In Kansas, we are working to streamline the system of early childhood to efficiently prioritize child and family well-being across a range of programs and services. This comprehensive report highlights the areas of greatest need for the early childhood ecosystem,...
Kansas Children's Cabinet Annual Report 2023 Whether responding to the developmental importance of the early years, the economic case for early childhood investment, or concerns of inequity in child care access, we continue to double down on our dedication to remain...
Kansas Children's Cabinet Annual Report 2022 Whether responding to the developmental importance of the early years, the economic case for early childhood investment, or concerns of inequity in child care access, we continue to double down on our dedication to remain...
2021 Update The Kansas early childhood care and education system is entering year three of our All In For Kansas Kids Strategic Plan implementation. Understanding the current needs of both our system and our youngest Kansans and their families is a driving force in...
Kansas Children's Cabinet Annual Report 2021 After an enormously challenging 2020 for children and families across the state, 2021 has brought a stronger sense of possibility, hope, and resilience. This year’s annual report from the Kansas Children’s Cabinet is...
2020 Update The first year implementing the All In For Kansas Kids Strategic Plan began in April of 2020, coinciding with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This public health crisis has significantly impacted Kansas children and families, the early childhood care...
Our Brighter Future Starts Now With the needs of our youngest Kansans fresh in our minds, we mapped our state’s future direction for early childhood. We are taking what we’ve learned from the 2019 Needs Assessment and turning it into action.
Children's Cabinet Annual Report 2020 During a time like no other, we are proud to share this report of our work on behalf of Kansas children and families. We offer details on progress across the early childhood care and education system for each of the seven goals in...
Annual Investment Impact Report (aiir) Results from the Children's Initiatives Fund (CIF) accountability and review process are presented in the aiir, along with the story of how Cabinet work reaches our most vulnerable Kansas children. CIF accountability process...
Kansas Prevention Investments Annual Report (KPI-AR) The Cabinet is the designated lead agency in Kansas for services of the federal program known as CBCAP (Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention). The KPI-AR details the work of CBCAP fund recipients, and demonstrates...
TOP Early Learning Centers The TOP Early Learning Centers Longitudinal Study Investigating the Process of Planning and Implementing an Effective Early Childhood Evaluation was prepared by the University of Kansas Center for Public Partnerships and Research for the...