Tecumseh Ave (620) 290.9028

TOPEKA 3545 SW 5th (785) 274.3100

(Center for Restorative Ed.) 200 SE 40th

(785) 438.6800

ULYSSES 921 N College (620) 356.4180

837 N Baughman, Room E (620) 424.4320

WICHITA 1365 N Custer (316) 942.4261

(Outpatient Mental Health) (316) 686.6671

Although many 15-year-old girls feel like adults, most are enjoying their early teens adjusting to high school, spending time with friends and possibly dating. Araceli, however, had much more on her mind at this age. She was preparing to raise a child with her boyfriend, Julio.

“We felt very scared when we found out I was pregnant,” Araceli said. “We were shocked but once we saw the ultrasound, we got really excited.”

In the beginning, Araceli and Julio had very little support. They immediately started searching for local resources in Emporia to help them on their new journey of parenthood. When the couple learned about KCSL’s Healthy Families, they enrolled.

“Since I got pregnant at a young age, I had no clue what was coming,” Araceli said. “I didn’t know the basics of how to care for my own child.”

Although she admits Healthy Families has helped her family, Araceli still had her struggles. After giving birth to her son, Yaiden, she felt unmotivated and didn’t attend school for a few months. Lisa Harder, KCSL family engagement coordinator for Healthy Families and Araceli’s home visitor at the time, along with Julio and Araceli’s family encouraged her to continue high school. Eventually, Araceli decided to persist in her schooling and even graduated with her class in 2017.

“KCSL has taught me how to succeed and not give up,” Araceli said. “They give you a lot of opportunities and support. If you need help, they’re there for you.”

Now, Araceli and Julio live in their own home and feel confident in their abilities. Yaiden, now 2 years old, is ahead in his development, Julio works full-time as a carpenter and Araceli stays at home to take care of their son.

“They are receptive to Healthy Families information and

education and have been very successful with the program,” Harder said. “They are self-sufficient and excellent advocates for themselves and Yaiden.”

In March, Araceli, Julio and Yaiden were featured on WIBW-TV for a story highlighting two KCSL families who are outstanding examples of Healthy Families participants.“It was exciting, sharing our story and being recognized as a successful family,” Araceli said.

As for the future, Araceli has applied to attend Emporia State University in the fall to pursue a nursing degree, and Julio has dreams of starting his own business one day. The couple also has plans to marry and is optimistic about Yaiden starting school soon. All three are set to graduate from the Healthy Families program later this year.

“I just want a happy life,” Araceli said.

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Success Corner: HEALTHY FAMILIES LYON COUNTY Meet Araceli, Julio and Yaiden

Emporia, Kan. -February 2018- Araceli and Julio enjoy an evening together with their son Yaiden (center) during a Family Time event. KCSL’s Healthy Families host several gatherings throughout the year to bring program families together and promote quality bonding and attachment activities.

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“In 2018, we celebrate 125 years of service protecting and promoting the well-being of children, and in that time, there have been some amazing legislators like Senator Kelly, Senator Schmidt, Representative Waymaster and Representative Wolfe Moore who have made lasting impacts in the lives of children and families,” said KCSL President and CEO Dona Booe. “As we embark on our next 125 years, we look forward to celebrating many more successes in the reduction of child abuse and neglect.”

The ceremony was held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka and also honored outgoing and new KCSL Board Directors and Foundation Trustees, staff milestone anniversaries and Hall of Fame awards in Staff Achievement and Outstanding Volunteer Service. Senior Vice President of Generation and Marketing at Westar Energy and KCSL Foundation Trustee John Bridson was awarded the 2018 Board Leadership Award. Bridson has demonstrated leadership at KCSL for more than seven years. His achievements include giving volunteer hours on KCSL’s Topeka Community Leadership and Development Council (CLDC), introducing KCSL to Westar Foundation and Westar employees who give generously to KCSL in many ways, organizing holiday gifts from Westar employees and much more.

This year’s Honorary Trustee Emeritus status was given to Aileen and Archie DeBruce of Ulysses, Gwen Sevart of Wichita and Robert Wunsch of Kingman. The Hilda Dyer Staff Achievement was awarded to Michelle Reichart. Reichart worked at KCSL for nine years. She started as a parent and youth educator and, although her roles changed within KCSL’s Prevent Child Abuse Kansas programs, Reichart always used a great sense of humor and adventure to tackle any responsibilities given to her. Sandy Simonich received the Glenna Van Metre Outstanding Volunteer Service award for her work on KCSL’s Kansas City CLDC. Simonich has helped KCSL with an array of things like securing Red Stocking Breakfast auction items, soliciting sponsorships and advising KCSL program staff on family recruitment and retention.

You and A Child

Leland age 12ID# CH-6014

Leland would like a family that is active and willing to support him in all his interests. He likes to stay busy playing baseball,

basketball and soccer. He also likes art and crossword puzzles. Leland loves to build with Legos, a hobby he is very good at! His

favorite school subject is math. Leland is polite and well-mannered. A family that can provide patience, consistency and structure is ideal. Most of all, Leland needs a family that will be there for him no matter what.

CONTINUED FROM COVER

Topeka, Kan. -April 27, 2018- After receiving the Outstanding Volunteer Service award, Sandy Simonich watches a special message from her daughter, Gail Cozadd. Cozadd is also KCSL’s director of children and family services. (From left) Simonich and KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe.

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Open House Celebrates KCSL’s Anniversary, Healthy Families ExpansionOn June 14, KCSL’s Overland Park staff and Community Leadership and Development Council (CLDC) kicked off our 125th Anniversary celebrations with an Open House. Guests visited the new office and learned about our Healthy Families program, which has recently expanded to serve 18 counties. Our honorary hosts were State Senator Pat Pettey, Representative Linda Gallagher and Representative Jarrod Ousley. We appreciate all who attended including Representative Melissa Rooker, Representative Stephanie Clayton, long-time KCSL supporter and Honorary Trustee Emeritus Mary Dobbins and local partners and community members.

Overland Park, Kan. -June 14, 2018- (Pictured from left) Sen. Petty; Rep. Rooker; KCSL Healthy Families Asst. Director Jamie VanCompernolle; CLDC members Carol Bailey and FOX 4 Reporter Matt Stewart

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Artists, volunteers work to help families at “Chair”ish fundraisersINDEPENDENCE, KS KCSL hosted the second annual “Chair”ish our Children event in Independence April 14. Local artists designed children’s chairs highlighting different holidays for the live auction. The event also included a free Chris Cakes breakfast made available through a generous donation from Westar Energy. Despite the cold weather, this year’s event drew a larger crowd.

“We loved being able to tell more people about the important work we do and raise funds for our local services,” said Erin Bunn, Healthy Families supervisor in Independence.

The Independence community raised $6,100 for local KCSL programs and services including Healthy Families, an increase of over $1,000 from the previous year.

LIBERAL, KS KCSL held another “Chair”ish our Children event in Liberal May 5 at the Liberal Country Club. The evening event began with a social hour followed by dinner and a live auction of chairs painted by local student, amateur and professional artists. The auction raised $3,900 benefiting KCSL’s child abuse prevention programs and Head Start and Early Head Start services in Seward County.

Sabrina age 10 ID# CH-7298

Sabrina is a creative and talented girl. She likes to sing and wants to be a famous musician when she grows up. Some of her

favorite hobbies include cooking, riding her bike and watching funny videos on YouTube. She does well in school and enjoys

making new friends. Sabrina is proud of her personal achievements. She needs a family that can spend one-on-one time with her. Sabrina deserves a loving and supportive family who will always be there for her no matter what.

Independence, Kan. -April 14, 2018- KCSL Board member and Independence Community Leadership and Development Council Chair Donnie Fuqua and daughter Piper have the winning bid to take home the Birthday chair. Piper celebrated her birthday this year volunteering for the event.

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS Don’t miss this family event supporting

child abuse & neglect prevention services in your area!

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State Resolutions generate new awareness for CAP MonthFor the first time, Resolutions were signed by the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives April 5 recognizing the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. State Senators Pat Pettey and Mary Jo Taylor spoke as vases of blue pinwheels were displayed throughout the Senate room. State Representative Brenda Dietrich presented the House Resolution and arranged for pinwheels to be placed on each representative’s desk.

KCSL along with the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) kicked off the awareness month with a pinwheel planting event at the State Capitol Building in Topeka. Governor Jeff Colyer, Attorney General Derek Schmidt, DCF Secretary Gina Meier-Hummel, KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe, DCF Social Worker Tina Westbay and children from the Adventures in Early Learning Center participated in “Pinwheels for Prevention” April 3. The event highlighted the dedication of Kansas social workers and emphasized a community-based approach to preventing child abuse. Gov. Coyler also signed the state proclamation for CAP Month.

KCSL hosted more events throughout the month, starting with Wear Blue Day April 6 and Family Fun Day at Sedgwick County Zoo April 7. On social media, the hashtag #GreatChildhoods was used this year to generate a discussion about the importance of prevention programs.

Head Start celebrates staff achievementsOn May 25, KCSL’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs held their first year-end staff event at Church of the Nazarene in Garden City. Staff received awards, celebrated

a successful year for the programs and enjoyed food and entertainment. KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe and KCSL Board of Directors Chair Margaret La Rue also attended. Mary Strampher, Early Head Start family engagement coordinator, was honored for her 20 years of service to KCSL and accepted the Employee of the Year award. Esperanza Ribota, Head Start facilities coordinator, was given the Leadership Award for her outstanding performance and crucial role in KCSL’s collaboration with Bright Start in Liberal. Employees also participated in improvisational activities, a photo booth, guided meditation, cookie decorating and sand art.

Memorial Gifts

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Thomas M. & Mary BlochCheryl L. HollandMichael & Janet LongTom & Marieta HauserJim & Donna SchafferDonald & Karen YoungMary R. AndersonMadison & Patricia TrasterShirley A. TillotsonLeo E. MortonRebecca L. CoxTony & Rita GeeEli & Melody HaskettTerry D. & Lana AndersonJerry C. & Holly BrownEsther WalkerKimball Law FirmKansas Grain & Feed AssociationMarianne & Joseph Sullivan

Gary BoldtLarry & Virginia KepleyDonald & Ruth Ann HickokLisa M. & Scott A. KnollGary E. & Kimbra BeachnerCalvin M. & Rita HallRichard & Mary Lou PicklerNorman C. & Sharon K. GuettermannJerald W. & Sharon K. PhelpsKelly & Pamela J. GindlesbergerM E. CloydLynn TeeterAlice L. FreySteven E. & Mary GriggHarold D. & Wanda SwansonSharon NagelEli & Melody HaskettPeter & Carol PowellShirley & Barnett Helzberg Foundation

ARCHIE DEBRUCE

DOROTHY PEREZTim & Lisa DotyCurby V. & Lois GoeringParsons State Hospital & Training CenterClaudia CornellCharles & Alice SchettlerGlennon F. & Jane ParishRobert PerezGalen & Sandy MannersKenny WilsonJeff & Tammy PadgettRuby JohnsL.D. & Christine CurranNancy E. BoltBarbara MosierCinda ThompsonJesse & Arlene PatrickShirley ChalkerDarren & Pamela BlackburnLewis & Wanda HevelDavid & Janet OlsonJeanette ChavezMarlene K. SellerCarla F. BurkePhillip A. & Sharon BoringRobert D. Keal

Paul & Carol FultzGregory S. & Lanette SticeMarjorie TroyJ. A. & Roxie BakerGary D. & Martha BrenneckeRoy V. & Charlotte UrbanJosephine HernandezArmando L. & Linda K. FlemingVanessa & Greg PerezRoy H. & Emma Lou MeierCalvin & Starla SchnoebelenBrenda LehmerKarl & Peggy UrbanDavid & Leann StowersMichael D. & Jewell F. ReedMarlene CarsonRonnie & Debora WolvertonJohn & Judy OlsonWall Funeral Homes Inc.Parsons Foursquare ChurchJohn & Sheri SpareRay & Becky JacquinotCharles & Gertrude TuckerNeil & Denise FrihartPeter M. CarrilloMilton Chuck & Diane Vrlich

KATIE ROSE MALONEKen & Pam AlexanderBrian J. & Sandra L. BrungardtSusan & Denny KochClarion Woods BunkoJennie & Jim Rose

Dick & Linda ThornburgScott & Sandy GriffithSusan K. PetersonSue & Bob Fackler

BRENDA ASCHERDave & Marie Pinick

MIA NORTONHew & Judy Goodpasture

ILA SCHMIDTFidelity Bank

Topeka, Kan. -April 5, 2018- (Pictured from left) KCSL President & CEO Dona Booe poses with Rep. Brenda Dietrich after the House Resolution for CAP Month.

Garden City, Kan. -May 25, 2018- King me! KCSL staff enjoy a game of larger checkers during the year-end celebration.

Westar Donates $18k to BHF program, zoo admission Westar Energy employees presented a check for $18,000 to KCSL March 21. The majority of the gift went to KCSL’s Building Healthy Families program, and a portion of it provided admission and lunch for Sedgwick County Healthy Families participants at the Family Fun Day at the Zoo April 7. We are grateful for the support Westar has given KCSL over the years.

Outpatient Mental Health utilizes new technology to enhance patient care, delivery A Telehealth system has been implemented for services in our mental health program in Wichita. KCSL Clinical Supervisor Lura Borsdorf, LSCSW, RPT-S, participated in software training June 8. Telehealth will allow clients to attend medication follow-up and therapy appointments virtually from their homes. This will be beneficial for families, who have limited access to reliable transportation, to maintain continuity of care.

Head Start support group focus on Fatherhood Former KCSL Head Start parent Luie Orozco facilitated a new fatherhood event for parents who currently participate in the program in Garden City. Attendees discussed the importance of being an active father, the struggles of being a single parent and co-parenting strategies. Orozco plans to lead more fatherhood events during the next school year.

How will you CLICK for Babies? KCSL needs knitters, crocheters and volunteers to help with a special campaign. The annual CLICK for Babies campaign aims to increase awareness of the dangers of shaking a baby. You can: KNIT or crochet newborn-size caps or TELL new parents, grandparents and others about CLICK for Babies, the Period of PURPLE Crying® and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Learn more at clickforbabies.org.

WCCAP launches Safe Haven projectThe Wichita Coalition for Child Abuse Prevention (WCCAP) is completing its Safe Haven project to implement Safe Haven locations at all Sedgwick County fire and police stations, area hospitals and the health department. Safe Havens are designed to protect newborn children from injury and death caused by abandonment and allow caregivers to relinquish infants up to 60 days-old without criminal prosecution.

On June 27, members of the coalition’s Community Awareness Workgroup held a press conference officially announcing the project’s accomplishments and goals. KCSL serves as the lead agency for WCCAP, a collective impact group with more than 116 representatives from 65 organizations.

New offices accommodate Healthy Families expansion Two new offices opened in Newton and Great Bend this spring as part of the Healthy Families program expansion. Teams at these offices will serve Harvey, Butler and Barton counties. Staff in the new locations are finishing training and will begin the recruitment process to enroll families in services soon.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to return to Harvey County and expand our services statewide to help new families struggling with parenting challenges,” said Kelly Hayes, Director of Healthy Families at KCSL.

Community National Bank collects needed items for families in IndependenceStaff at Community National Bank and Trust in Independence collected baby items from February to April. The bank donated the items along with $300 to KCSL to benefit families who participate in our Healthy Families program in Montgomery, Labette and Neosho Counties. Thank you for supporting KCSL children and families in the Independence area!

Another successful Topeka GivesThank you Topeka! You donated over $12,000 to KCSL at Topeka Gives this year! Donors made Topeka Gives a success on June 5 raising $597,421.19 in one day to support 165 Topeka-area organizations including KCSL. We are grateful to our supporters and the Topeka Community Foundation for hosting this fun day of giving. Special thanks to our Topeka Community Leadership and Development Council members, event chair Cec Mariani-McCurry and Lacey Bisnett, Tom Krebs, Mischa McHenry and Gail Cozadd for managing the booth.

Promise 1000 increases funding for Johnson Co. familiesHealthy Families Johnson County received a funding increase from Promise 1000 to $60,000 for the 2018-2019 grant year. Promise 1000 connects families within the Kansas City region to agencies like KCSL with special training to provide in-home support and is an initiative of the United Way of Greater Kansas City, Children’s Mercy Hospital and the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City.

Recently, this program also received a $15,000 grant from the Oppenstein Brothers Foundation and a donation of $6,409 from the Kappa Delta-Zeta Epsilon at the University of Kansas. Nationally, Kappa Delta has long been a supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America and locally donates to the state chapters like KCSL.

Did You Know?

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Head Start Roundup

July 20-21 &Aug 10-11

125th Anniversary Open House Aug 9

Sept 20

Sept 26

Klicks for Kids Sept 10 thruSept 17

Parent Leadership Conference Nov 2 thruNov 3

Governor’s Conference Nov 7 thruNov 9

National Adoption MonthNational Runaway Prevention Month Nov 1 thruNov 30

KCSL Cedar Office GARDEN CITY

215 S Pine St, Ste 314NEWTON

3520 Lakin Ave, Ste 107 GREAT BEND

100 S Broadway St, Ste 201 PITTSBURG

Meadowbrook Mall PITTSBURG

Ramada Hotel & Convention Center TOPEKA

Hyatt Regency Hotel WICHITA

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lifetimes and learn more about planned giving, contact KCSL

Planned Giving Officer at 316-558-8371.

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