Critical summer: Here's how everyone can help children 'learn, grow and play'

The summer of 2022 has arrived with refreshing joy and possibilities — but also with a heavy air of fear. The hot season has long brought out the best and the worst of the fellowship that brings neighborhoods together and the violence and neglect that endangers children and families. Here’s what KC is doing about it and how you can help.

InPlay KC website helps families sort out affordable after-school, summer programs

Out-of-school-time programs are emerging from their virtual hibernation, summer programs are making ready and InPlay’s website can help parents who are eager to see their kids find more opportunities to play and learn.

New website ready for KC families caught in scramble for summer and after-school programs

Finding affordable local summer and after-school programs can be a frantic scramble for Kansas City families. A new non-profit site — InPlay — has launched in KC to make that search easier. The Kauffman Foundation-funded site is open for business and seeking listings.