Potential 2020 Census Undercount Could Affect Child Wellbeing in Missouri

While the state has made gains, the questions around the upcoming 2020 Census may put Missouri at risk for future federal funding.

Video: LINC sends 13 staff to Community Schools National Forum

The Coalition for Community Schools held the 2018 National Forum in Baltimore, Maryland on May 2-4. LINC has been a long time partner with the Coalition beginning by hosting the first national forum in Kansas City. This year's forum hosted over 1,900 people from around the nation.

Garfield students share their musical talents

Garfield Elementary students shared their growing musical talents at an end of the year concert held May 16 at the Kansas City Public School elementary school.

The students have been taught basic music skills by the Harmony Project KC located nearby at the Northeast Community Center.

This has been a partnership between the LINC Caring Communities initiative at the school the the well-regarded music education program modeled on a successful model developed in Los Angeles.

2018 Child Advocacy Day Video

LINC and many other FACT Community Partnerships participated in the 2018 Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, Mo.

LINC CFO/COO Robin Gierer to retire

After decades of service Robin Gierer, COO and CFO of the Local Investment Commission, has announced his retirement.

Children's Mercy identifies food insecurity as a significant health need

Food insecurity is still a widespread issue in Kansas City. Margo Quiriconi, Director of Community Health Initiatives for Children’s Mercy Kansas City, spoke at the April 16, 2018 LINC Commission meeting. She discussed issues that have been identified by the community as priority and significant health needs in their latest guide The State of Children’s Health.

Area festival LitUp celebrates young authors and artists

The 2018 LitUp Festival will be held on May 12th at the North Independence Branch of the Mid-Continent Public Library in Independence, Missouri. It will be an all-day event that features nationally known authors and illustrators and includes panel discussions, writing and illustrating clinics, a writing contest, a poetry slam, music and food trucks!

LINC Commission Meeting, Monday, April 16, 2018

The LINC Commission will meet Monday, April 16, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

The main focus of the meeting will be a discussion of opioids in Missouri featuring Todd Hixson, US Drug Enforcement Administration, and Kimberly Sprenger, Dept. Health & Senior Services

The public is invited. Download the meeting booklet.

The wellbeing of Missouri's Children is improving, depending on where they live

Missouri’s Family and Community Trust (FACT) has released the 2018 Missouri KIDS COUNT Data Book, intended to identify the needs of children and families throughout the state. The book is available at mokidscount.org.

Missouri KIDS COUNT uses outcome measures and contextual indicators to rank Missouri counties. Counties then use that information to find and address needs in their communities.

Eight LINC Schools will join the 2nd Annual Kazoo Marching Band this Saturday

LINC students from eight different schools will march in the Kazoo Marching Band as part of the 2018 Brookside 38th Annual St. Patrick's Warm-Up Parade this Saturday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m.LINC programs from the Kansas City Public schools that are participating are: Banneker, King, Hartman, Holliday, Border Star, Hale Cook, Troost and ACE Lower Campus.

LINC Site Coordinators recognized by Missouri AfterSchool Network

LINC Site Coordinators Danielle Small and Matt Uppman were recognized as Staffers of the Month by the Missouri AfterSchool Network. The recognition will be given at the Afterschool Celebration Conference on March 2nd and 3rd at Tan-Tar-A Resort, Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri.

LINC Commission Meeting, Monday, Feb. 26th

The LINC Commission will meet Monday, Feb. 26, 4-6 p.m., at the Kauffman Foundation, 4801 Rockhill Rd., Kansas City, Mo.

The main focus of the meeting will be a followup discussion on student mobility and evictions along with a discussion about school safety.

The public is invited. Download the meeting booklet.

Pastors in the Pool to Make a Big Splash

Pastors in the Pool is a six-week program to teach urban core church leaders how to swim, water basics and water safety. The hope is for the pastors to have conversations regarding water safety and awareness in their communities to help make Kansas City residents safer in and around water.

Hickman Mills announces Family Summit on March 10

Join LINC and the Hickman Mills School District for a Family Summit on Saturday, March 10 at 9:45 am. Free child care and activities for kids will be provided by LINC. The event will also provide free food, prizes, games and much more.

School and community celebrate Dominic's Day at Ingels

On Friday, January 26, students, family and community members came together to celebrate the life of Dominic with a balloon release and recognition of the day going forward as Dominic's Day.

FAST highlights family engagement partnership between LINC and Mo. Division of Youth Services

The Missouri Department of Youth Services was recently highlighted by Families and Schools Together (FAST) for its focus on family and community engagement within its treatment paradigm for youth in the state juvenile justice system.

Student Mobility in the Kansas City Area

In 2015, researchers with the Kansas City Area Education Research Consortium completed a significant local study on student mobility.

LINC adds Grandview Middle as new Caring Communities site

LINC expanded its Caring Communities initiative to Grandview Middle School in January.

Expansion to the middle school has been a long-time goal for the Grandview School District and LINC.

Kansas City Black History 2018

LINC along with its partners the Kansas City Public Library and the Black Archives of Mid-America is again pleased to produce and share its annual Black History educational poster set and booklets.

LINC in Photos 2017

LINC in Photos 2017 is a montage of images which visually share our impact and presence in the community during the year. We remain excited and committed to the work and the opportunities we have to serve the community. We wish you all the best for the holidays and the year ahead. Happy holidays!