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Last year, Lori Hernandez was ready

to take a risk. The single mother

oof a pre-teen girl, she was facing

multiple challenges and felt like the steps

she had taken to get her life on track

were not working. She was frustrated

and fed-up. But, mostly she was

concerned about her daughter; afraid

of what might happen if she didn’t do

something soon.

So when Lori – who readily admits to

a life-long difficulty with trust and asking

others for help – walked into KCSL’s

Family Resource Center (FRC) it was truly

a frightening, yet courageous, act. At the

time she didn’t expect much, because she

had been down this road before. But, to

her surprise, things worked differently this

time and she walked away with much

more than she expected.

Getting StartedLori was referred to FRC’s case

management program and began

working with case manager Bonni

Goodwin. Together they quickly

determined to focus their work on three

priority areas: medication management,

organization skills, and parenting. For Lori,

the parenting was the most urgent issue.

“I didn’t know how to be a parent,”

said Lori, “and Deonisia didn’t see me

as a parent.” The family had tried

mediation to address her daughter’s

disobedience and talking-back, but

this approach wasn’t working for them.

Goodwin suggested a parenting class.

While skeptical, Lori enrolled.

Simultaneously, Lori worked with

Goodwin to address her other concerns.

Sedgwick County is now one of 16 Kansas counties offering

Healthy Families. Parents and their young children in the

area now have access to the program, which is offered

by the Kansas Children’s Service League and designed to help

expectant and new parents get their children off to a healthy start.

Families participate voluntarily in the program and receive

home-based parenting instruction and referrals from trained staff.

The program works with families overburdened by stressors such

as unemployment, substance abuse, single and teenage

parenthood and limited parenting skills. Healthy Families is a

program of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA) of which KCSL

is the Kansas state chapter.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to bring the Healthy

Families program to Sedgwick County,” said Janet Schalansky,

KCSL’s President and CEO. “Numerous studies show that

intensive home visitation programs – like Healthy Families –

Healthy Families continues on page 4

Case Management story continues on page 5Lori Hernandez and her daughter Deonisia.

Healthy Families Expands to Wichita

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Abilene 710 S. Buckeye ................ (785) 253-4011

Cimarron 315 N. 2nd .................... (620) 855-3889

Deerfield 203 E. 6th ...................... (620) 426-2180

Emporia402 Commercial, Suite 123...........(620) 340-0408

Garden City 705 Ballinger ............. (620) 276-32321517 Fulton Terrace ....................... (620) 805-6454

Great Bend 1305 Patton Rd. ........ (620) 770-9462

Hays 2300 E. 13th, P.O. Box1866 ... (785) 625-2244

Hugoton 304 E. 6th ....................... (620) 544-7016

Hutchinson400 W. 2nd St., Suite D .................. (620) 664-5000

Kansas City 7831 Parallel Pkwy. .... (913) 371-2220

Leavenworth 801 N. Broadway .... (913) 651-1000

Lenexa 15717 College Blvd. ......... (913) 621-2016

Kingman 208 W.B. ........................ (620) 532-1871

Lawrence 200 Maine St., Suite B. (785) 843-0721

Leoti P.O. Box 14 ........................... (620) 375-4933

Liberal 1200 W. 11th ..................... (620) 624-9220

Manhattan 317 Houston, Suite A ..................... (785) 539-3193

Pittsburg 824 E. 4th, Suite 1 ......... (620) 232-1031

Pratt 401 S. Hamilton. ................... (620) 672-3994

Satanta 800 Tecuensch................. (620) 649-2754

Stafford 318 E. Broadway ............. (620) 234-6180

Topeka 3545 SW 5th .................................. (785) 274-3100Family Resource Center3565 SW 6th .................................. (785) 357-4763

Ulysses 921 N. College ................. (620) 356-4180

Wichita 1365 N. Custer ................. (316) 942-4261700 S. Hydraulic ............................. (316) 660-5369

LOCATIONS

GARDEN CITYSue AthaBeverly CataneseMyrna PowellLisa Taylor, 1st Vice Chair*

HAYSMarilyn Wood, Secretary*

INDEPENDENCEJennifer Schmidt

INMANLisa M. Ward

KANSAS CITY METROAdam Anderson, Treasurer* Steve KornspanMarc WilsonJohn P. Winne

LAWRENCEAdam FiedlerNoelle Fox*

MANHATTANDr. Rudy Haun*

NORTONKaren L. Griffiths, Chair*

SUBLETTEJudge Tommy Webb, 2nd Vice Chair*

TOPEKAAline BarrettTom KrebsJim OgleMary PetersonLinda SteinkeJoan TemperoMarilyn Ward, Ex-Officio*Max Wilson*

WICHITABrad Heyen*Mark MeierRobert L. Thompson

PRESIDENT/CEOJanet Schalansky

*Denotes Executive Committee Member

2009-2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

A s I write this,

the world is

responding to the

tragic earthquake that hit

Haiti in early January. As

news reports and first-hand

accounts begin to pour in, it

is apparent that the survivors

of this horrific event need the

simplest things – food, water,

and medical care. Without

these basic necessities

in place there really is no

foundation from which to

begin discussions about

re-building the country,

its economy, and infrastructure.

In some ways KCSL’s work building

strong families is akin to response to a natural

disaster. While certainly the situations are very

different, the human story can be very similar.

And oftentimes it’s the simple things that help

families be able to stay together and create that

solid foundation on which to build their futures.

Our Healthy Families program is one

example of this work. With our expansion this

year into Sedgwick County (see cover article),

this service which works with expectant and

new families of babies and young children

faced with a growing number of challenges

is now available in 16 Kansas counties. Many

of the parents enrolled in this program have

no, or weak, support systems to rely on. For

many, their Healthy Families home visitor

becomes their primary source of assistance

and encouragement. Home visitors teach

the basics of baby care, developmental

milestones, and give the occasional lift to the

pediatrician’s office for immunizations and

well-baby checks. They also help parents

develop the skills and obtain the resources

necessary to provide for their families –

whether that involves finding appropriate

housing, finishing school, or finding a job.

Most importantly, home visitors offer emotional

support – someone there to listen - when life,

and parenting, become tough.

Similarly, KCSL case

management programs

help children and families

get their lives back on

track (see article on cover).

While the details vary by

program, case managers

assist in developing a plan,

linking families with the

resources they need, and

encouraging them through

the challenging times on

their way to becoming

stable and strong. Like our

home visitors, KCSL case

managers are invested in their client’s success

and are there both as a source of support and

to give that extra little push when needed.

Adoption of The Period of PURPLE

Crying®, a shaken baby prevention program,

has occurred rapidly across the state (see

article page 3). Now, parents of four out

of every five births in Kansas receive this

information distributed by KCSL through

hospitals, providing valuable information

to stressed, frustrated, and sleep-deprived

moms and dads about why babies cry and

what they can do during these episodes

to help calm their infant, maintain their

composure, and keep their child safe.

Guidance. Time to listen. A helping hand.

Sometimes these simple things create a

world of difference in the lives of the children

and families we serve. Thank you for the part

you play in making the work of the Kansas

Children’s Service League possible.

Janet Schalansky

President/CEO

To make an online donation, visit, www.kcsl.org

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The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund approved a line item revision through the Early Childhood Block

Grant awarding the Kansas Children’s Service League $9,921 to fund additional activities and materials for The Period of PURPLE Crying®, an evidence-based program offered by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS), in the Wichita Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), which includes Butler, Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner Counties.

The Period of PURPLE Crying® is a triple-dose program and approaches SBS prevention by helping parents and caregivers understand that crying is a normal part of infant development and the frustration triggered by crying that can lead to shaking or abuse.

The first dose of the program includes a 10-minute DVD and an 11-page booklet, which are distributed to parents in the hospital after the birth of their baby.

The second dose is designed to reinforce the information parents received while in the hospital or to provide materials to parents who may not have received the materials while at the hospital. Dose Two materials are distributed to parents through professionals the family may already be connected to such as early childhood home visitors, healthcare practitioners, schools and childcare providers.

The third dose is a public education and

media strategy. This will provide information to members of the community who have not already received the information.

The grant will fund Dose Two materials to early childhood and other community professionals within the Wichita MSA. The remainder of the funds will be used towards Dose Three, making it possible to begin public awareness efforts in the area.

Period of PURPLE Crying® partnerships are being formed with hospitals all across the state. Currently, approximately 38,000 of the 42,000 (90%) live births have been funded (see photo). Dose Two training has been provided to more than 30 health care facilities

Dose One coverage: Leavenworth, Rice and Smith counties have inquired about Period of PURPLE Crying ®. All other shaded counties have been funded and/or are currently implementing the program. Counties in white have no birthing facility.

and early childhood programs in 89 of the 105 Kansas Counties.

In addition to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, funds for The Period of PURPLE Crying® are being provided by the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitations Services and the Kansas Health Foundation. Funding from the Junior League of Wichita was also recently secured, making it possible to provide training to the Sedgwick County Health Department and a number of obstetrician/gynecologist and pediatric offices, child care providers and additional child welfare providers in Wichita.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. As the Prevent Child Abuse America chapter in Kansas, the Kansas

Children’s Service League will be leading a statewide child abuse and neglect prevention campaign during the month.

The campaign will focus on building awareness, providing education and inspiring hope to everyone involved in the effort. On February 5, KCSL provided a toolkit to Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention grantees that they can utilize throughout Child Abuse Prevention Month.

In April and throughout the year, KCSL encourages all individuals and organizations to play a role in making Kansas a better place for families. By ensuring that parents have the knowledge, skills and resources they need to care for their children, families and the communities they live in – can be strengthened. “April is a time to celebrate the important role that communities play in protecting children,” said Vicky Roper, Director of Education and Awareness for KCSL and Director of Prevent Child Abuse Kansas. “Everyone’s participation is critical.

Campaign Aims to Strengthen Families, CommunitiesFocusing on ways to promote protective factors, in every interaction with families, is the best thing our community can do to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect.”

For a Child Abuse Prevention Month toolkit, contact Pam Noble at pnoble@kcsl.org. For more information about child abuse prevention programs and activities during the month of April and throughout the year, please visit www.preventchildabuse.org.

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Healthy Families Programs Receive GrantsKCSL was one of ten agencies to receive a grant from St. Francis Health Center’s Mission Fund. Healthy Families Douglas and Shawnee Counties were awarded $10,572 to help families identify a medical home, keep children and families safe, educate families when to seek medical attention and how to access appropriate services. The information will be presented to families during monthly Family Time events. The Healthy Families Reno County program was awarded a $2,400 grant from Ronald McDonald House to purchase $2,400 worth of car seats, toys and an assortment of baby items.

KCSL Helps Develop New Online CourseThe FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention has a new online course, Creating Effective Parent-Practitioner Partnerships, available online through their Online Learning Center, www.friendsnrc.org/resources/onlinelearn.htm. KCSL’s Training Department and Parents Helping Parents support groupnetwork collaborated with FRIENDS to develop the course.

KCSL Volunteers RecognizedMore than 100 Parent Helpline, Support Group, Child Care and Community Resource Library volunteers were honored in December. Sixteen Presidential Service Awards and two Gold Medal Awards were presented. Glenna Van Metre and Sally Huber, who volunteered more than 1,000 hours, received Gold Medal Awards.

Nine Infant Adoptions Completed in 2009From Heart to Home, KCSL’s infant adoption program, completed nine adoptions in 2009.

Grant to Fund Family-Focused CurriculumKCSL’s Head Start program in Garden City received a $1,700 community grant from the City of Garden City to implement “Growing Great Families” curriculum. The program has already implemented “Growing Great Kids,” which provides parents, home visitors and teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to promote positive developmental outcomes for infants, toddlers and preschool children.

KCSL Kids Start New Year With New ShoesKCSL was selected to participate in the 2009 Payless Gives Shoes 4 Kids Program a grassroots campaign to deliver $1.2 million in free shoes to children of families in need. KCSL received 200 gift cards valued at $20 each. In December, 97 of the gift cards were distributed to KCSL foster families with the remainder going to families served by its Early Head Start and Healthy Families programs. KCSL also participated in this program in 2008.

Legislative Open House HeldThe Wichita Child Abuse Fatalities Response Team, in which KCSL is a member of, held a Legislative Open House on December 16 at KCSL’s Wichita office. More than 30 people attended including Senator Dick Kelsey, Representative Melody McCray-Miller, Representative Geraldine Flaharty, and City Council Members Lavonta Williams and Janet Miller.

Community Resource Library Develops New Tip CardsTwo new parent tip cards have been created: Surviving Toilet Training and Soothing a Crying Infant. They are available through the Community Resource Library and online at www.kcsl.org. To order, contact Samantha Cotten via e-mail at scotten@kcsl.org.

promote positive parenting and healthy

child development.”

Healthy Families Sedgwick County

anticipates serving up to 50 families in 2010

and employing four staff. In 2009, KCSL

expanded Healthy Families programs from

five Kansas counties to 15, serving an

additional 195 families statewide. In addition

to Sedgwick County, counties now served

by KCSL’s Healthy Families program include

Healthy Families continued from cover

Barton, Bourbon, Cherokee, Crawford,

Dickinson, Douglas, Ellis, Finney,

Leavenworth and Miami; expansions have

occurred in Johnson, Lyon, Reno, Shawnee

and Wyandotte.

The Sedgwick County expansion was

made possible in part by the Kansas

Department of Social and Rehabilitation

Services through collaboration with

Casey Family Programs, whose mission is

to provide, improve – and ultimately

prevent the need for – foster care. Along

with the expansion into Sedgwick County,

funding has been awarded to Healthy

Families programs in Crawford and

Wyandotte Counties to serve an

additional 15 families.

For more information visit www.kcsl.org

or Healthy Families America’s website at

www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org.

You &A Kid

JackieAge 7

ID # CH-5099

AJAge 10

ID # 101399

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To learn more about adoption visit AdoptKSKids.org or call 877-457-5430.

In northeast Kansas, “Wednesday’s Child” with Lori Hutchinson on WIBW TV-13In southeast Kansas, “Monday’s Child” with Lisa Oligis on KOAM TV-7In south central and western Kansas, “Susan’s Kids” with Susan Peters on KAKE TV-10

Meet more great kids needing adoption on these stations:Tune In for Kids

Jackie is a friendly girl with a great personality. She enjoys playing with her baby dolls and participating in story time. Jackie needs a family who can meet her special medical needs. She requires some individualized attention in school and would benefit from parents who are able to advocate for her education.

AJ likes to be active. He enjoys playing sports, swimming and riding his bike. AJ also likes to watch television – and Sponge Bob is just the show to make him laugh. AJ’s favorite class in school is Art; he loves to draw. He enjoys reading and going to the library to check out new books. AJ would like his forever family to be patient, have unconditional love and be willing to allow him to visit his siblings at least once a month.

Case Management continued from cover

currently provides case management services for children and families in Crawford, Sedgwick, Shawnee, and Wyandotte Counties. Oasis, a runaway prevention program offered in Dickinson, Geary, Riley, Saline, Shawnee and Wabaunsee Counties, and the Drug Endangered Children program in Shawnee County are also case management programs aimed at populations with special needs. In 2009, case management services were provided to more than 500 children and families.

Making it WorkParenting class proved to be just the

thing Lori needed. “I really learned a lot,” she said. “I was always afraid to discipline my daughter, but in class I learned how to use consequences and the importance of follow-through. I also learned how to communicate better with my daughter. I had to change the way I talk to her, and really listen to her, not just hear. Most importantly, I realized that I needed to look at my own faults, not just my daughter’s, in order to make this work.”

Beyond parenting skills and better management of her medications and life, Lori’s experience also helped her become more trusting of others. “Before Bonni and KCSL I didn’t expect anyone to care about whether I went to an appointment, became a better mother, or got the help I needed,” she said. “Now I know there are people I can trust, that it’s alright to let others help me. It’s OK to ask.”

Lori’s case was closed in October 2009. Armed with the skills she learned and the knowledge she can always contact KCSL if needed, Lori is confident in her ability to succeed. “Before KCSL I would have never believed I could change. Now I’m focusing on what’s important and making sure I carry it through. Every day I need to continue working on this. Sometimes it’s hard, but the more I work on it the better it gets.”

Because of multiple health and mental health issues, Lori was taking numerous prescription medications and juggling appointments with doctors and therapists. To help Lori keep track of her many appointments, Goodwin helped set up a calendar system and through a transition period made frequent reminder phone calls. As they were reviewing Lori’s appointments it became apparent that her current therapy schedule was not adequate. “Lori had been going to therapy for years, but the appointments were too infrequent and generally a month apart,” said Goodwin.

“I was working on what was bothering me that day or week, and not getting to the root of the problem,” Lori added. With this in mind, Goodwin worked to find Lori weekly in-home therapy, solving both an issue of care and scheduling. This solution also aided in medication management, as the new therapist assisted Lori with a system to keep them organized so she could take them on a routine schedule.

Not a Cookie Cutter ApproachLori’s experience is typical of most

case management clients, according to Dona Booe, KCSL’s vice president of programs and services. “It’s not a cookie cutter approach,” she said. “Every individual’s or family’s experience is unique. Our case management professionals are very skilled at finding approaches to address challenges that maximize their client’s likelihood of success.”

While KCSL case management programs differ in scope and client focus, they are very similar in methodology. All involve the development of a plan with the individual or family, linking them to needed resources, and ongoing monitoring. KCSL

Early Childhood Funding Priority in Advocacy Efforts

Parent Helpline1-800-CHILDREN

Because Kids Don’tCome With Instructions

E ducation will dominate KCSL’s

advocacy efforts during the 2010

Kansas Legislative session. “This

is going to be a tough year for everyone

involved, including our elected officials,”

said Trudy Racine, vice president of

operations. “The recession’s negative impact

on state revenues has forced them to make a

series of difficult and unpopular decisions

decreasing funding for services and

programs. And, unfortunately, the forecast

for the coming year isn’t any better.”

Recognizing this reality, Racine

says KCSL will spend its time at the

statehouse thanking legislators for

their past efforts to protect funding for

prevention and early childhood services

through the Children’s Initiative Fund,

and demonstrating the short and long-

term impacts of these investments.

“Research shows that these services

are cost-effective and provide long-tem

benefits for children and families,” Racine

said. “We cannot afford to ignore these

critical needs of children and families.”

Among KCSL programs receiving CIF’s

are the Period of PURPLE Crying, Healthy

Families, and Early Head Start.

“We’re also extending ourselves as a

resource to legislators,” Racine continued.

“Through legislative visits over the past

several months and into the session,

we’re answering policy makers’ questions

about prevention and children and family

services. In doing so, we’re also making

them aware of evidence-based services

already available in the state that may

be used to best carry out potential

new federal initiatives included in

health care legislation.”

According to Racine, anyone can be an

advocate for issues affecting children and

families. “Legislators won’t know what’s

important to you if you don’t tell them.”

For legislative updates please visit

www.kcsl.org. For more information on

KCSL’s advocacy efforts contact Trudy Racine

at tracine@kcsl.org or 877-530-5275 ext. 1444.

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The Parent Helpline has added a

new number, 1-800-CHILDREN

(1-800-245-3736). The Helpline is

an anonymous, information and referral

resource available to anyone in Kansas

and is answered by KCSL staff and trained

volunteers. Calls are answered 24 hours a

day, seven days a week.

“Because the new number uses

the acronym ‘CHILDREN’, it is easier to

remember than the original number,

1-800-332-6378,” said Samantha Cotten,

Statewide Information and Resource

Supervisor. “We hope the number will catch

on and be recognizable as a resource for

parents, caregivers and professionals.”

The original number will remain active

as it is published on Parent Helpline

magnets, parent tip cards, and a number

of other KCSL materials.

Another benefit according to Cotten

is that the number is part of a nationwide

network. “1-800-CHILDREN can be

New Parent Helpline Number Debutsaccessed all across the United States.

No matter what state a caller is in or even

if they move to or from a different state,

they can call the number and be routed or

referred to a similar service in their state

for assistance.”

The number is reserved and marketed

by Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA)

and their state chapters. Calls are directed

to the appropriate state based on area

code. As the Kansas Chapter of PCAA, area

codes 316, 913, 620 and 785 will be routed

to the KCSL Parent Helpline.

P roject Holiday helped to bring smiles to children’s

faces throughout the holiday season. Individuals and

organizations across the state provided many children

with toys and other gifts and helped ease the stress many

families often feel during the holiday season.

A variety of Project Holiday activities took place including:

• Washburn University students held “Cause for Claus” to

benefit KCSL children and families. Twenty-seven students

participated, raising more than $1,000.

• HUB International, an insurance company whose Southwest

Region office is in Overland Park, donated toys to children in

KCSL’s Healthy Families Johnson County program. Healthy

Families programs across the state coordinated holiday-

themed Family Night activities for the month of December.

• It’s a Kids Christmas, an event where Wichita-area foster

children can shop for loved ones, was held December 5 in

Wichita (see photo). By participating, foster children have the

opportunity to shop for their siblings, foster parents, biological

Pictured above (from left to right): Shae Lipscomb-Ross, JIAC/Parent Education Administrative Assistant; Will Corbett, volunteer; and Nina Mastrangelo, Receptionist, wrapped gifts at the 7th annual It’s a Kids Christmas.

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Project Holiday Warms Hearts

parents and other loved ones. This annual event is hosted by

Just About Kids and the Kansas Children’s Service League.

• Hutchinson Community Council members selected three

families in the Healthy Families Reno County program to

receive gifts for the holidays.

Honor Gifts

Bob and Bonnie HansonDavid and Jo Lewis

Carl and Jessie PostonEdward and Laura KriegerAnonymous

Dr. & Mrs. William VenemaJames and Carolyn Rodenberg

Irene BoxbergerNancy Myers

Jennifer, Tim, Kayla and Delaney KaulRon and Sylvia Booth

John, David and Kara BrockhouseJohn and Alice Brockhouse

Paula WeberJoy Kent

John and Suzy RoperJudith Baldwin

Memorial Gifts

Arliss D. HenricksEvelyn J. Henricks

Ken GentryAlberta E. Gentry

Luenetta FarkPaul and Shirley FleenerHarvey and Joan UlmerGerald and Karen MillerMax and Jan AryDennis and Jean McKinneyMichael and Jan CaseJohn and Barbara FleenerArthur and Helen ToddRandy and Dee FultonDella BertramJohn and Lana JanssenCharles and Sandra JungemannBillie and Sharon SuttonChris and Lizabeth BallardGene and Janet WestC. E. and Deloyce McKee

John and Connie KieftDavid and Kathleen White

Ralph SickelRobert and Eve Goldstein

Ruth OborgJames OborgChris and Tina DauerKendall and Karla PihlKermit and Connie DorfRalph and Ruth FlohrArlen and Cecilia JohnsonErmal and Anita NelsonClaire HannaDonald E. WilburTim and Dorothy RoederStephen and Margaret ArnoldAllen and Dorothy MeierJoan HoppEarl and Ione DauerJune WellerBly AllenKevin and Rebecca PihlPhilip AlbrechtJeff and Rise Haneberg

Honors & Memorials

Kids View is published

by the Kansas Children’s

Service League, a private

not-for-profit agency

whose mission is to

protect and promote the

well-being of children.

Writers:

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Pictured above (left to right): Case Dorman, President of Fiorella’s Jack Stack Barbeque; Monica Enloe, KCSL Development Manager; and Andrew Miller, Kitchen Manager.

Red Stocking Breakfast a Success

As they have done for many years, Red Stocking Breakfasts across Kansas brought together friends, family and colleagues for a good cause – KCSL’s prevention and

education programs including Early Head Start, Head Start and Healthy Families. In all, five Red Stocking Breakfasts were held, providing breakfast to 2,000 people and raising nearly $135,000 for KCSL programs and services. In addition to specific programs, a portion of the funds are undesignated and can be utilized on an as-needed basis by a variety of KCSL programs and services. For a list of major donors, visit www.kcsl.org.