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McPherson YMCA Honored by Safe Kids Kansas

Wednesday, December 6

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson Family YMCA was recognized this week by Safe Kids Kansas as recipient of the Outstanding Partnership for the Child Safety Award for a life jacket loaner station they launched this past spring.Through the program, swimmers and boaters... Read More.

Registration Open for Counting KIDS Workshops Led by Laurel Murdie

Friday, August 4

By the Kansas State Department of Education KANSAS — Registration is open for the annual Counting KIDS Workshops led by Laurel Murdie, director of the Kansas State Department of Education’s Fiscal Auditing team.Make plans to attend one of the in-person sessions conducted at 11 locations... Read More.

29th Annual Kids Ag Day: Cultivating Knowledge, Growing Futures

Tuesday, July 25

By the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce GREAT BEND, Kan. — The Ag-Business Committee of the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the upcoming 29th Annual Kids Ag Day, scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th. This highly anticipated event aims to sow the... Read More.

This Summer, Keep Kids Learning

Tuesday, July 18

By Lance Patterson, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Summer is a critical time for Reno County youth as they aim to make up for the impact of interrupted learning and developmental disruption of the past few years. Boys &... Read More.

Kansas Kids Count Data for Education Released

Wednesday, July 5

KANSAS (KNS/KCUR) - Kansas ranks 26th in the nation for education. That's according to the latest Kids Count Data Book. Missouri ranks 22nd.The annual child wellness report says about 70% of fourth graders in both Kansas and Missouri were not proficient in reading. Ryan... Read More.

Kansas Families Struggle to Find Child Care, According to Annual Kids Count Report

Wednesday, June 14

By Sam Bailey, Kansas Reflector TOPEKA, Kan. — Child care challenges have forced Kansas parents to give up or change jobs, while child care workers are paid worse than 98% of professions, according to a new report.Kansas Action for Children released information about Kansas child... Read More.

Free Meals Available to Kansas Kids Through Summer

Monday, May 29

UNDATED (KNS) — Children across Kansas can get free meals over the summer through an annual program funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Last summer, the program served 2.2 million meals at more than 500 schools, churches and other locations across the state.Cheryl... Read More.

Registration is Open for the Annual Space to Grieve Kids Kamp at The Cosmosphere

Monday, April 24

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Registration is open for Hospice & Home Care of Reno County’s Space to Grieve Kids Kamp. Children ages 6-17 who have experienced the loss of a loved one are invited to attend.The annual one-day camp will be held June 17th at... Read More.

Guardians of the Children’s Kids Day at the Hutchinson Zoo is April 22nd

Friday, April 7

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Guardians of the Children Salt City has announced its 13th annual Kids Day at the Hutchinson Zoo on Saturday, April 22nd. Weather permitting, events will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Guardians of the... Read More.

Kansas OKs Bill on Opting Kids out of LGBTQ-Themed Lessons

Friday, April 7

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas lawmakers approved a bill Thursday aimed at helping parents opt their children out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed materials, as a Democratic lawmaker whose vote was crucial to banning transgender female athletes from girls' and women's sports faced... Read More.

Get Out and Play: K-State Expert Says Outdoor Time is Learning Time for Kids

Thursday, March 2

By Pat Melgares, K-State Research and Extension News Service MANHATTAN, Kan. – Turns out, time spent outside is good not only for children’s ability to be physically active. Kansas State University child development specialist Bradford Wiles says it’s pretty valuable for their minds, as well.“There... Read More.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson Fundraising Campaign will Help Kids to Live Healthier

Friday, February 3

HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Through healthy lifestyles programming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hutchinson, kids learn how to live healthier. Through its current fundraiser, For the Health of It, BGC Hutch has set a goal of raising $10,000 to expand opportunities for students... Read More.