Child Care Aware of Kansas

No judgment, just help.

1-800-CHILDREN is a no-cost, confidential parenting support line and resource directory for families, caregivers, and professionals across Kansas, powered by Kansas Children's Service League.

📞 1-800-CHILDREN
💻 1800childrenks.org

Las familias son muy diversas, ¡y estamos aquí para todas ellas! 💙

Ya seas padre o madre, abuelo o abuela, tutor, padre o madre de acogida o cuidador, Child Care Aware of Kansas puede ayudarte a encontrar una opción de cuidado infantil que se adapte a las necesidades de tufamilia.

¡Encontremos la opción de cuidado infantil ideal para tu familia! 😊

We were proud to have our Interim Executive Director, Kami Cohorst, and our Director of Family Connections & Community Impact, Amanda Poyser, represent Child Care Aware of Kansas at the Mid-America Regional Council's Regional Leadership Awards! 👏

This was an inspiring event celebrating leaders and organizations making a difference across the region while connecting with fellow community and regional partners. Congratulations to all of this year's award recipients! We're grateful for the opportunity to celebrate your impact and continue building relationships that strengthen communities for children and families. 💙

🌻 August 14 is Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Kansas Day!

We're CELEBRATING the THOUSANDS of Kansas children currently receiving books! 🥳

🎉 You can celebrate Dolly's vision and nurture a love of reading in all Kansas kids by doing any of the following:

📚 Read with a child.
📌 Share this message so that more families learn about the program.
📱 Talk to a friend, family member, or neighbor with a child under five who might not yet be enrolled.
🌳 Visit a Story Adventure trail. Embark on an outdoor journey through the magic of storytelling at four state parks in Kansas: Clinton, El Dorado, Milford, and Wilson. Details: kschildrenscabinet.gov/imaginationlibrary/parent-resources/story-adventures
💻 Visit the of Kansas webpage to get involved: kschildrenscabinet.gov/imaginationlibrary

Child Care Aware of Kansas invites you to participate in one of our Community Connection & Feedback Forum! These forums are an opportunity for community members and stakeholders to share feedback about local child care strengths, challenges, and opportunities. Your input will help shape future efforts to support children, families, and providers in our region.

✅ Complimentary supper provided
✅ Gift card for all participants
✅ No special expertise needed

Sessions:
Aug. 26, 4-6 pm, City Limits Convention Center, 2227 S Range, Colby
Sept. 10, 12-2 PM The Refinery, 937 Amy St, Garden City
Sept. 1, 4-6 pm, Chet’s Place (Inside Waudby’s), 719 N Main St, Russell

Please RSVP using the link below!
https://form.jotform.com/262114739165155

Every response helps make a difference. 🌟

The Child Care Provider Satisfaction Survey helps us learn how we can better support child care providers across Kansas. Your feedback helps inform future programs, resources, and services.

Take the survey today and help shape the future of child care in Kansas! 🌻💙

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PSS26-27Provider

Check out the Child Care Aware of Kansas team in action! 💫

Jamie Shaw (Quality Improvement Coach) recently facilitated two trainings at a recent community event hosted by the Northwest Kansas Economic Innovation Center. She led the conversation for Basic Child Development and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect. Jamie's dedication to expanding resources into Kansas communities is something we deeply appreciate and love sharing!

Thanks, Jamie! 👏🎉

🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨

Child Care Aware of Kansas' website has got a new look! We've designed it to be easy to navigate, so that you can find what you need faster, understand it even better than before, and get the support you're seeking sooner.

Visit ks.childcareaware.org to check it out! 💫