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Program Administration Support is designed to help improve the quality of your business practices.

Kids with cavities miss school and have missed opportunities. Pain and infection from untreated cavities can lead to problems with eating, speaking, and

Our child care health consultants are ready to help you tackle your child care start-up

All Kansas businesses can apply to receive a state income tax credit for providing child care for employees or helping employees pay for other child

Advocacy is not one-size-fits all. You can use your talents and your experience to make a

Find a listing of key tax breaks and credits that families and/or child care providers may be able to take advantage

Maintaining a healthy weight has positive effects on all of our body systems and sets an excellent example for those around

Child care providers have a unique opportunity to play a critical role in preventing and early identification of birth defects.

Whether your community is already engaged in capacity building efforts, or still needs to form a coalition, the Go Team coordinator will connect

We are witnessing a sea change in early childhood, with providers and systems leaders embracing more holistic approaches to improving the health, learning, and well-being of our youngest children and their

Disease mitigation strategies are some of the most important things providers can do to help keep illness at

There is a growing body of research indicating that — when families are actively engaged in their child’s learning — children experience positive, lifelong

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) recently increased the initial eligibility income to 250% of the federal poverty level, which is much higher than many people realize.

La próxima ves cuando te encuentres tu mismo deseando que alguien este en tu esquina, recuerda que 1-800-CHILDREN existe por esa razón.

Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) trabaja para prevenir neglijencia y abuso de la infancia, ofrecer soporte para familias, preparar los niños para la escuela, y ofrecer educacion para padres y comunidades a lo largo de el estado de

We must continue educating lawmakers about the real challenges that parents in this state are facing. When we help families overcome those challenges, more kids will be fed and cared for in loving, nurturing environments.

It can be hard to know exactly when to exclude a child for illness, especially when it comes to runny noses and

The next time you find yourself wishing there was someone in your corner, remember that 1-800-CHILDREN exists for that very reason. Go ahead, give us a

These services are designed to help children and parents develop the skills necessary to be successful in their homes, schools, and

The Administration for Children and Families released new data showing that child care stabilization funds provided in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) have served more than 200,000 child care providers, impacting as many as 9.5 million

Since Head Start’s inception in 1965, the program has taken a holistic approach to working with the nation’s youngest children and their families.

With the rising costs of food and other essentials, it’s more important than ever for providers to inform families about opportunities to reduce their child care tuition.

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the

You can create a policy for your program that protects children from smoke exposure and ensures that staff do not model tobacco use in front of the children.

Sleeping can be a high-risk activity, especially for children under the age of one year – even more so if careful attention is not paid to the sleeping environment.

Daily routines with your child can be valuable opportunities for them to learn a new skill or healthy habit.

Our consultants provide coaching, consulting, technical assistance, mentoring, and

If you wish to strengthen your cashflow in a more permanent ongoing way, consider using these

Did you know that children in child care receive an average 40% of their daily calories while in the child care

There’s been new interest in and financial support for maintaining and increasing the number of child care programs in our state. But we can’t just increase child care slots. The ultimate goal is for all programs to provide high-quality care to

What could be better than riding a bicycle on a beautiful, sunny day? Besides being a whole lot of fun, biking is great exercise and reduces stress. Plus, you can do it together as a