Wins for Kansas: Futures Unlimited
We’re thrilled to share that Futures Unlimited was featured on KAKE-TV’s Wins for Kansas, highlighting our preschool program and the grant we received to honor our beloved late teacher, Lori Gragert, whom we lost suddenly last November.
This special grant provided funds to create “Lori’s Library,” a tribute space in Lori’s honor, where preschoolers can curl up with new and exciting books to support ongoing early education activities, ensuring Lori’s passion for literacy continues to inspire young minds every day.
Lori poured her heart into teaching preschoolers—sparking curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child who walked through her doors. This grant lets us carry her legacy forward while expanding quality education for young learners in our community.
Watch the full feature HERE to see how Lori’s memory lives on, and thank you for helping us keep her spirit smiling in our Kennedy classroom.
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.
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!
