DCCCA’s First Step at Lake View in Lawrence will soon receive childcare assistance from Positive Bright Start. The collaboration for childcare services will begin on Monday, February 1. Positive Bright Start integrates early childhood education with an emphasis on developing social-emotional skills and early childhood therapeutic services. “Positive Bright Start […]
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DCCCA, Children’s Mercy partner for parenting training
DCCCA, Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Engage Douglas County will host a virtual training for parents and caregivers to help prevent tragedies from happening within our homes. Prepped and Ready: Parenting into the Teen Years prepares caregivers for the transition into parenting teenagers and address issues before they become problematic. […]
DCCCA receives grant for Douglas County Recovery Today Project
DCCCA is the recipient of a $9,000 grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation to provide support for the Douglas County Recovery Today Project. This project will offer limited financial support for DCCCA treatment clients to remove barriers that might otherwise prevent them from obtaining safe housing, employment and transportation. […]
Sponsor a child for Back to School
DCCCA serves more than 500 school-age children who are in foster care or are at risk of being removed from their homes. We need your help! Through your generosity, you will make a difference in the lives of Kansas kids. Examples of what your gift will purchase:$25 – Backpack$50 – […]
Kansas Youth Community Change Conference (KYC3) transitions to virtual format
After careful consideration DCCCA has announced that next month’s Kansas Youth Community Change Conference (KYC3) is being moved to a virtual learning experience. “We want to provide students with a memorable conference, while also being mindful of our current public health situation,” DCCCA CEO Lori Alvarado said. “Moving to a […]