Building Successful Families, Children, and Youth Ballard Community ServicesThe Ballard Center, Penn House and Brookcreek Learning Center make up the Ballard Community Services. Services provided are: an affordable, high quality early education program for children infants to age six, emergency food programs, rent and utility assistance, a women's professional clothing assistance program and medical prescription assistance. Services are provided through the Ballard Center, Penn House and Brookcreek locations. BCS also provides services to the community through the Emergency Service Council. Dianne Ensminger, P.O. Box 7, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Big Brothers/Big SistersThe worldwide leader in youth mentoring programs, Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children ages 5 through 17 with carefully screened adult volunteers. Through a variety of community and site-based programs, volunteers spend from one to two hours per week with a Little Brother or Little Sister to develop a mutually rewarding, life transforming friendship. Keith Wood, P.O. Box 442291, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Boy Scouts of AmericaScouting is a youth development program which helps to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime. Our goal is to help young people achieve their full potential. Programs include Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Venturing (high school co-ed youth) and Learning for Life (in-school program). John Kuehn, 10210 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Boys and Girls Club of LawrenceLawrence Boys & Girls Club provides a safe and affordable place to spend after school and summer hours. These programs benefit the entire community by reducing juvenile crime, enabling parents to work outside the home knowing their children are in a safe, affordable environment and helping children reach their full potential. Boys & Girls Club focuses on 5 core areas; character & leadership, education & career, health & life skills, sports, fitness & recreation and the arts. Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence serves the community in eight different locations: Boys & Girls Club of Cordley, Deerfield, Langston Hughes, Main Site, New York, Pinckney, West Jr. High and Woodlawn. Janet Murphy, P.O. Box 748, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Douglas County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)Douglas County CASA helps abused and neglected children find safe, permanent, and loving homes. By serving as mentors and advocating in the court system for the best interests of these vulnerable children, CASA volunteers help break the cycle of abuse and neglect. Thanks to CASA, these infants, children and teens receive individual attention and spend less time in foster care, providing a better chance for a safe and hopeful future. Diana Frederick, 1100 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Douglas County Child Development AssociationProvides services to children and families: child care tuition scholarships, resources for families and early educators, and sponsorship of the Child and Adult Care Food Program. Anna Jenny, 935 Iowa Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044-1836 Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri A unique girl-only place where girls find courage by exploring new adventures; confidence by discovering their abilities; and character by shaping their values -- making the world a better place.. Andrea Parker, 8383 Blue Parkway Drive, Kansas City, MO 64133 Success By 6 CoalitionThe mission of Success By 6 Coalition of Douglas County is to ensure that all Douglas County families of children under 6 have what they need to successfully parent their young children, thereby fostering positive parent-child relationships and preparing children for success in school and in life. Success By 6 is one of 7 original Smart Start Kansas Community Coalitions. Projects include an interagency Family Resource Team that conducts home visits to families with young children, scholarships and grants and special education and early childhood mental health consulting services to improve the quality, availability and affordability of early learning opportunities. Rich Minder, 2518 Ridge Court, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Van Go, Inc.An arts-based social service agency that provides after-school and summer programs for at-risk Douglas County youth ages 14 through 21. JAMS, VanGo’s year-round employment program, hires teens to create art that is sold in the community. Economic opportunities for disadvantaged youth are provided through success-building art projects where “real world” job and life skills are taught. Lynne Green, P.O. Box 153, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Creating a Healthier CommunityThis focus area provides access to quality healthcare, supports persons with chronic illnesses and disaster preparedness training. Partner agencies that fall into this category are listed below:
American Red CrossA multi-service agency that provides disaster preparedness training and relief to victims of disaster, delivers emergency communications to the military on behalf of their families, CPR, first aid, swimming lessons, lifeguard training for the citizens of Douglas County. Hosts six community blood drives annually and two week-long drives at the University of Kansas. Jane Blocher, Director, 2518 Ridge Court, #205, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Douglas County AIDS ProjectA community-based organization that provides services, directly or with other organizations, to people infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. Also provides educational information and presentations to the community and free HIV testing. Elana Ivanov, 2518 Ridge Court, Room 101, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Douglas County Dental ClinicThe Douglas County Dental Clinic provides quality, comprehensive dental care to underserved and uninsured individuals, with a special focus on those with limited financial means and children with Medicaid and HealthWave benefits. Treatment includes emergency, preventative and restorative care. Fees for the uninsured are greatly reduced and based on a sliding scale. Julie Branstrom, 316 Maine Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Douglas County Visiting Nurses, Rehabilitation and Hospice CareNurses, therapists, social workers and aides provide care to frail, ill or disabled persons to enable them to remain independent in their own homes. VNA also provides CareLink, an emergency response system. The Hospice Care Cottage is now open to allow patients to receive hospice services at end of life in a home like setting. Judy Bellome, 200 Maine, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 GaDuGi SafeCenterConfidential/anonymous 24/7 comprehensive crisis advocacy services; community, school awareness and prevention education programs, and professional trainings regarding sexual violence. To speak to an advocate, contact Headquarters Counseling Center at 841-2345. Sarah Jane Russell, 2518 Ridge Court #202, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 Headquarters Counseling CenterCaring, trained volunteers and paid staff improve the emotional well-being and safety of adults and children through readily available counseling, education, and information services. Free, confidential, available 24 hours. Phone A Friend for children 865-2600 or from Baldwin City Toll Free (888) 211-5333. Children's safety programs - Internet Safety, Talking to Strangers, Home Alone Safety, Teen Suicide Prevention, Assistance to groups after a traumatic event. Additional educational and support groups.. Marcia Epstein, 211 E 8th Street, Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Health Care Access ClinicFacilitates access and provides health care and medication assistance services for Douglas County residents with limited financial means who are not covered by private or governmental insurance programs by way of a staffed medical clinic, over 160 volunteer health professionals and collaborating agencies. Enhanced services include women's health, wellness counseling and expanded appointment availability. Nikki King, 1920 Moodie Road, Lawrence, Kansas 66046 The Willow Domestic Violence Center.SHELTER. HELP. HOPE. Safe and confidential services to survivors of domestic violence. Services include: safe shelter, 24 hour crisis line, peer counseling, advocacy, support and referrals. Sara Terwelp, P.O. Box 633, Lawrence, Kansas 66044
Fostering Self-SufficiencyThis focus area supports efforts to create more self-sufficient adults and families, and helps seniors live independently.
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