Futures First

Strong communities are built through strong partnerships. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to The Church of the Resurrection for investing in children and families across our community.

This investment will strengthen child care across our community by helping new providers open high-quality programs and giving educators the support they need to help children thrive.

We're grateful for partners who believe in the power of early childhood and the lasting impact of investing in young lives.

Play. Connect. Grow together. 🩵

Our Connection Camp helps families build stronger relationships with young children through guided play, shared experiences, and practical tools you can use every day.

Join us for fun, connection, and meaningful moments that support your child’s growth and emotional well-being.

📍 Jackson & Clay County sessions available
🗓️ Register today: https://bit.ly/4or4Bev

Congratulations, Hannah and Ariana! 🎓

We're proud to celebrate two Project Eagle Educare teachers who recently graduated from KCKCC with their Associate's Degrees in Early Childhood Education.

Their achievement reflects dedication, perseverance, and a commitment to helping young children thrive. Through scholarship support from Futures First, they continued investing in their growth while making a difference for children and families every day.

Congratulations, grads! Your hard work is helping build stronger classrooms, stronger relationships, and stronger futures for children. 🩵

Are you looking for child care in Kansas? Contact Child Care Aware of Kansas for a list of licensed child care providers in your Kansas county!

A strong future starts with strong investments in children.

In a recent Kansas City Star op-ed, Futures First President & CEO Paula Neth shares why child care and early childhood education are essential infrastructure for families, communities, and our economy.

When families have access to quality care and support, children thrive. And when children thrive, so does Kansas City.

Read the full piece:

We barely invest in Kansas City kids. That’s no path to a strong future | Opinion Spending on children from birth to age 3 is just 1.59% of the federal budget. Congress must shift its priorities. | Opinion