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‘I AM somebody!’ See how LINC’s summer camp at Morning Star uplifts children

Morning hype get-up-and-dance sessions, math and science that was real and fun, lively and personal writing, a trip to Science City in Union Station and daily motivational spirit all made the month-long camp special.

‘A weight off my shoulders’; KC mother touched by tragedy starts anew with help from LINC

“It felt like regardless how hard I worked I took two steps forward, then three steps back. I’m glad I gave LINC a chance.”

LINC Commission to meet July 21

There will be a meeting of the LINC Commission, Tuesday, July 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the LINC offices, 2301 McGee St., Kansas City, Mo.

Nail guns, circuits and welders — LINC and MCC-Penn Valley put girls on the job

LINC and MCC-Penn Valley want to expand their technical skills camps so more girls can “boldly go in, and leave with confidence.”

Monument to Freedom, Justice and Courage honors LINC’s Janet Miles-Bartee and Cokethea Hill-Woodard

Janet Miles-Bartee and Dr. Cokethea Hill-Woodard join the names of those who carry on the legacy of Leon Jordan.

More tools for the toolbox: See what LINC is bringing home from Community Schools conference in Long Beach

LINC may be pioneers leading the national growth of community schools, but there’s always more to learn

‘Listen to us’: Foster youth speak courage, truth at LINC Commission meeting with Children’s Division director

‘I appreciate you being brave and sharing from your hearts,’ said Missouri Children’s Division Director Sara Smith.

KIDS COUNT 2026 report reveals progress and problems for Missouri kids

By Chrystal Blair – Producer, Public News Service Missouri children are faring well overall, but the latest Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation points to some areas of concern. Missouri earned a score of 567 out of 1,000, topping the national average and ranking 28th in the nation. Tracy Greever-Rice, Missouri Kids Count program director […]

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