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Youth Mentorship, Partnership Ideas & Resources from Caring for Kids

Want to find resources, articles, and guides that help you develop effective school-community partnerships? This page has the information you need to expand your knowledge and discover new ideas. Looking for help with your projects? Join one of our lunch & learns to workshop with our team.

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We’ve gathered everything a school partner needs in one place: goal-setting guides, project ideas by category, and the tools our coaches use to help partnerships start strong. Whether you’re planning your first project or looking for a fresh idea for a school you’ve served for years, start here. Bookmark it. We add to it as our network grows, and you’ll want to see the new resources coming out regularly.

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Blog Posts and Articles

After-School Meals in Raytown Quality Schools

Graceway Church has partnered with Raytown Quality Schools to provide after-school meals to 4,000 students in the district’s elementary schools and preschools.

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Church Fundraiser Raises Money to Support Grant’s Goals

Bridge of Hope, a community partner at Grant Elementary in KCKPS, hosted its annual fundraiser recently, raising $1,000 to present to the school to…

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Fall Festivities

Fall celebrations supported many schools this year, with community partners either hosting or contributing to Trunk-or-Treats, Autumn Harvest Food Drives, or food baskets to…

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Social Worker’s Positivity Shines On

Ms. Tracye Smith, Social Worker at Indian Creek Elementary and Caring for Kids School Liaison, passed away unexpectedly shortly before school started this year….

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Career Day Meets Fun Academic Success Goal

Eastwood Hills Elementary School’s recent Career Day helped students with their academic success as “the speakers told the students what they need to be…

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Braid-A-Thon Offers Free Hair Styling, Backpacks and Supplies

Understanding the importance of children feeling prepared and looking their best before school starts, Kay Jones of Kay’s Hair House offered a fun, celebratory…

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Faith Impact Award: Pastor Darron Edwards

Pastor Darron LaMonte Edwards, Sr., Lead Pastor at United Believers Community Church, received the 2021 Faith Impact Award for not only his church’s extensive…

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Business Impact Award: Jason Schram

Meeting the needs of Center Alternative School’s staff and students since 2018, Jason Schram, Estimating & Preconstruction Manager at A.L. Huber General Contractor, is…

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Civic Impact Award: Elizabeth Griffith

Selected as the Civic Impact Award recipient, Elizabeth Griffith ensures there is city representation at all five of the Caring for Kids schools partnered…

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