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Category Youth Development
MAY 20, 2024
Thanks to Kansas City Credit Union for Supporting YMCA Youth
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City has teamed up with Kansas City Royals infielder Nicky Lopez and Kansas City Credit Union to launch Catch Success – a...
MAY 20, 2024
Free Before and After School and Full-Day Programs
Relief is here for families. Families can now enroll in Y Club Academy before and after school programs and full-day Y...
MAY 20, 2024
Collaboration Addresses Needs for Child Care and Virtual Learning Support
One way the Y has responded to meet community needs during the pandemic is by launching an innovative virtual learning...
APRIL 5, 2024
Child Abuse Prevention Month | Listening and Responding to Children
Throughout our Child Abuse Prevention Month blogs, we’ve addressed the importance of recognizing red flags and boundary violations, and how...
APRIL 1, 2024
YMCA of Greater Kansas City Kicks Off Summer with Annual Healthy Kids Day
The YMCA of Greater Kansas City is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 29, 2023, encouraging...
APRIL 1, 2024
Child Abuse Prevention Month | Talking with Your Children About Abuse
Many parents and caregivers find speaking to their children about abuse to be uncomfortable. Framing these conversations around other safety...
APRIL 1, 2024
Child Abuse Prevention Month | Recognizing Boundary Violations and Warning Signs
At the Y, creating safe spaces for youth to learn, grow and thrive is our top priority. Kids need a...
MARCH 5, 2024
Lorenzo Harrison Named One of NAA’s 2024 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
The National AfterSchool Association (NAA), the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals...