Volunteers needed for First Book distribution in KC

Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, label, and organize over 500,000 books for distribution to public schools and programs serving children from low-income families.

Classes to inform, connect parents at upcoming Parent University in Hickman Mills

Hickman Mills families and school community will come together for the upcoming Parent University at Hickman Mills Freshman Center. Parents are welcome to come and enjoy prize drawings, dinner, and seminars to help navigate school for the modern parent.

Developing Your Child Care Business Classes Starting in September

LINC Educare will offer a FREE class on Developing Your Child Care Business starting in September.

The 12-session program, offered by the Francis Child Development Institute, helps individuals organize, manage and grow a child care business. The classes are offered in English and Spanish.

Download a flyer with dates and times.

Missouri Tax Amnesty Program begins now through November 30

Businesses and individuals with delinquent taxes before Dec. 31, 2014 are eligible to pay now through November 31 without interest or penalties with the Missouri Tax Amensty Program.

Upcoming Independence Homebuyer Education Class

Interested in buying a dream home? Upcoming Independence Homebuyers Education Class two-part seminar will help attendees to determine financial options, managing their money, and more while navigating the process of buying a home. Join us Saturday September 19.

LINC Educare End of Year Conference hosts over 200 local childcare providers

Over 200 childcare providers came together for professional development workshops and to connect with resource organizations during the LINC Educare End of Year Conference on Saturday, August 8.

Over twenty students are active with LINC Chess Camp this summer

LINC Chess Camp and LINC Chess University are keeping students and volunteers active playing chess this week at Woodland Early Learning Center in Kansas City Public Schools. New this year, LINC Chess University participants will work with LINC Chess Camp students their last day.

2015 KIDS COUNT data book published

Missouri ranks 26th in the just released 2015 KIDS COUNT national data book. Missouri showed improvement in education and health rankings but worsened on child poverty measures, children in single-parent families and children living in high-poverty areas.

Every Hero Has A Story!

Over 1,000 children from all over Kansas City came to the Sprint Center for a summer reading celebration.

New computer lab connects residents to online resources closer to home

A new computer lab opening in Chouteau Courts aims to connect residents to online job opportunities, homework help, and more in addition to developing computer skills and job readiness. The computer lab is a result of a partnership between the local Google Fiber office, the Housing Athority of Kansas CIty, and local churches.

Increase in LINC Chess participation continues into summer

Students continue to play chess into the summer. Seventeen elementary schools in Kansas City Public Schools are open with LINC Summer Schools students playing and learning chess. LINC Chess camp will once again be offered this summer at Woodland Early Learning Center July 27-July 31.

Summer learning engages K.C.P.S. students with fun, educational opportunities

Elementary schools in Kansas City Public Schools are open and active this summer. Students engage with summer learning with field trips, crafts, reading, and more. LINC Summer School runs now through Friday, July 10.

Fort Family Fun Day 2015 to prepare Fort Osage families for new school year

Fort Osage families and residents are invited to celebrate the summer, the community, and prepare for the 2015-2016 school year with Fort Family Fun Day 2015. Come out to connect with fellow residents and enjoy free food and carnival games.

LINC Summer School begins in Kansas City Public Schools

Students, teachers, LINC staff, and AmeriCorps VISTAs, are active learning and growing with summer school which began Monday, June 1. LINC staff is working with AmeriCorps and Kansas City Public Schools to provide quality learning this summer to keep students active.

Jackson-Clay Spelling Bee winner to compete at national bee this week

Sophia Hoffman, sixth grader at Highland Park Elementary in Lee's Summit, is competing this week at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. Tune into ESPN3 to watch Hoffman compete against hundreds of spellers from around the country.

AmeriCorps VISTA working with LINC Summer School program

Over 30 AmeriCorps VISTAs are preparing to work with several Kansas City area non-profits during an expanded summer school effort in the Kansas City Public School district.

About 20 of the VISTAs will be working in the LINC six-week summer school program which starts June 1.

Two longtime LINC site coordinators retire

Two long-time LINC Caring Communities site coordinators – Janis Bankston and Erma Wright – are retiring.

Both were recognized by LINC founder Bert Berkley at the May 2015 LINC Commission meeting.

KC dads read to kids - Post your photos

Barbershops: another place where Kansas City is working to gets adults reading to children and books in kids' hands. Turn the Page KC, the Kansas City Public Library and LINC are cooperating to get men to reach out to kids by making free books available at several urban barbershops.

LINC Chess programs keep students, adults playing in the summer

LINC Chess is once again hosting programs this summer with LINC Chess Camp and LINC Chess University at Woodland Early Learning Center in Kansas City Public Schools. From 8 a.m. to noon starting Monday, July 27-Friday, July 31 students can improve their chess game with LINC Chess instructors during LINC Chess. Adults can sign up for LINC Chess University to become a certified LINC Chess instructor.

Pitcher students in K.C.P.S. to hold art show in Crossroads

Third-six grade Pitcher Elementary students will showcase their artwork created this semester during the June First Fridays event on June 5 in the Crossroads Arts District. From 6-9 p.m., student work will be displayed along with hip-hop group performances, a kid's creation station for arts&crafts, hamburgers, hotdogs, and much more.