Preschool Promotions, Open House & Birthday Party!
Don’t miss this WHOLE FAMILY event ALL Head Start preschool families are invited to!
CLICK TO VIEW THE FLYER BELOW.
Questions? Ask your child’s teacher. See you there!
2024 Head Start & Early Head Start Report to the Public
The general public, families in services and employees are invited to view this report which covers the 2023-2024 school year and includes:
- Pertinent numbers associated with early childhood programs
- Family engagement activities
- Program highlights and school-readiness efforts
- Federal review & audit results
- Program revenue and expenses
Click HERE and take a look!
Futures Unlimited named finalist in 2024 Best of Sumner County
For the second consecutive year, Futures Unlimited, Inc. has been recognized as a finalist in the Wellington Daily News’ 2024 Best of Sumner County Non-Profit Organization/Charity category.
“Our roots are deep in this community,” remarks President/CEO Christa Jones. “The trust and confidence placed in us is something we take seriously. Being selected as a finalist is an honor, and it’s a privilege to serve our community in this capacity.”
We extend our gratitude to everyone who voted for us and supported our mission. Together, we make a lasting impact in Sumner County.
LIEAP Application: Need Help?
DCF is accepting applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program beginning
Nov. 18, 2024. Click “View PDF” below and locate page 2 to find a local event happening in your area for help filling out your LIEAP application. Applications must be received by 5 p.m. on March 31, 2025.
Go to www.dcf.ks.gov to learn more or apply online.
Pre-K Slots Still Available at Kennedy Elementary School
Will your child be 3 years old by August 31, 2024? Half-day, M-F slots are available at Kennedy Elementary School for the 2024-2025 school year.
HOW?
Go to www.futures-unlimited.org/APPLY1 to complete a short application.
WHO?
Parents can apply if they answer yes to ANY of the following about their preschool-age child:
- Child qualifies for free meals under the National School Lunch Program
- A concern with speech or requires speech therapy
- Single-parent home
- Concerns with child’s social skills or emotional development
- Family might be dealing with poverty, DCF referral, has limited English proficiency, teen parent, either parent lacks a high school diploma or GED
- Lower than expected developmental progress with a child’s cognitive or physical development or adaptive behavior/self-help skills
- Experiencing homelessness
- Diagnosed developmental disability
- Qualifying migrant status
- Foster children
- Receiving SNAP
- TANF or SSI eligible
WHAT?
As Sumner County’s premiere preschool program, Futures Unlimited, Inc. is thrilled to continue its goal of effectively readying Sumner County’s young ones for kindergarten at no cost. At Futures, it’s actually a whole-family effort!
Highlights of Pre-K at Kennedy include:
- Focus on school readiness
- Excellent curriculum
- Social/emotional focus
- Family involvement
- Daily routines
- Purposeful math
- Hands-on science
If your child is not old enough yet for preschool, but you can answer some of the bullet points above, consider applying for Early Head Start services, which come alongside families to strengthen their family unit and offer resources and fun for the whole family. Simply complete the application found at www.futures-unlimited.org/APPLY.
WHEN?
Preschool slots are limited, but enrollment will be open until mid-September.
QUESTIONS?
Contact Cindy Bauer at cindyb@futures-unlimited.org or 316.369.0256 or visit www.futures-unlimited.org/INFO.
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Futures Unlimited, Inc. is Sumner County’s premier early childhood program offering preschool, Early Head Start, Head Start, special education and pre-k services for prenatal families and children up to age 5 who qualify. Research-based curriculum ties all program activities to cognitive outcomes. Full-day and half-day preschool options are available. School readiness checkpoints ensure your child is making progress toward their next educational step. Programs involve and benefit the whole family. Futures helps families thrive!