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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
Case Management: Planning for Success
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Lenexa 15717 College Blvd. ......... (913) 621-2016
Kingman 208 W.B. ........................ (620) 532-1871
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Stafford 318 E. Broadway ............. (620) 234-6180
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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
Grant Expands Period of PURPLE Crying®
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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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
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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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.
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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 [email protected] 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
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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.