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DOCUMENT NO.
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DATE
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001. paper
re Description of Youth Panel (4 pages)
c 06/1996
b(6)
002. schedule
FLOTUS, Friday, June 14, 1996 [partial] (3 pages)
06/14/1996
b(7)(E), b(6)
COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
Office of the First Lady
Jennifer Klein
OA/Box Number: 13523
FOLDER TITLE:
Children's Conference, Kansas City, and Other Related Loose Materials [3]
2014-0536-S
kc1413
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financial information |(a)(4) of the PRA]
b(4) Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential or financial
P5 Release would disclose confidential advice between the President
information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
and his advisors, or between such advisors [a)(5) of the PRA]
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personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA|
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
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of gift.
financial institutions |(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
JUN-13 96 21:16 FROM: MAYORS OFFICE
816-274-1991
TO: 912024569412
PAGE: 03
Youth Talk: A City Listens 10 Childen
Outline of Conference:
--You and Al Sassone, President of the United Way, proceed to stage (you are seated in chair
beside podium)
--Sassone makes brief welcoming remarks and welcomes Mrs. Clinton and Mayor Cleaver onto
stage
--Mrs. Clinton and the Mayor proceed onto stage and are seated.
--Sassone introduces you
--You proceed to podium and
1. give overview of the Conference:
--First Mayor Cleaver and Mrs. Clinton will give some opening remarks
--Second, we will all have a chance to LISTEN to the wonderful group of young people
assembled on stage
--Then we will have a chance to respond, as an audience, to the concerns and issues that
the young people raise
2. introduce the Mayor (and be seated in chair)
--Mayor will proceed to podium, make remarks and introduce Mrs. Clinton
--Mrs. Clinton will proceed to podium and make remarks
--You will return to podium and introduce the discussion with the young people:
--We have the following group assembled:
-Monica Roberts, age 17
-Shanna Hiebert, age 13
-Chris Elders, age 16
-Jackie Melgoza, age 14
-Brett Goodwin, age 12
-Karla Philpot, age 17
-Eric Gephart, age 16
-Tanisha McGee, age 17
-Josh Reed, age 18
--We are here to listen to them
--With that, I turn it over to Mrs. Clinton, the Mayor, and the young people
--Discussion should last for about I hour
--You return to podium to introduce the next segment:
--We now have an opportunity to respond to the issues and concerns raised by the
eloquent and thoughful young people assembled
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information [(b)(4) of the FOIA]
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personal privacy |(b)(6) of the FOIA]
personal privacy [(a)(6) of the PRA]
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purposes [(b)(7) of the FOIA]
C. Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in donor's deed
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of gift.
financial institutions [(b)(8) of the FOIA]
PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells |(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
JUN-13 96 21:16 FROM:MAYORS OFFICE
816-274-1991
TO: 912024569412
PAGE 04
-This is a remarkable audience -- with representation from nearly every sector of our
community -- the religious community, the business community, the advocacy
community, the foundation and non-profit community, the media -- and most
important, parents and children.
--Some leading representatives of those sectors who we have identified are:
-Dwayne Crompton, a child care and child development expert
-Jan Kreamer, President of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
-Sister Berta Sailer, founder of St. Vincent's Family Service Center and a teacher
-Bill Nelson, President, Chairman and CEO of Boatmen's Bank,
-Cynthia Smith, Vice President of KCPT and an award-winning news anchor and
reporter
-Judge Christine Sill-Rogers, a family court judge and child advocate
-Reverand Henderson Bell, paster of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
-Dr. Elliot Bass, a family practitioner
-and Pauline Rios, who is here, as many of us are, as a parent.
-We are also pleased to have with us two members of Congress, Repressentatives
Karen McCarthy and Pat Danner, as well as the Mayor of Kansas City, Kansas,
Carol Marinovitch.
-(At this point, please call on one of the above adult respondents -- ask folks to stand when
making a comment -- and help to keep the discussion moving for approx. 45-60 minutes, hoping
to call for the last comment or question by 11:50.)
-Ask Mrs. Clinton and the Mayor if they have any closing comments.
-Thank everyone and close program -- THANK YOU!
ADULT RESPONDENTS SEATED IN AUDIENCE
Dwavne Crompton (Child Care)
Dwayne Crompton is a widely respected expert and activist on child care and related issues.
He is the Executive Director of KSMC Child Development Corporation, a child
development agency that administers Head Start and the Child and Adult Food Care
Program, and operates two comprehensive child development centers which provide training
and technical assistance to help meet the early care and educational needs of children.
Jan Kreamer (Foundation Leader)
Jan Kreamer is President of Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, a charitable
organization which helps businesses and individuals get involved in supporting the
community through philanthropy. Jan describes the mission of the Foundation, which has
served the greater Kansas City area for 18 years, as "working to build community."
GKCCF has developed several initiatives for children, including mentoring, neighborhood
mobilization and outreach and counseling for at-risk youth.
Sister Berta Sailer (Education)
Sister Berta helped to found St. Vincent's Family Service Center, a child development
center targeted to working poor families that provides day care, pre-school and after-school
care, as well as a summer program. With clients that primarily include homeless, foster
children, and children of teenage mothers, the Center seeks to help support families by
providing access to social services. Sister Berta, a former teacher and a legend in the child
advocacy community, recently brought two busloads of children to Washington, D.C. for
Stand for Children.
Bill Nelson (Business)
Bill Nelson is the President, Chairman, and CEO of Boatman's Bank. Mr. Nelson is also
actively involved in the community, serving as the chair of the Civic Council of Greater
Kansas City and the co-chair of the Partnership for Children, an initiative by the Heart of
American United Way and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation.
Cynthia Smith (Media)
Cynthia Smith is Vice President of Corporate Communications for KCPT, Kansas City's
Public Television station. Ms. Smith is an award winning news reporter and anchor, and
has hosted her own radio show, Family Matters.
Judge Christine Sill-Rogers (Law)
Judge Sill-Rogers has been a family court judge since 1993 and has presided over many
cases involving domestic violence. Because of the cases she tried as a judge, Judge Sill-
Rodgers has worked to change the state laws so that judges are required to appoint
guardians for children in violent families. She also works as a community leader, serving
as the legal director of the kids-run Kansas City Youth Court, which helps keep non-violent
youth out of the formal court system.
Reverend Henderson Bell (Religion)
Reverend Bell, the Pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, has educated and led his
congregation to make children the focus of their outreach ministry. The Church has
generated enough funds to run the Children's Freedom School, a summer school based on
the principles of the Children's Defense Fund.
Dr. Elliot L. Bass (Health Care Provider)
Dr. Bass is a private family practitioner in Kansas City. As a former associate medical
director for Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City, Dr. Bass helped to develop several
HMOs and PPOs. He is also an advisor to the Mayor's Task Force on Race Relations in
Kansas City.
Pauline Rios (Parent)
Ms. Rios is the mother of four young children and the owner of a consulting business,
BRAVA Enterprises. She has been an active member of numerous community
organizations, including MANA, a Latina organization. the Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, and Harmony in a World of Difference. Ms. Rios also currently serves of the
board several organizations such as the YWCA and LULAC de Kansas City and has been
nicknamed "Ms. Energizer" for her efforts to provide motivation and self-esteem to young
people.
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COLLECTION:
Clinton Presidential Records
Office of the First Lady
Jennifer Klein
OA/Box Number: 13523
FOLDER TITLE:
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financial information [(a)(4) of the PRA]
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PRM. Personal record misfile defined in accordance with 44 U.S.C.
b(9) Release would disclose geological or geophysical information
2201(3).
concerning wells [(b)(9) of the FOIA]
RR. Document will be reviewed upon request.
[002]
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
FINAL*
WASHINGTON, DC/KANSAS CITY, MO/WASHINGTON, DC
Lead Advance:
Pat Halley
Holiday Inn Crown Plaza
816-531-3000
Rm 7825
816-531-3007
fax
800-SKY-PAGE #106-1114
Press Advance:
Ian Alberg
816-531-3000
Rm 1724
816-531-3007
fax
800-SKY-PAGE #161-4679
Site Advance:
Vanessa Flint
Scheduler:
Ron Books
202-456-5315
office
202-456-5340
fax
703-525-5457
home
WHCA pager
#4818
PREV RON
The White House
6:00 am
(b)(6)
Contact: Patty
202-785-2222 (w)
301-567-6349 (h)
6:50 am
DEPART South Portico
EN ROUTE Andrews Air Force Base
[drive time: 30 minutes]
MOTORCADE MANIFEST
LIMO: HRC
STAFF VAN: WILLIAMS, KLEIN, FINNEY, FARMER, NICHOLS
7:20 am
ARRIVE Andrews Air Force Base
Phone: 301-981-2100
Fax: 301-981-4527
NOTE: Congresswoman Karen McCarthy, Congresswoman Pat Danner and
John Holland will meet HRC at Andrews and accompany her on the
flight to Kansas city.
{0027
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 2
7:30 am
WHEELS UP Washington, DC
(b)(7)e
9:00 am
WHEELS DOWN Kansas city, MO
Kansas City Downtown Airport
FBO: Executive Beechcraft
Phone: 816-842-8484
Fax: 816-221-4802
CLOSED PRESS
NOTE: Pat Halley will greet HRC upon arrival.
Greeters:
- Mayor Emmanuel Cleaver
- Woody Overton, Regional GSA Administrator
- Holly Nichols' family
9:15 am
DEPART Kansas City Downtown Airport
EN ROUTE Kansas City Convention Center
[drive time: 10 minutes]
MOTORCADE MANIFEST
LIMO: HRC
STAFF VAN: WILLIAMS, KLEIN, FINNEY, FARMER, NICHOLS
GUEST VAN: MCCARTHY, DANNER, OVERTON, HOLLAND
9:25 am
ARRIVE Kansas City Convention Center
9:25 am
PROCEED VIA ELEVATOR TO Room 4300 A
9:30 am-
9:35 am
MEET & GREET W/ CONFERENCE YOUTH PARTICIPANTS
Room 4300 A
WH PHOTO ONLY
FORMAT: HRC to move in a u-shape to each
youth.
PARTICIPANTS:
- HRC
- Mayor Cleaver
- Approximately 9 youths
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 3
9:35 am-
9:40 am
MEET & GREET W/ CONFERENCE ADULT RESPONDENTS
Room 4300 C
WH PHOTO ONLY
FORMAT: HRC to move in a u-shape to each
adult.
PARTICIPANTS:
- HRC
- Mayor Cleaver
- Mayor Carol Marinovitch, Kansas City,
Kansas
- Al Sassone, President of Heart of America
United Way
- Carl Boyd, conference moderator
- Approximately 9 adults.
9:45 am
PROCEED W/ MAYOR CLEAVER TO Room 4300 E/F/G/H
(Backstage)
9:40 am-
11:55 am
CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE "YOUTH TALK: A CITY
LISTENS TO CHILDREN"
Room 4300 E/F/G/H
HRC Hold: Dressing Room B
Phone: 816-871-3656
Fax: 816-871-3655
OPEN PRESS
NOTE: There will be a pre-program.
FORMAT:
-- Al Sassone, President of Heart of
America United Way, delivers welcoming
remarks and intros Mayor Cleaver and HRC
into the room.
-- HRC and Mayor Cleaver proceed to seats
on stage.
-- Mr. Sassone intros Carl Boyd, moderator.
-- Mr. Boyd explains conference format and
intros Mayor Cleaver.
-- Mayor Cleaver proceeds to podium,
delivers brief remarks and intros HRC.
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 4
-- HRC proceeds to podium and delivers
remarks.
-- HRC returns to seat on stage.
NOTE: HRC to put a hard wire lav on
upon arrival to seat.
-- Mr. Boyd intros each youth and turns the
program over to HRC and Mayor Cleaver.
-- Open discussion with approximately 10
youths ages 13-18 (60 minutes).
-- Mr. Boyd opens discussion with adult
respondents seated in the first row and
the audience at large.
NOTE: There will be 8 adults
representing different sectors of the
Kansas City community.
-- Mr. Boyd closes the discussion and
intros Mayor Cleaver.
--
Mayor Cleaver delivers closing remarks
from his seat and intros HRC.
--
HRC delivers closing remarks from her
seat.
--
HRC departs.
PARTICIPANTS: Approximately 350 people to
attend.
11:55 am
PROCEED TO Room 4300 A
12:00 pm-
12:10 pm
MEET AND GREET
Room 4300 A
WH PHOTO ONLY
FORMAT: HRC will move in a u-shape to each
person.
PARTICIPANTS:
- HRC
- Maggie's family
- Kelly Crawford +3
- Roshan Parris +2
- Katie Steele, HHS Regional Director
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 5
12:10 pm
PROCEED TO Room 4300 D & B
Greeters:
- Adele Hall, Chair, Women's Public Service Network
- Mike Morrissey, Chair, Chamber of Commerce
12:15 pm-
1:00 pm
COMMUNITY LEADERS LUNCHEON
Room 4300 D & B
CLOSED PRESS
FORMAT:
--
HRC, Ms. Hall, and Mr. Morrissey proceed
on stage.
--
HRC proceeds to seat next to Ms. Hall.
-- Mr. Morrissey welcomes and intros Ms.
Hall.
--
Ms. Hall delivers brief remarks and
intros HRC.
--
HRC delivers remarks.
--
HRC to do a Q & A.
-- Ms. Hall closes the luncheon.
--
HRC exits stage left, working a ropeline
from left to right.
PARTICIPANTS: Approximately 125 people to
attend.
Departure Greeters:
- Jeff and Nica Criswell, friends of Roger Clinton.
1:05 pm
DEPART Kansas City Convention Center
EN ROUTE Kansas City Downtown Airport
[drive time: 10 minutes]
MOTORCADE MANIFEST
LIMO: HRC
STAFF VAN: WILLIAMS, KLEIN, FINNEY, FARMER, RABNER
[002]
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 6
1:15 pm
ARRIVE Kansas City Downtown Airport
FBO: Executive Beechcraft
Phone: 816-842-8484
Fax: 816-221-4802
CLOSED PRESS
1:30 pm
WHEELS UP Kansas City, MO
(b)(7)e
4:40 pm
WHEELS DOWN Andrews Air Force Base
Phone: 301-981-2100
Fax: 301-981-4527
4:50 pm
DEPART Andrews Air Force Base
EN ROUTE White House
[drive time: 30 minutes]
MOTORCADE MANIFEST
LIMO: HRC
STAFF VAN: WILLIAMS, KLEIN, FINNEY, FARMER, RABNER
5:20 pm
ARRIVE South Portico
5:30 pm
MACK MCLARTY'S 50TH BIRTHDAY PARTY (W/ POTUS)
Yellow Oval Room
CLOSED PRESS
FORMAT: Cocktails and Appetizers.
10:00 pm
WHEELS UP VIA MARINE ONE South Lawn
FLIGHT TIME: 30 MINUTES
10:30 pm
WHEELS DOWN Camp David, MD
RON
Camp David, MD
OVERNIGHT GUESTS:
- Dick Kelley
- Dorothy Rodham
SCHEDULE FOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 1996
PAGE 7
WEATHER FORECAST FOR WASHINGTON, DC:
- Partly cloudy with a chance of an afternoon shower or
thunderstorm. Wind east to southeast at 8 to 15 knots. Low 65
to 70. High 86 to 91.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR KANSAS CITY, MO:
- Partly cloudy. Wind east to southeast at 5 to 10 knots. Low
64 to 69. High 86 to 91.
WEATHER FORECAST FOR CAMP DAVID:
- Partly cloudy. Wind northwest at 10 to 15 knots. Low 60 to 65.
High 83 to 88.
WASHINGTON, DC EVENTS:
KENNEDY CENTER:
- Beauty and the Beast
- King Mackerel & the Blues are Running
- Shear Madness
FORDS:
- The Fantasticks
WOLFTRAP:
- George Benson
- National Symphony Orchestra
ARENA:
- Gross National Product
JUN-13 96 21:16 FROM: MAYORS OFFICE
816-274-1991
TO:912024569412
PAGE: 02
YOUTH TALK: A CITY LISTENS TO CHILDREN
STAGE SEATING CHART
X
Monica Roberts, 17
PODIUM
X
Shanna Hiebert, 13
Josh Reed, 18
X
X
Chris Elders, 16
Tanisha McGee, 17
X
X
Jackie Melgoza, 14
Eric Gephart, 16
X
Mayor Cleaver
First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton
X
X
Brett Goodwin, 12
Karla Philpot, 17
X
X
Plane -
- Question mark unverling
- Remarks
- Deanna
- Adults role in audience
- Adele Hall's commitment
Artich in star
06/13/96
07:18
001
TO JEN KLEIN
FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
REMARKS FOR
KANSAS CITY, MO
JUNE 13 1996
Conyresswoman Pat Dunner
[Acknowledgments: Al Sassone, [sass-SOWN] president of Heart of
America United Way; Carl Boyd, moderator; Congresswoman Karen
McCarthy; Claire McCaskill, Jackson County prosecutor; Kansas
City Children's Choir Mayor { Maginovich capal
Thank-you, Mayor Cleaver. I also want to thank you for
inviting me to join in this important conversation with and about
the children of Kansas City.
I am very happy to be back here -- in a place where so many
people are committed to making their hometown the very best place
to raise and be children. One can't drive around this city
without seeing red question marks reminding us of Kansas City's
#1 question: "Is it good for the children?" It is a question
every American should ask him or herself before making decisions
for their families, their communities, and their country.
We are living in a time of great challenge for our children
and their families: Today, in cities and towns across America,
children are exposed to crime in the streets and violence on the
airwaves; they are tempted by the lure of tobacco, alcohol, and
drugs; too many live with the burdens of poverty, illiteracy and
poor health; and all children must address the pressure of
competing in a new and fast-paced global economy.
But there are opportunities as well. My husband often says
that there's no problem in America that isn't being solved
somewhere in this country. I am here today because I know that
many solutions can be found right here in Kansas City. The
parents, schools, churches, city council, the media, and
businesses of this city are coming together to create a safer and
more nurturing environment for all children.
exampte AS All those red question marks around the city are a wonder ful
The Partnership for Children, the ten-year joint initiative example
of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City
Community Foundation, is a leader on this coordinated effort to
of Kansas
make children this city's priority. As most of you know, they
City's
are behind all those red question marks and billboards.
commitment
And the city itself has implemented child and family-
friendly policies I know that city employees here can take up
to four hours of paid annual leave to participate in school
activities, whether or not they have children of their own. The
city and volunteers from all sectors of our society have given
young people of Kansas city productive alternatives to violence
and gangs, through programs such as SQUASH IT, Hot Summer Nights,
Night Hoops The Cadet program is helping high school students
1
have prompted everyone to are The #1 Quession: IS it good
for children?"
06/13/98
07:19
002
develop better relationships with the police officers who serve
their community. The Kansas City Star is dedicating many of its
column inches to a whole variety of children's issues from child
care to child safety to child health to family values.
All of these partnerships are crucial. I believe with all
my heart that the best way we can help strengthen families is for
each of us as individuals -- and each sector of our society -- to
recognize our responsibilities to our children.
Parents -- both mothers and fathers -- have the primary
responsibility for their children. [Since Father's Day is just a
few days away, I hope we will be able to talk a little about how
we can all work to strengthen the role of fathers in their
children's lives.]
But even exemplary parents cannot be the best parents they
can be without help from the whole village. Each day children
learn habits and values not just at home, but in classrooms,
playgrounds, day care centers, and neighborhood streets; from
grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends; and, like it or not,
from TV shows, commercials and movies. Parents must rely on
their employers for fair wages and the flexibility to perform the
duties of childrearing. At some time or another parents need
help from the government -- whether it's a police officer
patrolling the neighborhood, a college loan, or assistance
meeting the needs of a child living with disabilities.
Today, we know more about what children need to develop than
ever before. But we still have too few organized ways of
supporting parents in the most important work they do. We have
not figured out how to replace the extended family, clan or
village that looked out for children in earlier times. As a
result, many parents don't get the information or the help they
need to fulfill their parental obligations.
We need to change this. I'm hoping that today's
conversation will help us: I hope it will be a conversation that
allows all of us -- politicians, business leaders, advocates, and
the biggest experts themselves, parents and children -- to share
ideas for meeting the challenges before us.
There have already been plenty of conferences that have
analyzed what's wrong with our society. This is an opportunity
to determine what is right for children, what initiatives really
work to help all of our children fulfill their God-given
potential, and what can be done to replicate these positive
efforts throughout the state and the country.
Please don't be shy today. What each of us says here is
important, because when it comes to children, we all have
experience -- and we can all claim a kind of expertise. We have
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all been children. We all love our children. We all have
visions and aspirations for what they can become. We think of
and talk about them constantly, during coffee breaks, PTA
meetings, on front porches and phones, in letters and e-mail. No
other subject takes so much of our time, nor touches our souls so
deeply.
Children are not rugged individualists. They have no say in
the political, business and economic decisions made by our
nation. And yet they are our future. That is why we can and
must be their voice. I look forward to hearing from all of you.
Thank-you.
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FIRST LADY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON
LUNCHEON WITH CHILDREN'S ADVOCATES
KANSAS CITY, MO
JUNE 14, 1996
TALKING POINTS
[Acknowledgments: Adele Hall, Chair, Women's Public Service
Network; Pete Levy, President, Chamber of Commerce]
I am delighted to have this opportunity to thank each and
every one of you for the work you do on behalf of children.
One of the reasons I am here in Kansas City is because this
is a place where people are committed to making their
hometown the very best place it can be to raise children.
I have just come from an important and exciting conversation
with members of the Kansas City community. It was a chance
to listen to children, learn about the challenges they face,
and work together toward solutions.
It is heartening to see here in Kansas City so many people
who every day are making children a priority. Yet we have
to acknowledge that Kansas City, like every other community
in this country, is not immune to the challenges facing
American children and their families: The crime in our
streets and violence on the airwaves; the lure of tobacco,
alcohol, and drugs; the burdens of poverty, illiteracy and
poor health; and the pressure to acquire skills to compete
in a global economy.
But there's no problem in America that isn't being solved
somewhere in this country. We can find many of these
solutions here in Kansas City. Parents, schools, churches,
city councils and businesses have come together on behalf of
children to put these solutions into action.
I know that this past week the dramatic red question marks
were unveiled and the #1 Question Campaign was launched. A
result of the ten-year joint initiative between the Heart of
America United Way and the Greater Kansas City Community
Foundation and Affiliated Trust, this campaign is one of
many examples of Kansas City's commitment to children.
From raising children's immunization rates to providing fun
and safe social outlets on summer nights to giving city
employees four hours of paid leave to devote to children's
school activities, the Kansas city community has shown that
it knows the answer to The #1 Question: "Is it good for
children?"
But these programs have worked only because you have all
made a commitment to work together on behalf of children.
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Partnerships are crucial. I believe that the best way we
can help strengthen our families is for each of us -- from
every sector of society -- to recognize our responsibilities
to our children.
Parents have the primary responsibility for their children,
but they cannot fulfill their obligations without help from
the whole community.
Today, we know more about what children need to develop than
ever before. But we still have too few organized ways of
supporting parents in the most important work they do.
I'm hoping that more and more all of us -- politicians,
business leaders, advocates, educators, health care
professionals, the media, and the biggest experts of all --
parents and children -- will share ideas for meeting the
challenges before us.
Children are not rugged individualists. They have no say in
the political, business and economic decisions made by our
nation. And yet they are our future. That is why we can
and must be their voice. Thank you.
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NAME
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Adkins, Lisa
Partnership For Children
Adkins, Lisa
Partnership for Children
Agron, Karen
Jewish Family & Children's Services/Manager of Dev.
Alexander, Mack
KCMC Child Deve. Corp./Staff
Andrade, Leo
Hallmark
Andrews, Brenda
Youth Initiative /Supervisor/City of KC
Asjes, Evert III
Councilperson
Asjes, Susan
Women's Foundation of Greater KC/Exc. Dir.
Bacchus, Ken
Councilperson
Barbar, Jacqrs
YMCA Board
Barchak, Tim
AFL-CIO
Barnes, Mary Jane
Bartch, Angelynn
Kauffman Foundation
Beach, Michael
Actor, Youth Motivation Speaker
Bears, Nicole
Outreach Worker for Youth Panel Nominee
Bell, Ethel Like
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church/Children's Worker
Bell, Henderson L.
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church/Pastor
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Bell, Johnell
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church/12 yr. Old Youth
Belzer, Irvin V.
Jewish Family & Children Services/Board
Bestey, Ulysees Rev.
Paseo Baptist /Day Care Staff
Bey-Vaughn, Frank
KCMC Child Dev. Corp./Board
Bittaye, Lillian
Ad Hoc/Parent
Bittaye, Sanah
Ad Hoc/Child
Blackwood, George Jr.
Councilperson
Bland, Mary
State Legislator
Blom, Tim
D.A.R.E.
Bowar, Elizabeth K.
Bowen, Michael R.
Marillac Center/Exec. Dir.
Bower, Elizabeth
Bowling, Nona
Boyd, Carl
Event Moderator
Boyer-Shesol, Cathy
Brashers, Lollie
Niles Home for Children/Board
Brayer, Mark J
Boys Scouts of Amer/Director Fin.
Briner, Sue
Parris Communications
Brooks, Alvin
Ad Hoc Group Against Crime/Director
Brooks, John
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Brown, Asia
Genesis School/Youth
Brown, Hillary
City Manger's Wife
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Brown, J.T.
Ad Hoc/Board
Brown, Keith
Project Neighborhood/Exec. Director
Brown, Vincent
Boys Scout of Amer/Staff
Bucks, Edo
Vineyard Neighborhood. Assn. Youth
Bullard, Audrey
Principal, Chick Elementary
Bullington, Molly
Bullinton, Stuart
Bussanmas, Sister Corita
St. Vincent School
Bussey, LaKeisha
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Caccamo, Jim
Partnership for Children
Calderon, Annette
Guadalupe Center/Parent
Caldwell, Faye
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church/ Adult Volunteer
Campbell, Kelly
Camp Fire, Heartland Council/Office Manager
Campbell, Marsha
Community activist
Canady, Walter
DeLaSalle Education Center/Child
Cannon, Lindsey
The Promise Project
Caplin, Cami
Student
Carson, Linda
Dept. Of Health & Human Ser/Administration
Carter, May
Transitional Housing Program
Carter, Michael
Carter Broadcast Group/President
Casey, Jermaine
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater KC/Youth
Chafin, Kevin
The Promise Project
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Chambers, Carrie
Partnership for Children
Charles, Fiona
High School Student
Christensen, Courtney
Assistant to the City Manager
Churchill, Deb
Parris Communications
Clark, William H.
Urban League of Greater Kansas City/Director
Clauser, Sharleen
Niles Home for Children/Therapist
Cleaver, Emile
American Cablevision/Individual
Cohen, Ann
Cohen, Tom
Colby, Neal D.
Catholic Charitues/Director
Collins, Deanna
Gillis Center /Child
Collins, Sherida
Gillis Center/Parent
Colombel, Loretta
Combs, Belva
Coalitiation of Concerned People/Parent
Conrad, Kelly
Cooper, Shelia
Parent of Youth Panelist
Coppaken, Candy
Cornwell, Paula
Court Appt. Special Advocates/Director
Cray, Laura
Crippen, Amy
SYNERGY/Staff
Crompton, Dwayne
KCMC Child Deve. Center/Director
Crompton, Elfredia
Local C.D.F. Initiative
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Cubria, Mary Elien
Mid Continent Council of Girl Scouts, Inc
Curls, Louie
Youth
Curls, Melba
KCMC Child Dev. Corp.
Cusely, Sharon
Legal Aid/Juvenile Court
Dalberg, Ted
Salvation Army/Director Lt. Colonel
Danaher, Paul
Councilman
Daniels, Fletcher
State Legislator
Danner, Pat
Congresswoman
Day, Heidi
Young Women's Christian Assoc./Child
Dennis, Alinda
Metropolitain Child Abuse Network
Dillingham, Allen
Senate Aid/Senator Bond
Dixon, Leonard
Coalitiation of Concerned People/Neighborbood Leader
Dolembo, Mary Lynne
Children's Center for Visually Impaired/E.D.
Dooley, Gene
YMCA/Exec. Director
Dougherty, Jim
De La Salle Exec Director
Downs, Pearline
Vineyard Neighborhood Assoc./Youth
Drake, Susan
Campfire
DuBois, Alan
Gensis School, Exc. Director
Eike, Casey
Children's Cntr for the Vis. Impaired/Board Pres.
Elders, Christopher
Youth Panelist
Elders, Judy
Youth Panelist
Elders, Wesley
Parent/Youth Panelist
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Ellis, Frank E.
Swope Parkway Health Center/Exe. Director
Else, Sue
Newhouse/Exe. Director
Emerson, Jan
Campfire
Epperson, Cindy
Camp Fire, Heartland Council
Everhart Carla
United Way
Everhart, Carla
United Way of Wyandotte County
Falls-Woodson, Nina
Heart of Amer Family Services/
Farley, Sue
Pat Danner's Congressional Office
Fields, Taylor
Church Youth Leader/Attorney
Ford, Tom
Metropolitan Luterhan Ministries
Fox, Duane
Siegfried Bingham Law Firm/KCMSD Parent
Franklin, John
Assistant City Manager
Franklin, Leslie
Youth
Franklin, Tresia
Parent
Frazier, Bonnie
Subst.Abuse, Cnsl/Newhouse
Freeman, April
K.C. Housing Authority/Asst. Director
Fridkin, Louann
Fried, Sue Ellen
United Way/Stop Violence Coalition/
Friedmann, Barbara
Coalition for Positive Family Rel/Exec Director
Furla, Jennifer
United Way/Exc. Director
Gaitan, Sylvia
Principal
Garcia, David
De La Salle Ed Cntr./Child
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Garney, Patty
Gemeinhardt, Paul
Ozanam Home for Boys/Exe. Director
Gephardt, Eric
Youth Panelist
Gerrero, Gilbert
Guadalupe Cntr/Staff'
Gibson, Yahna
Niles Home
Gilmore, Daryl
YouthNet
Gines, Delores
Paseo Baptist Church Day Care/Staff Counselor
Gipson, Leda
M.L.K. Center/Board
Glover, Jim
Councilman
Goodwin, Bob
Parent
Goodwin, Brett
Youth Panelist
Goodwin, Donna
Parent and youth panel
Goodwin, Natalie
Student
Grams, Dennis
Regional
Grant, Gwendolyn
Urban League/Vice President
Groves, Irma
Sycamore Groves Neighborhood
Gwynn, Jamie
Student
Haines, Cheryl
Camp Fire, Heartland Council/Parent
Haines, Mistry
Camp Fire Heartland Council/Child
Hall, Adele
Women's Public Service Network
Hall, Bill
Hallmark Corp. Foundation
Hall, Don
Hailmark
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Halliburton, Dick
Legal Aid of Western Mo./Exe. Director
Hallock, Duane
Heart of Amer. United Way
Hanson, Phil
Heart of Amer. United Way
Haren, Karen
Youth Net/Exe. Director
Hart-Whitmore, Crystal
Don Bosco Center
Hartsfield, Wallace
Metropolitan Miss. Baptist Church/Rev.
Hean, Yin
Youth Participant
Hebert, Shawna
Youth Participant
Heide, Jane
Heart of Amer. United Way
Henderson, Pankisha
Student
Hernandez, Martha
Hicks, Mona
Nurse
Hiebert, Shanna
Youth Panelist
Hiebert, Shelly
Parent of Youth Panelist
Hill, LuAnne
Chidr. Cntr. For the Visually Impaired/Child
Hill, Ruth
Art of Positive Teaching/Vice President
Hill, Stephanie
Children Visually Impaired /Youth
Hill, Stephen
U.S. Depart. Of Justice
Hodges, Lindsay
AFI-CIO
Hogan, Barb
D.A.R.E.
Holliday, Gayle
K.C.A.T.A.
Hosman, Bruce
Foster Parent
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Hosman, Linda
Foster Parent
Howard, Ron
Heart of Amer. United Way
Hughes, Craig
Project Choice
Hughes, Mike
YMCA of Greater KC
Hughes, Moncella
Newhouse
Hull, Sarah
Hunt, Judy
Partnership for Children
Hurst, Gayle Dr.
Primitivo Garcia/Principal
Jackson, Laurie
SYNERGY/Dir. Of Resid.Program
Jackson, Marcus
KCPL
Jacob, Kim
St. Vincents School
Jacobson, Mae
Jaramillo, Mary Lou
Mattie Rhodes Counseling & Arts Cntr.
Jennings, Drue
KCPL
Jennings, Kathy
KCMC Child Deve. Cor/Parent
Jennings, Sue
KCPL
Johnson, A.L. Rev.
Zion Grove Baptist Church
Johnson, Fred W., Jr.
Recreation Services/City of Kansas City
Johnson, Jackie
Federal Comm.Block Grant Program
Johnson, Joe
Outreach Worker for Youth Panel Nominee
Jones, Eugene
KC Housing Authority/Director
Justvig, Mary M.
Salvation Army
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Kahn, Sybil
Museum Without Walls
Kaniger, Gabrielle
Central Exchange
Kauffman, Sandy
State Legislator
Keith, Gertrude
Child Advocate
Kemp, Rose
Division of Laobr, Women Bureau
Kent, Bruce
SBA
Kent, Bruce W.
Small Business Admin/Regional Manager
King, Leonard E
Brooklyn Ave Family Cntr./Exe. Director
Kitchen, Alice
Children's Mercy Hospital
Knight, Jennifer
Parris Communications
Kreamer, Jan
Greater KC Community Foundation
Krystel, Ginny
Jewish Family & Chidlren Services/Parent
Krystel, Melissa
Jewish Family & Children ServicesChild
Kuhns, Carol
Synergy/Exe. Director
Lakin, Scott
State Legislator
Larson, Wendie
Girls to Women/Exe. Director
Lee, Donald
Niles Home for Children/Exc. Director
Lee, Marcella
Foster Parent/Domestic Relations Attorney
Lever, Anne
Parent
Levi, Pete
Greater KC Chamber of Commerce
Levin, Rabbi Mark
Congegation Beth Torah
Lewis, Harriett
Genesis School/Staff
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Lichti, Theresa
Synergy/Child Reisidential Center
Lindenbaum, Sharon
The Kansas City Star
Loar, Teresa
Councilwoman
Lockwood, Dallas
Camp Fire/Office Manager
Lollis, Linda
SEMHS
Lowery, Nick
Ex-KC Chiefs player/Community Advocate
Lowrey, Sarah
Youth Advocate
Lucas, Richardo
Project Neighborhood
Luty, Mary Kate
Court Appt. Special Adocates
Mack, Sheila
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Maddox, Sharon
YouthNet
Maggie, Zak
AFL-CIO
Maltbia, Anita
Assistant City Manager
Mann, Pam
Gillis Center
Mann, Rev. Sam
United Inner City Services
Marchbank, Gary
State of Missouri * Div. of Family Services
Margoluis, Emily
YMCA
Marinovitch, Carol
Mayor - City of Kansas City, Kansas
Massie Julie
United Way
Mast, Kandi
United Way
Matava, Tobie
Human Rights Project
Matheny, Mary Ann
Battered Women's Shelter; Hope House
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Matovu, Joseph
The Whole Person
Matt, Dick
State of Missouri . Div. of Family Services
Mauer, Judge William
Jackson Cty Court House - 16th Judicial
Mayer, Sandy
KC Missouri School Board member
McAfee, Michael
Greater KC Community Foundation
McCarthy, Karen
Congresswoman
McCluney, Jeremiah
Martin Luther King Urban Center/Youth
McEachen, Dr. Bill
KC Pediatric Society
McGee, Tanisha
Youth Participant
McGuigan, Karen
Girl Scouts
McQueen, Clyde
Full Employment Council
Medina, Cris
Dir - Guadalupe Center
Melgoza Pecina, Adriana
Kauffman Foundation
Melgoza, Alicia
Parent of Youth Panelist
Melgoza, Anna
Student
Melgoza, Jackie
Youth participant
Melgoza, Judy
Businesswoman
Mendez, Sally
Merritt, Marcia
Moors, Mike
United Way
Morgan, Annette
State Legislator
Morgan, Ray
Don Bosco Center
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Morrill, Roy
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Murguia, Alfred
Murguia, Amalia
Murguia, Carlos
Murguia, Rose Mary
Nagel, Marlene
Mid-America Regional Council
Nash, Michael
United Way
Neal, Debra
Substance abuse counselor
Neal, Morgan
10 year old daughter of Debra
Nelson, Barbara
Community Activist
Nelson, Bill
Boatmen's Bank
Nosiri, Thommie
State of Missouri - Div. of Family Services
Donnell, Randall
Children's Mercy Hospital
Olinger, Laura
Parent
Olinger, Mark
Parent
Overton, Glen "Woody"
General Services Administration
Pajor, Carolyn
Parent
Pajor, John
Parent
Parker, Henry
Boy Scouts
Parker, Henry J., Jr.
Boy Scouts of America
Parker, Lloyd
Hallmark
Parris, Stella
Roshann's Mother
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Habitat House occupant
Peck, Lynn
The Children's Place
Pfeifer, Gabrielle
D.A.R.E.
Phillips, Karen
Court Services
Phillips, Michelle
College Student
Phillips, Renate
Health Care
Philpot, Carlton
Parent of Youth Panelist
Philpot, Karlla
Youth Panelist
Philpot, Othello
Parent of Youth Panelist
Pierson Flint, Neldra
Jack & Jill
Powell,Carolyn
Kansas City Missouri School District
Presson, E. Wynn
Health Midwest
Price, Kendra
United Way
Prince, Jenny
AFL-CIO
Pruett, Julie
English Landing Elementary School
Pulliam, Frenchie
St. Vincent's
Pulliam, Gina
Heart of America United Way
Ralph, Reverend Jane
Metropolitan Lutheran Ministries
Ramirez, Santos
Project Choice
Reed, Josh
Youth Panelist
Rhone, Tom
Kauffman Foundation
Rice, Gerald
Coalition of Concerned People/Youth
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Coalition of Concerned People/ Convener
Richardson, Mae
St. Vincent's School
Riley, Terry
KCMO School Board
Rilinger, Palle
MOCSA/Director
Rios, Gina
Girl Scouts of Mid America/Child
Rios, Pauline
Girl Scouts of Mid America/Board Member
Rivard, Nick
Spofford Home
Rizzo, Henry
State Legislator
Roberts, Monica
Youth Panelist
Robinson, D. Jeanne
Councilwoman
Roby, Mercyne
Child/YOUTHNET
Roby, Michael
Child/YOUTHNET
Rodgers, Rosa
Vineyard Neighborhood Assoc
Rodgers-Stanley, Dr. Rita
Samuel Rodgers Community Health Center
Rogers, Charles
Attorney
Ross, Carson
State Legislator
Ross, David
Boy Scouts/Executive Director
Rotert, Father Norman
Visitation Church/Catholic Charities
Rothwell, Carol
American Cablevision
Royal, Queen Esther
Local C.D.F. Initiative
Ruiz, Richard
El Centro
Sailer, Sister Berta
St. Vincent Day Care Center
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Sanchez, Victor
Guadalupe Center/Child
Sanders, Uraya
Youth Panel Nominee
Sassone, AI
United Way
Scaggs, Patricia Cowan
Teacher, Lincoln College Prep. Academy
Scott, Carol
Metropolitan Child Care Council/Director
Scott, Jewell
The Civic Council/Director
Sherman, Alyce
Center High School
Shook, Marjanee
Paseo Baptist Church Day Care/Youth
Sill-Rodgers, Judge Christine
Family Court Judge
Silverman, Shelly
Skaggs, Bill
State Legislator
Sloan, Laura Curry
Smith, Beth
Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
Smith, David
Boys & Girls Clubs/Executive Director
Smith, Eddie
Lives in Habitat House
Smith, Lou
Kauffman Foundation
Smith, Vickie
Lives in Habitat House
Smith, Willy
KC Marching Cobras
Snead, Donna
Guardian of Youth Panelist
Sosland-Edelman, Debbie
Sostand Foundation
Stackhaus, Aggie
Councilwoman
Stafford, Deonne
Project Choice
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Stanton, Susan
Payless Cashways/President/CEO
Stark-Corn, Catherine
YouthNet
Starr, Carlos
Student/Niles Home For Children
Steele, Kathleen
Regional Director/Health & Human Services
Stelzer, Leslie
The Promise Project Program/Parent
Stern, Ann
Strophmman, Kristina
AFL-CIO
Stubbs-Gillette, Shirley
KCMC Child Development Corporation
Sull, Doreen
Parent/Young Men's Christian Association
Sull, Jenny
Child/Young Men's Christian Association
Sutton, Ethel
President/Vineyard Neighborhood Assoc
Swoope, Gwen
Hickman Mills High School
Swope, Judy
Councilwoman
Tarpley, Linda S.
YWCA/Board Member
Tarpley-Standridge, Clair Rebecca
YWCA/Child
Taylor, Michael
Director/Pathway Transitional Living Program
Thomas, Dave
SPRINT
Thompson, Cheryl C.
Instructional Supervisor/KCMSD
Thompson, Marvia
MLK Urban Center/Adult Volunteer
Thompson, Rev. Nelson
Martin Luther King Urban Center/Director
Thurman, Andre
Break & Build/Director
Timberlake, BeJay
Youth Panelist Nominee
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Tindail, Francis
Council Aide
Trammel, Millard
Parents as Teachers
Turner-Jackson, Sharon
Coordinator/Operation Break & Build
Uhimann, Patricia
The Uhlmann Company
Vander Velde, Betsy
Heart of America Family Services
Wade, Marie
Transitional Housing Program
Wainright, Calvin
Don Bosco Center/Staff
Walker, Dennis
Instructor/Paseo Academy
Walker, Dr. Sandra V.
U.S. Department of Education
Ward, Kathy
AFL-CIO
Ward, Linda
Payless Cashways
Ward, Terry
H&R Block
Warren-Norwood, Ranita
Youth Advisory Council/Program Coordinator
Washington, Phyllis
Principal/Swinney Elementary School
Watson, Cara
Youth
Watson, Olivia
Parent/Community Advocate
Webb, Mildred
Primitivo Garcia World Language School
Wesley, Don
De La Salle/Parent
Westbrook, David
Corporate Communications Group
Whalen, David H.
Active Single Custodial Parent
Wheeler, Charles
Student
Wheeler, Marion
Walton Construction
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Don Bosco/Child
Wideman, Amy
Gillis Center/Staff
Wilder, Harris
Wilding, Jennifer
The Promise Project/Program Coordinator
Wilkins, Lenora
Wilkins, Nathaniel O.
Recreation Superintendent, City of Kansas City
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TransAmerica
Williams, Bridgette
AFL-CIO
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Williams, Jacqueline
Business Comunity
Williams, Jan
Holliday Montessori
Williams-Neal, Mary
Councilwoman
Wilson, Susan
Crittendon
Wilson-Simpson, Dorothy
Spofford Homes/Executive Director
Windham, Daniel
Young Audiences
Woodson, Ryan Austin
Heart of America Family Services/Child
Woodson-Falls, Nina
Heart of America Family Services/Parent
Woodworth, Bob
The Kansas City Star/President & Publisher
Wyler, Joy
Parent/adopted disabled children/health care
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KCMSD
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Architect
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City's children is the Report Card. Published annually, the Report Card
President
Kansas City ADD Processible Amorication
is based on a school-based grading system which shows conditions for
Janice C. Kreamer
Present
children in metro Kansas City in the areas of Safety & Security, Health,
Greater Karman fate Community
Foundation & Affiliated Trusts
Education, Child Card, and Teen Years. The first three Report Cards
Rabbi Mark Levin
received a grade of "D+." However, the 1995/96 Report Card assigned
Huth form
Julie Massic
the community of grade of "C." While this improvement is but an
Youth Representative
Honorable Cordell D. Meeks. Jr.
incremental gain overall, specific areas of the Report Card have seen
District Court Judge. Wywndotte County
dramatic improvement: immunization rates of children under the age
Dr. Robert H. Menelly
Community Versitear
of two have soared from 52% to 72%; violent crimes are down; more
Honorable Carlos Murgula
District Court Judge. Wynndatte County
mothers are seeking prenatal care: fewer teens are having babies; and,
David F. Oliver
achievement scores of students are above national averages.
Partner
Brean Cavell
Kendre Price
Youth Representation
The Partnership for Children's vision is that children are the
AI Sassone
President
conscience of a community; and the care a community expresses for a
Heart of America United Way, inc.
child becomes the simplest and most elegant measure of that
Susan M. Stanton
President and COO
community's regard for its self. Our mission is to secure from every
Paylone inc
William Tempet
citizen of our community the highest regard for the care and treatment
President and CLO
UMB Bank Kanses
of our children and their families; to define, elicit, and measure
David P. thomas
desirable behaviors consistent with that attitude and displayed by
Director, Community Allena
Spent
precise actions which are validated by measurable behavior showing
Linde Ward
Director, investor Relations
that Kansas City's commitment to its community starts with a
Paylens Cashways. NM
David Westbrook
commitment to its children.
President & CEO
Corporate Communicate as Group
Fugene R. Wilson
President, Youth Development
Kwing Mouth Kaullichn Commission
Executive Director
James M Children 0
Extended Page
7.1
Is it good
for the children
The #1 Question Campaign
The #1 Question Campaign is a metropolitan-wide marketing effort that seeks to
engage Greater Kansas Citians in efforts that advance the well-being of area
children and youth. Greater Kansas City will be asked to use the simple, elegant
question "Is it good for the children?" as a litmus test for decisions to be made
anywhere in their lives, whether il be at their place of businesses, homes,
schools. or place of worship.
The campaign combines the highly sophisticated techniques of contemporary
marketing -- research, positioning, brand identification, paid advertising, direct
mail, and public relations -- with grassroots energies to link all of Kansas City to
the needs of its children. Early metropolitan-area campaign adopters include
teachers and superintendents, parents and young people, civic/business leaders
and community groups, youth-serving agencies and religious institutions.
Below is a sample of billboards currently being displayed in Greater Kansas City:
What is Kansas City's #1 question
Is it good
for the children
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The Status of
Children in
Metro
Kansas City
"A Picture
of Hope"
The 1995/96
Report Card &
Data Briefing
Book
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Table Of Contents
I.
Leadership/Forward
3- 4
A Year Of Action
5-7
III. Overview Of Report Card 1995/96
8 - 9
IV. Report Card 1995/96
Safety & Security
10-11
Benchmarks: Violent crime
Child abuse and neglect
AFDC
Health
12 13
Benchmarks: Early prenatal care Low birth weight Infant mortality Immunizations WIC program
Child Care
14-15
Benchmarks: Quality Cost to parents Capacity vs. demand Resource and referral
Education
16 17
Benchmarks: Achievement scores
High school completion
School readiness
Post-graduate success
Bond issues
Teen Years
18- 19
Benchmarks: Teen births
Alcohol & other drug use
Teen homicides
V. Data Appendix
20-27
VI. Acknowledgements
28-30
VII. Honor Roli Recognition
"Squash It" Youth
11
Kansas Legislature
13
KCPT Kids Television 19
17
The Kansas City Star
19
VIII. Index
31
IX. Credits
32
1
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The Pan,
Introduction
Community Four
Ship for Children, a 10-year initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City
community
in
than & Affiliated Trusts, exists to improve conditions for children by mobilizing powerful new voices in the
** on their behalf. Created in 1991, the Partnership stands for the principle that children are our most
valuable and vulnerable natural resource.
Children an
Our Bellef
conscience of a community; and the care a community expresses for a child becomes the simplest and
most elegant measure of that community's regard for itself.
To secure 1.
Mission Statement
families; to defin
every citizen of our community the highest regard for the care and treatment of our children and their
which are V.I.
elicit, and measure desirable behaviors consistent with that attitude - - and displayed by precise actions
ited by measurable behavior showing that Kansas City's commitment to its community starts with a
commitment to its children.
The Partn,
Preface
Annually, these
hip for Children issued its first Report Card and accompanying Data Briefing Book in September 1992.
lives. The Repo
orts document the status of children in Greater Kansas City and encourage actions to improve children's
results, not men
and focuses on the whole child, rather than just one element of a child's life. It emphasizes measurable
fforts made. The Report Card is based on the belief that thoughtfully conceived actions by a motivated
citizenry will result in healthier children and their families.
Permission to cody
Partnership for Children 1055 Broadway, Suite 170 Kansas City. Missouri 64105 Office: 816/842-7643 FAX: 816/842-7907
"ingle. and otherwise use this work IS granted. as long as authorship is properly credited. Additional hard copies are available through the Partnership for Children.
Electronic copies are available from KCPT-TV 19 thre
the World Wide Web at HTTP://WWW.TV1S.KCPT.ORG
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Leadership
An initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts,
the Partnership for Children is governed by a steering committee drawn from the boards of directors
of the two organizations and the community.
Greater Kansas City
Greater Kansas City
Heart o! America United Way. Inc.
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts
1995 Board of Directors
1995 Board of Directors
1995 Community Advisors
Rev. Earl Abel. pastor, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Earl Abel. pasior, Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Rose Bryant, community volunteer
of Jesus Christ
of Jesus Christ
Dwayne A. Crompton. executive director, KCMC Child
William S. Barkley, president and chief executive officer,
Development Corporation"
Mary Jane Barnes, community volunteer
Tension Envelope Company
John B. Deadwyler. Scientific Education Partnership
William S. Berkley, president and chief executive officer,
Tension Envelope Company
Henry W. Bioch. chairman of the board. H&R Block, Inc.
Paul Dinovitz. vice president and general manager,
Linda J. Carson, regional administrator, Administration for
Richard L. Bond. vice chairman of the board. Guaranty Bank
KMBC TV Channel 9
Children and Families. Department of Health & Human
& Trust
Patricia A. Garney, Garney Companies. Inc.
Services
Joanne M. Collins. assistant vice president, United Missouri
Andrea C. Hall. vice president, K.C. Operations, Midwest
J. Richard Deviln. executive vice president. Sprint
Bank of Kansas City
Research Institute
Frank C. DeRiso, president, United Food & Commercial
Laura A. Cray, community volunteer*
Robert L. Henley, visiting professor, UMKC-School of
Workers, Local 576
Betsey S. Fletcher, community volunteer
Education
William H. Dunn, Sr., chairman of the board. J.E. Dunn
Anita B. Gorman, president City of Fountains"
Stephen L. HIII, Jr., U.S. Attorney
Construction Company"
Richard C. Green. chairman of the board. president, and
Mary Lou Jaramillo, executive director, Mattie Rhndes
Michael Fisher, president. Heart of America AFL-CIO
chief axecutive officer, UniCorp United, Inc.
Counseling & Art Center
Michael T. Fleming, executive vice president. Mercantile
Aciele C. Hall, community volunteer*
Denise E Jordon. managing editor, The Kansas City Globe
Bank of Kansas City
Paul H, Henson, chairman, Kansas City Southern Industries,
W. Terrence Kliroy, partner. Shughart Thomson & Kiiroy
Rafael Garcia, president, Rafael Architects. Inc.
Inc.
P.O.
Patricia A. Garney, Gamey Companies, Inc.
Drue Jennings, president and chief executive officer, Kansas
Sandra Lawrence, director for regional development.
Robert K. Green. executive vice president.
City Power & Light Company*
Midwest Regional Institute
UtiliCorp United. Inc.
Herman A, Johnson, president. Hermen Johnson Company
Robert C. Levy, Seigfreid. Bingham. Levy, Selzer & Gee
Donald J. Hall. Jr., Hallmark vice president - creative.
Jonathan M. Kemper, president, Commerce Bank of
Honorable Cordell D. Meeks. Jr., district court judge,
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Kansas City
Wyandotte County, Kansas"
Mary Kay Horner, vice president retail, First National Bank
Robert A. Kipp. group vice president. Hailmark Cards. Inc.
Judy Melgoza, community volunteer
of Kansas
Janice C. Kreamer. president, Greater Kansas City
Lynn Mitchelson, executive vice president, Bank IV
Norman Hudson, president. Kansas City Federation of
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts"
Kansas, N.A.
Teachers. Local 691
Ramon Murguia, attorney at law
Jannings J. Newcom, Shook, Hardy & Bacon
Marcus Jackson. senior vice president power supply.
William C. Nelson, chairman of the board, president. and
James T. Nunnelly, anti-drug programs division
Kansas City Power & Light Company
chief executive officer, Boatmen's First National Bank-
administrator, Jackson County Frosecutor's Office
Sylvester James. Jr., partner. Kenner and James
David F. Oliver. partner, Bryan Cave up*
John E. Palmer. president, EDP Enterprises, Inc.
W. Jackson Letts, consultant, Fairbanks Morse Pump
John H Robinson chairman emeritus. Black & Veatch
Irane Salazar, minority health educator. Kansas City,
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ommunity Leaders
port Card 1995/96 Has Been Endorsed By:
William T. Esrey, chairman and CEO, Sprint
SuEllen Fried, community volunteer
Anita Gorman, community votunteer
Joseph McGuff, retired editor. The Kansas City Star
Hon. Cordell D. Meeks, Jr.. Wyandotte County district court judge
Robert B. Rogers. chairman and CEO. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Rev. Thomas Savage. S.J., president, Rockhurst College
U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Kansas Republican
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
eering Committee
An initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City
minunity Foundation & Affiliated Trusts, the Partnership for Children is governed by
earing committee drawn from the boards of directors of the two organizations and
community.
Chairmen:
William C. Nelson, chairman, president. ano CEO, Boatmen's First National Bank
Report Card
Robert C. Woodworth, president & publisher, The Kansas City Star
mbers:
Barbara Ailmon, president, H&R Block Foundation
Laura A. Cray, community volunteer
Report on: The Status of Children in Greater Kansas City
Dwayne A. Crampton. executive director. KCMC Child Development Corporation
William H. Dunn, Sr., chairman of the board, J.E. Dunn Construction Company
0-19
1995/96
John B. Francis, president, Francis Families Foundation
Ages:
Year:
Anita B. Gorman, community volumeer
Marjorie D. Grant, vice president, AMC Entertainment, Inc.
Parents/Guardians:
Citizens of Greater Kansas City
Adele C. Hall, community volunteer
Judy H. Hunt, community volunteer
Drue Jennings, president & CEO, Kansas City Power & Light Company
Cheryl Jernigan. president, Kansas City Area Hospital Association
Janice C. Kreamer. president, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Hon. Cordell D. Meeks, Jr., district court judge, Wyandotte County, Kansas
Dr. Robert H. Meneilly, community volunteer
Overall
Hon. Carlos Murgula, district court judge. Wyandotte County, Kansas
David F. Oliver, partner, Bryan Cave LLP
Bonnie Peterson, vice president patient services. Trinity Lutheran Hospital
Kendra Price, Youth Representative
Grade
Al Sassone. president. Heart of America United Way, Inc.
Susan M. Stanton, president & COO. Payless Cashways, Inc.
William Tempel, president & CEO, UMB Bank Kansas
David P. Thomas, director, community affairs. Sprint
linda Ward director, investor relations, Payless Cashways, Inc.
David H. Westbrook, president & CEO. Corporate Communications Group, Inc.
Greater Kansas City has been graded c for 199 5/96
Eugene R, Wilson, president. youth development, Ewing Marion Kautiman
Foundation
Dated this fifth day of
October
199 5
-
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inmunity Leaders
port Card 1995/96 Has Been Endorsed By:
William T. Esrey. chairman and CEO. Sprint
SuEllen Fried, community volunteer
Anita Gorman, community volunteer
Joseph McGuff, retired editor, The Kansas City Star
Hon. Cordell D. Meeks. Jr., Wyandotte County district court judge
Robert B. Rogers, chairman and CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Rev. Thomas Savage, S.J., president. Rockhurst College
U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Kansas Republican
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILOAEN
ering Committee
An initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City
imunity Foundation & Affiliated Trusts, the Partnership for Children IS governed by
ering committee drawn from the boards of directors of the two organizations and
immunity.
Chairmen:
William C. Nelson, chairman. president. and CEO. Boatmen's First National Bank
Report Card
Robert C. Woodworth, president & publisher. The Kansas City Star
mbers:
Barbara Allmon, president, H&R Block Foundation
Report on: The Status of Children in Greater Kansas City
Laura A. Cray, community volunteer
Dwayne A. Crompton, executive director. KCMC Child Development Corporation
William H. Dunn, Sr., chairman of the board, J.E. Dunn Construction Company
Ages:
0-19
Year:
1995/96
John B. Francis, president. Francis Families Foundation
Anita B. Gorman community volunteer
Marjorie D. Grant. vice president, AMC Entertainment, Inc.
Parents/Guardians:
Citizens of Greater Kansas City
Adele C. Hall, community volunteer
Judy H. Hunt, community volunteer
Drue Jannings, president & CEO. Kansas City Power & Light Company
Cheryl Jernigan. president. Kansas City Area Hospital Association
Janice C. Kreamer, president. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Hon. Cordell D. Meeks, Jr., district court judge, Wyandotte County, Kansas
Overall
Dr. Robert H. Meneilly. community volunteer
Hon. Cartos Murguia, district court judge, Wyandotte County Kansas
David F. Oliver, partner, Bryan Cave LLP
Bonnie Peterson. vice president, patient services, Trinity Lutheran Hospital
Kendra Price, Youth Representative
Grade
AI Sassone. president, Heart of America United Way, Inc.
Susan M. Stanton, president & COO. Payless Cashways. Inc.
William Tempel, president & CEO. UMB Bank Kansas
David P. Thomas. director, community affairs, Sprint
Linda Ward. director, investor relations, Payless Cashways. Inc.
David H. Westbrook, president & CEO, Corporate Communications Group, Inc.
Greater Kansas City has been graded
c
for
199
5/96
Eugene R. Wilson, president. youth development, Ewing Marion Kauffman
Foundation
Dated this fifth day of
October
, 199 5
77
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MARK
IGRADE
COMMENTS
Partnership for Children
Safety & Security:
D-
The Partnership for Children issued its first Report Card and accompany-
Violent Crime
9 Briefing Book in September 1992. Annually, these reports document the
Crimes in Missouri decreased by 12%
Slight
a.us of children in Greater Kansas City and encourage actions to improve
Child Abuse & Neglect
improvement,
i dren's lives. The Report Card focuses on the whole child, rather than just
Reports of abuse & neglect up 7%
more needs to
18 part of a child's life. It emphasizes the measurable results, not merely
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
be done
forts made, and it is intended to be a trusted data resource for policy mak-
(AFDC)
I
S, children's advocates. parents. and the media. The Partnership defines the
Number of families receiving AFDC up 6%
etro area as Clay, Jackson, and Platte countles in Missouri and Johnson and
lyandotte counties In Kansas.
Health:
B-
A 10-year initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater
ansas City Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts, the Partnership for
Early Prenatal Care
85% of babies born received prenatal care
+
hildren exists to improve the conditions for children by mobilizing powerful
9W voices in the community to work on their behalf.
Low Birth Weight
Significant
Stable number of babies born weighing
Our mission IS to secure from every citizen of our community the highest
improvement
less than 5.5 pounds
gard for the care and treatment of our children and their families; to define,
keep up the
licit. and measure desirable behaviors consistent with that attitude - - and
Intant Mortality
+
Rate per 100,000 births is 8.8
good work
isplayed by precise actions which are validated by measurable behavior
nowing that Kansas City's commitment to its community starts with a com-
Immunizations
ilment to its children.
Rate soared from 56% to 72% in one year
+
Child Care:
I
Quality
2 in 5 children are cared for by a degreed
provider
Too soon
Cost To Parents
Average yearty price of infant care is
to be
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
$4,950
1055 Broadway Suite 170
graded
Capacity vs. Demand
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Infant care is difficult to find
816-842-7643 FAX 816-842-7907
Resource and Referral
Graphic design and production services courtesy of
8,500 families received education and
Corporate Communications Group, Inc.
counseling
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MARK
ORADE
COMMENTS
Education:
B
School Readiness
95% of children were ready for school
+
Achievement Scores
Students remain above national aver-
*
Shows
ZIP
ages
consistency
High School Completion
*
Rates dropped to 73%
Post-Graduate Success
Data not currently collected
I
Bond Issues
86% passed: up from 33%
+
I have read the Partnership for Children's 1995/96 Report Card and Brieling Book and I, too, am committed to improving
State
Teen Years:
D+
Teen Birth Rate
Fax
12.1% of all babies were born to teen
+
mothers
Better; but
Substance Abuse
will require
Alcohol regularly used by 34% of 8th
+
graders
continued hard
work
Teen Homicides
40 youth between 15 and 19 died in
1993
Overall Grade:
c
Report Card 1995/96 uses this grading system: A. excellent B. good: C. needs
Please continue to keep me Informed of your progress through quarterly reports.
Please notify me regarding other Issues and/or programs which are facing the Partnership for Children.
Please keep me advised of any forthcoming special initiatives in which my help could make a difference.
improvement D. seriously deficient: F. failing; !, insufficient information available. The grades
are based on the analysis of the most recent data for benchmarks that are widely regarded as
good measures of children's well-being. For a more detailed explanation refer to the Data
Brieting Book. Copies may be obtained through the Partnership for Children.
Data were analyzed Ic determine:
Whether the situation was improving (+). stabilizing (X), or getting worse (-)
the status of children in metro Kansas City.
Whether the situation was better or worse than the national average
Distance from the Year 2000 Goal
Name
Address
City
Telephone
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Honor Roll Recipients
KCPT Kids Television 19
Getting kids ready to learn is the inspiration for the new KCPT Kids
Television 19 project. The pilot project is structured around programs pro-
vided by the PBS Ready-to-Leam Service. KCPT then customizes the
programming by adding in-between shorts on varying subjects. Since
April, the station has received more than 1,000 phone calls requesting
more information.
The Kansas City Star
"Raising Kansas City: Values and the Next Generation" is an in-
Kansas City, Missouri 64105
Suile 170
1055 Broadway
depth look at values and how they affect young people. Each month, the
Star focuses on one of twelve core values identified by a panel of commu-
Partnership For Children
nity experts. Another example of the Star's commitment to educating the
public on children's issues can be found on the editorial pages, where
numerous editorials have appeared in support of child care, safety, and
health concerns. Most recently. six editorials were run in support of
immunizations.
"Squash It" Youth
Among many urban youths, walking away from a fight is perceived
as cowardice. "Squash It" plants the idea that real strength means using
your head, not weapons, to resolve conflicts - using peers to get the
message across. Seven youth who were integrally involved in launching
the campaign nearly a year ago continue to work as leaders in building
the campaign. The youth have spent a combined 2,000 hours getting
"Squash It" up and running locally. Their efforts have already shown
signs of success with rival gang members freely choosing to squash their
differences.
The Kansas Legislature
With the passage of The Child Immunization Reform Act, the Kansas
Legislature corrected impediments to immunization on two fronts. First,
it allows parents to delegate immunization consent to a relative or child
care provider. Second, private insurance companies are required - as
policies are renewed - to cover the cost of immunizations for children
Here
Stamp
Place
up to thirty-six months of age with no co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible
requirement.
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The Partnership for Children, an initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Affiliated Trusts, mobilizes powerful and effective voices to speak out for the
children of metropolitan K ; City. The Partnership stands for the principle that children are our most valuable
vulnerable Iral resource. and works for change on behalf of children.
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Fr: Nicole
Adult Bios & partnership for Children
report card $ info follow
FAX # 202/456-9412 -
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Leadership
An initiative of the Heart of America United Way and the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts,
the Partnership for Children is governed by a steering committee drawn from the boards of directors
of the two organizations and the community.
Greater Kansas City
Greater Kansas City
Heart of America United Way. Inc.
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts
1995 Board of Directors
1995 Board at Directors
1995 Community Advisors
Rev. Earl Abal. pastor. Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Earl Abel. pastor Palestine Missionary Baptist Church
Rose Bryant. community volunteer
of Jasus Christ
of Jesus Christ
Dwayne A. Crompton. executive director, KCMC Child
William $. Berklay, president and chief executive officer.
Development Corporation*
Mary Jane Barnes. community volunteer
Tension Envelope Company
John 8. Deadwyler, Scientific Education Partnership
William S. Barkley, president and chief executive officer.
Tansion Envelope Company
Henry W. Bloch, chairman of the board. H&R Block Inc.
Paul Dinovitz, vice president and general manager.
Linda J. Carson, regional administrator. Administration for
Richard L. Bond, vice chairman of the board, Guaranty Bank
KMBC TV Channel 9
Children and Families. Department of Health & Human
& Trust
Patricia A. Garney. Gamey Companies Inc.
Services
Joanne M. Collins, assistant vice president, United Missouri
Andrea C. Hall, vice president, K.C. Operations, Midwest
J. Richard Devilin, executive vice president, Sprint
Bank of Kansas City
Research Institute
Frank C. DeRiso. president. United Food & Commercial
Laura A. Cray. community volumeer*
Robert L Henley, visiting professor, UMKC-School of
Workers, Local 576
Betsey $. Fletcher, community volunteer
Education
William H. Dunn, Sr., chairman of the board. J.E. Dunn
Anita B. Gorman, president, City of Fountains"
Stephen L. Hill, Jr., U.S. Attorney
Construction Company*
Richard C. Green, chairman of the board. president. and
Mary Lou Jaramillo. exocutive director. Mattia Rhodes
Michael Fisher, president, Heart of America AFL-CIO
chief executive officer, uneCorp United, Inc.
Counseling & Art Center
Michael T. Fleming, exacutive vice president, Mercantile
Adele C. Hall, community volonteer"
Denise E. Jordon managing editor, The Kansas City Globe
Bank of Kansas City
Paul H. Henson, chairman. Kansas City Southern Industries,
W. Terrence Kilroy, partner, Shughart Thomson & Kilroy
Rafael Garcia, president, Refael Architects, Inc.
Inc.
P.C.
Patricia A. Gamey, Garney Companies. Inc.
Drue Jennings, president and chief executive officer. Kansas
Sandra Lawrence, director for regional development,
Robert K. Green, executive vice president,
City Power & Light Company"
Midwest Regional Institute
UtiliCorp United. Inc.
Herman A. Johnson. president. Herman Johnson Company
Robert C. Levy. Selgfreid, Bingham, Levy, Selzer & Gee
Donaid J. Hall, Jr.. Hallmark vice president - creative,
Jonathan M. Kemper, president. Commerce Bank of
Honorable Cordell D. Meaks. Jr., district court judge.
Hailmark Cards. Inc.
Kansas City
Wyandotte County, Kansas*
Mary Kay Homer, vice president - retail. First National Bank
Robert A. Kipp. group vice president. Hallmark Cards. Inc.
Judy Melgoza, community volunteer
of Kansas
Janice C. Kreamer. president, Greater Kansas City
Lynn Mitchelson. executive vice president, Bank IV
Norman Hudson, president. Kansas City Federation of
Community Foundation & Affiliated Trusts*
Kansas, N.A.
Teachers. Local 691
Ramon Murguia, attorney at law
Jennings j. Newcom. Shook Hardy & Bacon
Marcus Jackson, senior vice president - power supply,
Kansas City Power & Light Company
William C. Nelson, chairman of the board, president, and
James T. Nunnelly, anti-drug programs division
chief executive officer, Boatmen's First National Bank*
administrator. Jackson County Prosecutor's Office
Sylvester James. Jr., partner. Kenner and James
David F, Oliver, partner. Bryan Cave LLP"
John E. Palmer, president, EDP Enterprises. Inc.
W. Jackson Letts. consultant. Fairbanks Morse Pump
John H. Robinson, chairman emerttus, Black & Vealch
Irene Satazar, minority health educator, Kansas City,
Division
Missouri Health Department
Edward W. Mehrer, Jr., executive vice president
Beth K. Smith, adjunct professor, UMKC Bloch School of
administration, Marion Merrell Dow, Inc.
Business & Public Administration
Elizabeth T. Solberg. executive vice president and senior
partner. Flelshman-Hillard. Inc.
E. Wynn Fresson, vice chairman of the board, Health
Morton :. Sostand. chairman, Sestand Publishing Company
David H. Westbrook. president and chief executive officer,
Midwest
David Stanley. chairman of the board and chief executive
Corporate Communications Group, Inc."
Steve Roling, vice president public affairs. Ewing Marion
officer, Payless Cashways. Inc.
Kauffman Foundation
James P. Sunderland, chairman of the board. Ash Grove
Connie Sanders, director of special services, Liberty Public
Cement Company
("Denotes Partnership for Children Steering Committee
Mildred L. Watson, former commissioner, Circuit Court of
members)
School District
Al Santeilan, chairman, community services committee.
Jackson County, Juverile Division
UAW Local 249
Robert C. Woodworth, president and publisher, The Kansas
Donald R. Seifert, management services director, City of
City Star*
Olathe, Kansas
Susan M, Stanton, president and chief operating officer,
Honorary Director
Payless Cashways, Inc."
Donald C. Uberroth. branch manager, AT&T
Floyd R. Gibson, senior judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth
Circult
Phil Witt. news anchorman, WDAF-TV Channel 4
Robert C. Woodworth. president and publisher, The Kansas
City Star"
Ex-Officio
William C. Neison, chairman of the board. president. and
chief executive officer, Boatmen's First National Bank
Michael T. Logan. manager-installation/rair Southwestem
Bell Telephone Company
H. Eugene Donley. president, YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Al Sassone. president. Heart of America United Way. Inc.
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Forward
Partnership for Children has chosen to recognize four initiatives
which we believe have helped to make a difference in the lives of
our children during the past year. These pictures of hope have
risen to the top of our Honor Roll for Greater
Hansas City is Children and are highlighted
throughout this document 07 pages 11, 13, 17, and 19. While we
realize there are many in our community whose recognition is long
overdue. these initiatives were selected because of the unique
solutions they have contributed to the ever-growing problems our
children and youth face every day.
You, too, can make a difference. The children of our
community need your caring and involvement to grow up safe,
healthy, and strong, and in some cases, just to grow up at all.
Because where children live shouldn't affect whether they eat, sleep
or are taken care of, we must continue to work as a community to
smooth the startling inequities confronting so many of our young
people today. We encourage you to act on behalf of ALL children
- not just those in your own neighborhood, but those who live in
neighborhoods across the metro area. Collectively, we can
continue to make a difference for Kansas City's children!
Bill William C. Nelson relam
Co-Chair, Steering Committee
President, Chairman, and CEO
Boatmen's First National Bank
The citizens of Greater Kansas City have heard and responded
to the Report Card's echoing community call to action. The
deafening cry of our children has been met by an unsurpassed
amount of enthusiastic support, which proves beyond a doubt that
Bah Woodwith
our community truly cares about the condition of its children.
Robert C. Woodworth
Because of the inexhaustible efforts of individuals, agencies,
Co-Chair, Steering Committee
organizations, neighborhoods, churches, media, health care
President and Publisher
providers, government. and thousands of volunteers, the overall
The Kansas City Star
grade for the 1995/96 Report Card has risen to a C.
We know this incremental gain would not have been possible
without the dedication and commitment of many in this
community. We salute those who give unselfishly of themselves
day after day, for they are the unsung heroes.
James M. Caccamo, Great Ph.D.
This year, in an attempt to acknowledge some examples of the
Executive Director
positive efforts that are going on in our community, the
Partnership for Children
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A Year Of Action
During 1995, the Partnership for Children worked with many
Working with the Mid-America Immunization Coalition, the
community organizations and individuals to improve the grades within the
Partnership for Children has assisted In organizing five immunization
Report Card. The time, energy, and resources dedicated by them is
weekend events since April 1993. As a result of these weekends,
reflected by the significant improvement in this year's grade. Although the
nearly 9,000 children have been immunized with over 22,000 doses
Partnership for Children's efforts were directed at a variety of issues, more
of vaccine.
emphasis was aimed In the direction of immunizations, teen violence. and
Many corporations and businesses have joined the Partnership for
child care.
Children in developing strategies to reach families. For instance, for
the last several years, Humana Health Care Plans has donated the
Immunizations
proceeds from its annual Marathon, 10K Run, and Bee Wise Walk
specifically toward efforts which raise immunization rates. In
The Partnership for Children has established a goal of fully
addition, Halimark Cards has developed and is distributing a
immunizing every child in the Greater Kansas City area by the age of 2.
Some of this year's efforts to reach that goal include:
congratulatory card for new parents reminding them of the
importance of immunizations.
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A Year Of Action
"Squash It"
The "Squash It" campaign seeks to stem the levels of teen violence in
the Greater Kansas City area by making it "cool and smart" to walk away
from a violent confrontation. Efforts to promote the campaign include:
More than 30 "Squash It" teams are being established in schools,
youth-serving agencies, and neighborhoods.
Over 50 conflict resolution training sessions were held with youth
groups.
The Partnership for Children facilitated a public forum on youth
violence issues, which empowered youth to discuss solutions to the
problems with both local and national leaders.
Heightened awareness of the campaign continues through various
media outlets, including billboards, radio and television public
service announcements, and "snipes" located on over 500 Coca-
Cola vending machines in local middle- and high-schools.
Support of the campaign has continued at the national level by
inclusion of the "Squash It" message in fall storylines to be seen on
network television shows.
The "Squash It" campaign was moved under the purview of
YouthNet, which will integrate aspects of the campaign into existing
programs offered to their clientele.
Local, county, and state health departments. as well as many
individuals and organizations in the public and private sectors,
continue to work with the Partnership for Children to find innovative
ways to reach children and their families.
The Kansas Legislature passed a bill proposed by the Partnership for
Children which accomplished two things. First, it requires insurance
carriers to cover the cost of vaccines, as policies are renewed, for all
of their clients in Kansas, without being subject to a deductible, CO-
pay, or co-insurance requirement. Second, the bill allows parents to
give written permission for another responsible adult (like a
grandparent, uncle, aunt. brother. sister, or a child care provider) to
present their young child for their immunizations.
Efforts are underway to ensure the passage of similar legislation in
the state of Missouri. A door-to-door campaign has begun to inform
local legislators and constituents of the importance of
immunizations.
Collectively, our community has succeeded in raising the
immunization rates of children under two from 56% to 72% in just
one year.
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A Year Of Action
Child Care
One goal of the Partnership for Children is to improve the quality of
child care in the metro area. Research clearly demonstrates that a weil
educated and trained child care provider has the ability to deliver better,
higher quality child care.
in 1995, the Partnership for Children worked with the Francis Child
Development Institute to replicate its successful model for child care
training in Missouri. Unique to the Francis Child Development
Institute is the ability to provide quality training for providers for
either college credit or continuing education purposes.
Working with other child care leaders in the Greater Kansas City
area, the Partnership for Children assisted in the development of the
EduCare model, which focuses on the training of in-home child care
providers.
Other Areas of Advocacy
YouthWork
Hoping to find meaningful work for our youth, the Partnership for
Children has worked with YouthNet over the last year to match youth with
employers who would provide a meaningful employment opportunity, as
well as a consistent and positive role model, in a young person's life.
Many positive relationships have come out of the program:
A "YouthWork Hotline" was established to assist youth in locating
employment. Two youth were hired to answer the hotline, which
received a total of 158 calls.
Transportation to and from work was provided for 105 young
Opening of Schools
people. Vans were leased and bus passes were distributed to youth
Public school buildings can provide safe places for young people to
who lived on or near bus lines.
enjoy structured, recreational activities during non-school hours. The
As a result of these efforts, 172 youth were employed and supported
notion of bringing a community around schools located in neighborhoods
is one that the Partnership for Children endorses.
during the summer.
Recently, the Partnership for Children was successful in persuading
"We must realize that our children, as adults,
the Kansas City, Missouri School District to waive the "facility usage
will live by the example and values we impart.
fee" required for using public school buildings. This fee is an
Their future contributions and achievements
will be a direct 'teaching' of what they 'learn'
amount charged by the district above and beyond those expenses
from us today."
incurred through staff, security personnel, custodial services, and
Rafael I. Garcia, AIA, NCARB
electricity.
President
Other school districts, including Center, Independence, Fort Osage,
Rafael Architects, Inc.
Shawnee Mission, and Kansas City, Kansas, are considering opening
their public school buildings for similar purposes.
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Overview
"D+." Significant gains were seen in the Safety & Security and Teen Years
categories. However. the most substantial gain was made in the area of
Health. The Education grade was unchanged. Child Care will continue to
remain "Incomplete" until five years of data are collected and a trend can
be established.
Grading Metropolitan Kansas City
Grades are based on data for 19 different benchmarks that are widely
regarded as good measures of children's well-being. Data for each
benchmark were analyzed to determine:
Whether the situation in metropolitan Kansas City was improving,
stabilizing. or getting worse, based on five years of information;
Whether the situation in metropolitan Kansas City was better or
worse than the national average; and,
Distance from the Year 2000 goal (when available)
The
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Overview
"D+." Significant gains were seen in the Safety & Security and Teen Years
caregories. However, the most substantial gain was made in the area of
Health. The Education grade was unchanged. Child Care will continue to
remain "Incomplete" until five years of data are collected and a trend can
be established.
Grading Metropolitan Kansas City
Grades are based on data for 19 different benchmarks that are widely
regarded as good measures of children's well-being. Data for each
benchmark were analyzed to determine:
Whether the situation in metropolitan Kansas City was improving.
stabilizing, or getting worse, based on five years of information;
Whether the situation in metropolitan Kansas City was better or
worse than the national average; and,
Distance from the Year 2000 goal (when available)
The method of assigning grades, as well as further information about
interpreting Report Card 1995/96, is explained on page 20.
Explanation of Grades
A = Excellent
B = Good
C = Needs improvement
REPORT CARD
1995/96
D = Seriously deficient
Safety & Security
D-
F = Failing
INCOMPLETE = Insufficient information available
Health
B-
Child Care
Incomplete
Education
B
Teen Years
D+
Overall Grade
C
The Partnership for Children and its panel of community leaders (see
page 28) have assigned the grade of "CT to the overall status of children in
Greater Kansas City. The grade is the result of an analysis of existing data
on children ano families within the five-county, bi-state metropolitan area
- including Clay. Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri and Johnson
and Wyandofte counties in Kansas.
This marks the first year of improvement in the Report Card's overall
0
grade. as all three previous Report Cards have received an overall grade of
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Benchmark Chart
Metro Kansas City Children's Benchmark Chart
The following chart provides a summary glance of Greater Kansas City's performance in each of the benchmarks
used to evaluate the well-being of our children.
K.C. VS.
Category
1994/95
1995/96
5-Year
National
PCT. Of Year
Grade
Grade
Trend
Average
2000 Goal
Overall Grade
D+
C
Safety & Security
F
D-
Violent Crime
Stabilizing
Worse
N/A
Child Abuse & Neglect
Worsening
Same
N/A
Aid to Families with Dependent Children
Incomplete
N/A
N/A
Health
C-
B-
Early Prenatal Care
Improving
Better
Within 10%
Low Birth Weight
Stabilizing
Worse
Within 25-49%
infant Mortality
Improving
Worse
Within 11-24%
Immunizations
Improving
Better
Within 25- 49%
Women, Infants & Children Program
Worsening
N/A
N/A
Child Care
Incomplete *
Quality
Cost to Parents
Capacity VS. Demand
Resource and Referral
Education
B
B
School Readiness
Improving
N/A
Within 10%
Achievement Scores
Stabilizing
Better
N/A
High School Completion
Stabilizing
Same
Within 11-24%
Post-Graduate Success
Incomplete
N/A
N/A
Teen Years
D-
D+
Teen Births
Improving
Worse
Within 25-49%
Alcohol & Other Drug Use
Improving
Worse
Within 50-74%
Teen Homicides
Worsening
N/A
N/A
N/A = Data no: available for U.S. or the Year 2000 goal.
Incomplete Data not available for metro area.
For a more detailed explanation of this chart. see the Data Appendix or page 20.
A grade could not De assigned to Child Care based on the established grading system which uses five-year trend analysis (1995 marks the second year of data collection). comparison TO national data
(not available for benchmarks). and distance from the Year 2000 goal.
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Safety & Security
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Report Card Category: Safety And
In 1992, the violent crime rate per 100,000 persons was 1,289 for
Security 95/98 Grade: D-
the Kansas City area, compared to a national rate of 758.
Benchmark: Violent Crime
Wyandotte County's violent crime rate dropped 9% from 1990 to
1992. The rate climbed 22% in Johnson County during the same
Violence has become one of society's most serious problems.
period.
whether behind closed doors or on the street. And the outrage over the
level of violence has prompted an upsurge in community activism that is
Year 2000 Goal. Not yet established. Complete Data Appendix
bearing results. Neighborhood policing and community after-school
appears on page 21.
programs are helping to reduce the level of violence and increase the
availability of safe places for children. For the first time in 6 years. the rate
Benchmark: Child Abuse And Neglect
of violent crime is down in Missouri. (As 1993 data are not available yet for
One in three victims of physical abuse in the U.S. is less than a year
Kansas, the next Report Card will contain data for two years.)
old and almost 90% of children who died of abuse and neglect in 1990
were under five years old. The stories of abuse that have come to light
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
have made everyone more sensitive to the plight of children in danger, and
In 1993, 12.377 crimes occurred on the Missouri side. a 12%
reforms are under way to reduce the incidence of abuse.
decrease from the previous year. The crime rate per 100,000
dropped from 1,637 to 1,441
in Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
Of the 17,902 crimes that occurred in the metropolitan area in 1992,
In 1993, there were 20.239 reports of child abuse or neglect in the
13,992 occurred on the Missouri side.
metropolitan area, up about 7% from the previous year. The reports
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represent 5.5% of the total number of children under 18.
Evidence of abuse or neglect was found in about 3,500 or 17%. of
Honor Roll
the reported cases.
The highest incidence was in Jackson County with 2,691 confirmed
A Picture or Hope- "Squash It" Youth
cases. followed by Ciay County with 313.
"If you want to have a life, baby, squash it Use your mind to
Wyandotte County had a 50 percent drop in the number of
keep from going crazy. "Squash It"."
confirmed cases of abuse between 1992 and 1993, although the rate
This rap refrain from the "Squash It" campaign was penned
of reported cases remained fairly stable
by Michael "Mikey-d" Ruiz, youth leader of the local "Squash It"
campaign. The 26-year-old joined the effort after attending a
Year 2000 Goal. Not yet established. Complete Data Appendix
meeting with a friend of his to talk about gang violence. "I could
appears on page 21.
relate to everything people were talking about. Then, two weeks
after the 'Squash It' planning meeting, my friend was gunned
Benchmark: Aid To Families With Dependent Children
down in a drive-by shooting," says Ruiz, in a soft voice that
(AFDC)
inspires people to lean in to listen. His commitment intensified.
The poverty rate in Kansas City has increased over the past decade
Among many urban youths. walking away from a fight is
with more than one-fourth of all families with children under 18 years of
perceived as cowardice. Through social engineering, "Squash It"
age with incomes below the federal poverty level (an annual income below
plants the idea that real strength means using your head, not
$14.763 for a family of four). This has increased the demand for Aid to
weapons, to resolve conflicts - using peers to get the message
Families with Dependent Children. With the uncertain future of welfare
across.
programs, the focus IS shifting to the states to take care of those in need.
Ruiz is one of several youths who have spent about 2,000
hours of time getting the "Squash It" campaign up and running in
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
Kansas City, Now under the aegis of YouthNet, "Squash It" was
The number of children whose families received AFDC in 1993
brought here in October 1994 by the Partnership for Children as a
increased to 48,763, up 6% from the prior year.
prototype for the national campaign.
Platte was the only county to show a decrease from 782 to 677.
Ruiz and the other founding "Squash It" youth - Torrie
In the Kansas City area. 13% of all children under 18 received AFDC
McDonald, Ramon IcGlothen, Rod Wilson, Chris Hill, Juan Lugo,
benefits, which is similar to the state rates in Missouri and Karisas,
and Michael Lee - have attended meetings, spoken to area
in Wyandotte County, 29% of children received benefits, compared
community groups, and helped to create a complete marketing
to 18% in Jackson County, 5% in Clay County, and 4% in Platte and
campaign.
Johnson counties.
The stories of the founding "Squash It" youth document just
how tough it is to sell the idea of mind-over-metal to inner-city
Year 2000 Goal. Not yet established. Complete Data Appendix
youth - and how much determination and energy they possess
appears on page 22.
for the job.
Sixteen-year-old Chris Hill says, "I choose to live positive. I
think about consequences. I always asks other kids, What about
next year?"
Children are the future, and if we do not
The original "Squash it" youth have now invited others to join
provide them happy, healthy, and safe
them, but continue to work as leaders in building the campaign.
environments in which to live and learn, then
we have failed and it is the children who will
Their efforts have already shown signs of success. Kids report
pay the price of OUR failure."
seeing the gesture used to quell fights in the 'hood. Perhaps the
Officer Darren Ivey
best evidence, a rival gang member recently called Ruiz and said,
K.C.P.D. Community Police Officer
"I'm ready to squash our differences. What can I do?"
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Health
Benchmark: Low Birth Weight
Low birth weight is only one consequence of the lack of prenatal care.
Infants who are born weighing less than 5.5 pounds are 20 times more
likely to die in infancy. They face a greater risk of lifelong disabilities. such
as mental retardation. biindness. deafness, and cerebral palsy.
in Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
The percentage of area babies bom weighing less than 5.5 pounds
remains fairly stable at 7.4.
Kansas City is worse than the national average of 7.1%.
There are wide variations between counties. In Platte and Johnson
counties, the percentage is 5.1; in Wyandotte County, almost 10% of
babies are low birth weight.
African-American women in Kansas City are more than twice as
likely to give birth to low birth weight babies.
Year 2000 Goal. Decrease low birth weight rate to no more than 5%
of all live births. Complete Data Appendix appears on page 22.
Benchmark: infant Mortality
In this country, 8.3 out of every 1,000 babies die during their first
year of life, a rate that ranks behind 21 other nations including Japan,
Germany, and Canada The national rate has shown no improvement in 20
Report Card Category: Health
years.
95/96 Grade: B-
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
Benchmark: Early Prenatal Care
The infant mortality rate per 1,000 births is 8.8. down significantly
Prenatal care is one of the most cost-effective ways to give children a
from 11.3 in 1987.
healthy start in life, a recognition that has prompted expanded services to
in 1993, 192 babies died in Kansas City during their first year of life.
low- and middle-income women and seen both national and local
The highest infant mortality rate is in Wyandotte County with 14.5
increases in the numbers of pregnant women who receive prenatal care.
deaths per 1,000 births, followed by Jackson County at 10.2.
The lowest infant mortality rate of 4.4 is in Johnson County.
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
in Missouri and Kansas, African-American babies were twice as
About 85% of babies in the Kansas City area received prenatal care.
likely as White babies to die before their first birthday.
The number of mothers who sought prenatal care has risen about
5% since 1987.
Year 2000 Goal. Reduce the death rate for infants to no more than 7
The rates ranged from 80% in Jackson County to 94% in Johnson
deaths per 1,000 live births. Complete Data Appenoix appears on page 23.
County.
Kansas City remains above the national average of 78%.
Benchmark: Immunizations
Children are more likely 10 be fully immunized by the age of two than
Year 2000 Goal. 90% of all women should begin prenatal care within
ever before. The fact that 10 of the most serious childhood diseases can
the first three months of pregnancy. Complete Data Appendix appears on
be prevented through timely immunizations and that every dollar spent on
page 22.
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immunizations saves $10 in medical treatment has made a compelling
argument to make sure young children stay up-to-date with
Honor Roll
immunizations.
A Picture Of Hope - The Kansas Legislature
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
"Do more with less" is the metto that has infused
After rising slowly for the past several years, Greater Kansas City's
government of late. The Kansas Legislature, which won kudos
immunization rate soared from 56% to 72% in 1994.
from the Council of State Government for its efforts, used this
Kansas City is ahead of the national rate of 65%. which is also up
credo to help children with the passage of cutting-edge
from 55% in 1992.
immunization legislation. The Child Immunization Reform Act, a
in Jackson County. almost 90% of children are up-to-date on their
model for other state governments. corrects impediments to
immunizations by the age of 2.
immunization on two fronts.
In Wyandotte County, the rate is only 31%.
One component of the legislation, which became law on
July 1, 1995, allows parents to delegate immunization consent to a
Year 1996 Goal. Every child will be fully immunized by the age of two.
relative or child care provider. "This is a big boost for working
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 23.
parents, who can now let grandparents. aunts or uncles, or child
care providers bring their children in for shots," explains Senator
Benchmark: Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
Richard Bond, chairman of the Senate committee where the bill
Program
was drafted. Previously, a parent or legal guardian had to be
As research has shown that every WIC dollar saves $3.13 in Medicaid
present, which was a major barrier especially to lower income and
costs for low birth weight babies. the government has modified some of
single parents who couldn't be absent from their jobs. "Our goal is
the child nutrition programs to reach more families Under the new law.
similar to the Partnership for Children's: We want all children
families can receive WIC benefits for 60 days while their nutritional risk
immunized by age two," Insists Senator Bond.
assessment is processed.
To further these aims, the second component of the reform
act requires private insurance companies-as policies are
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
renswed-to cover the cost of immunizations for children up to
The rate of aid to infants under age one receiving WIC benefits has
thirty-six months of age without a co-pay, co-insurance, or
gone down from 7.756 babies in 1993 to 7,570 in 1994.
deductible requirement.
The rate of children aged one to five has more than doubled with
While mandates are usually anathema to insurance
12,756 children in the program.
companies, this one was accepted with the help of a broad-based
About 16% of all infants receive WIC benefits.
coalition of community groups and business leaders who
The rate among children aged one to five is 13%.
convinced Insurers that the bill made sense on multiple fronts.
"None of the insurance companies opposed the measure. They
Year 2000 Goal. Not yet established. Complete Data Appendix
understand that immunizations are clearly an illustration of how an
appears on page 23.
ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," explains
Representative David Adkins, the House sponsor of the bill.
Senator Bond reminds us that the passage of the Child
In order to have a secure future, we must
Immunization Reform Act is just one element of the Kansas
not forget that the greatest asset we hold for a
legislature's commitment to advocacy for children. "This law is
brighter future is OUP children. Without that
very helpful; however, there are many children still not covered.
asset, we really have no future."
There is an educational piece that needs to go along with this. We
Frank C. DeRiso
President
need an accurate tracking system to determine who is falling
UFCW Local 576
through the cracks."
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Child Care
Report Card Category: Child Care
Turnover among the teaching staff in child care centers was 50% in
95/96 Grade: Incomplete
1994.
Benchmark: Quality
Year 2000 Goal. 90% of children in child care will be cared for in
Research has recognized the long-term benefits of providing a safe
child care centers or family child care homes where one staff person has
and stimulating setting for children - including infants and toddlers -
an associate of arts or bachelor of arts degree in early childhood
and has prompted both the public and private sectors to recognize the
education. Complete Data Appendix appears on page 24.
need for more options when it comes to affordable, high-quality child care.
A critical step in this process is to increase the education of child care
Benchmark: Cost To Parents
providers, and efforts have been targeted toward accomplishing this.
A U.S. General Accounting Office study found that more government
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
funds for child care are targeted to tamilies in welfare-to-work programs
than to low-income working families. The high cost of child care is a
Two out of five children in child care are in a child care center or
family child care home with at least one provider who has an
substantial percentage of low-income families' income. Without public
support, low-income families cannot afford the child care they need to go
associate of arts or a bachelor of arts degree in early childhood
education.
to work, putting them at-risk of becoming or remaining dependent on
Two out of three children in child care are in a facility with at least
welfare. Affordable, quality child care increases self-sufficiency and
independence - for both parents and children.
one provider who is trained in CPR.
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In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
More than half the families served by child care resource and referral
One-third of child care providers accept children whose fees are
agencies in 1994 include an infant.
partially or fully subsidized with public funds.
The average yearly price of infant care is $4,950. more than half of a
Year 2000 Goal. The percentage of families receiving child care
minimum wage earner's annual salary of $8.840.
consumer education from resource and referral agencies will increase by
A family with an infant and toddler pays about $9,500 for child care
50%. Complete Data Appendix appears on page 25.
yearly. which is approximately 25% of the annual median family
income in Greater Kansas City.
Year 2000 Goal. 100% of child care providers will accept children
whose fees are subsidized with public funds. Complete Data Appendix
appears on page 24.
Benchmark: Capacity Vs. Demand
There are great shortages of affordable, high-quality child care. in
addition, infant care in Kansas City is more difficult to find than care for
toddlers and preschoolers.
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
For every infant living in the metropolitan Kansas City area, there are
five toddlers and preschoolers.
For every infant served in child care facilities, nine toddlers and
preschoolers are served.
One out of three child care centers and family child care homes
reports the ability to provide care for children with special needs.
Year 2000 Goai. The ratio of infants to toddlers and preschoolers
served in child care will equal the ratio of infants to toddlers and
preschoolers living in the five-county metropolitan Kansas City area.
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 24.
Benchmark: Resource And Referral
"The complacency that has caused SO many
A strong network of support is being developed and child care
children to live at risk has been replaced with
information is more widely available than ever before, with better
the hard work of individual volunteers,
coordinated and more accessible resource and referral programs offered
families, civic organizations, and the private
by area organizations and easier access available through the media.
and public sectors We can't and won't stop
until we establish a pattern of regular,
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
preventive vaccinations for every single child.
8,500 families received child care consumer education and
It's a great vision; we are limited only by our
counseling from resource and referral agencies during 1994.
energy, creativity, and commitment."
Kathleen F. Steele
The families served by child care resource and referral agencies
Director, Region VII
include nearly 11,000 children.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Education
Report Card Category: Education
Benchmark: Achievement Scores
95/96 Grade: B
While overall scores on aptitude tests are not rising, there have been
Benchmark: School Readiness
gains in the gap that has historically existed between African-American and
White students. From 1976 to 1994, the gap in scores on the Scholastic
Social policy is beginning to catch up to research, which has
Assessment Test declined by 23% in the U.S.
documented just how important the first three years of a child's life are to
building a foundation for lifelong learning. A child's development is much
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
more vulnerable to environmental influence than previously recognized.
The heightened attention to creating stimulating environments for young
At the grade- and middle-school levels, Kansas City students remain
above the national average in reading and math skills.
children is paying off in an increased percentage of children who are ready
to learn when they enter school.
Average ACT scores have gone up slightly in Kansas City from 21.2
in 1992 to 21.4 in 1993, which is better than the national average of
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
20.8. The average SAT score locally is 1,054, compared to a national
figure of 902.
The percentage of children who are ready for school has continued
to climb to 95%. up from 38% last year.
The highest average ACT score was in Johnson County at 22.6. The
Almost half of the school districts now report administering a school
lowest was in Wyandotte County. where the average was 19.2.
readiness test. up from only one-fifth in 1987.
Clay, Platte, and Wyandotte counties increased the average SAT
score from the previous year, while the rest of the counties showed
a slight decrease.
Year 2000 Goal. 100% of children will start school ready to learn.
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 25.
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 25.
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Education
Benchmark: High School Completion
The lack of a high school diploma can hinder young people for the
Honor Roll
rest of their lives. High school drop outs will earn only 75% as much as
A Picture or Hope - KCPT Kids Television 19
those who graduate and face a three times greater risk of living in poverty.
The imaginative and education-oriented children's
Yet. the drop out rate rose slightly in most of the metropolitan area.
programming on public television has always seemed like a good
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
idea. Now research has proven the point. A University of Kansas
All counties but Platte and Jackson experienced a decrease in the
study showed that area preschoolers from fow-income familles
who watched educational programs for just 25 minutes a day were
graduation rate over last year.
The percentage of freshmen who went on to graduate has remained
not only better prepared for school, but actually performed better
fairly stable at 73%. which is the same as the national rate.
on verbal and math tests than those who watched primarily adult
By county, the widest variation was between Wyandotte County with
programs and entertainment cartoons.
a graduation rate of 59% and Platte County, where 93% graduate.
Getting kids ready to learn is the inspiration for the new KCPT
Kids Television 19. Launched in January 1995, the pilot project is
Year 2000 Goal. Increase the graduation rate to at least 90%.
structured around 11 hours a day of programs provided by the
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 26.
PBS Ready-to-Leam Service, such as "Barney & Friends,"
"Sesame Street," "Storytime," "Lamb Chop's Play-Along." "Bill
Benchmark: Post-Graduate Success
Nya the Science Guy," and "Where in the World Is Carmen San
Between 1985 and 1992, the share of 16- to 19 year-olds in the U.S.
Diego?" KCPT then customizes the programming by adding in-
who were not working or attending school dropped 10%. About cne in
between shorts on topics such as how to assess quality child care,
every 10 teenagers between the ages of 16 to 19 years of age was not
ideas for potty-training, and where to go for health care or referral
enrolled in school in 1990. Only 44% of those teens were employed or in
information. KCPT has established a Ready-to-Leam Advisory
the armed forces.
Board made up of representatives from over 50 child-centered
organizations that helps KCPT target programming and plan
In Greater Kansas City. Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
information campaigns.
While metropolitan school districts do not currently collect data on
Sponsored by grants from the Courtney S. Turner Charitable
this benchmark, the Partnership for Children will work during the
Trusts. The Kansas City Star, and Blackwell Sanders Matheny
next year to gather relevant data.
Weary & Lombardi, LC, Kids Television 19 also involves an
extensive community outreach effort. "KCPT is distributing child
Benchmark: Bond Issues
care information, offering training sessions for primary and
The passage of bond issues to maintain and equip schools is 3
professional care-givers on how to maximize the benefits of the TV
measure of the community's willingness to support education. This year,
programs and conducting workshops and focus groups on media
both Kansas and Missouri showed increases in the rate of bonds passed
literacy." explains Michael Connet, vice president of education.
and demonstrated their determination to make sure students benefit
Since the short, local public-sarvice spots began airing in
from the latest in learning tools.
April with a call-back number, the station has received more than
1,000 phone calls requesting more information.
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
"KCPT Kids Television 19 is more than just broadcasting. but
The Kansas City area passed 14 bond issues in 1994, of which one
a way to make connections with kids, care-givers, parents, and
was resubmitted after previously failing.
especially at-risk families," adds Connet.
The pass rate was 86% in 1994. up 33% from the previous year.
"We are only 50% successful if all we de is broadcast," says
On the Kansas side, all six bond issues passed. On the Missouri
Bill Reed. president of KCPT. "The other 50% is the extent we've
side. six out of eight passed.
made contact with the community."
Complete Data Appendix appears on page 26.
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Teen Years
Report Card Category: Teen Years
In 1993, the percent of births to White teenage girls in Missouri was
85/96 Grade: D+
11.7. Among non-Whites, it was 23.1%
Benchmark: Teen Birth Rate
Year 2000 Goal. Decrease teen birth rate to 50 births per 1,000
About 83% of teens who give birth in the U.S. are from economically
teenage women. Complete Data Appendix appears on page 26.
disadvantaged households, setting up cycles of poverty and hopelessness.
Teenage mothers also threaten the next generation because they are far
Benchmark: Substance Abuse
less likely to receive prenatal care and far more likely than older mothers to
Several area agencies have recognized that treating substance abuse
give birth to low birth weight babies at high risk of complications.
means treating the barrage of pressures faced by teenagers today. such as
depression, problems at home or at school, or peer pressure. This whole-
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
person approach has seen results. While Kansas City still has higher rates
in Kansas City, about 12.1% of all babies were bom to teenage
of alcohol and marijuana abuse than the national average, the overall local
mothers in 1993, down from 13.2% in 1990.
rate of substance abuse has declined.
Kansas City is below the national average of 12.4% and well below
the Missouri rate of 13.9%.
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
While the number of bables born to teenage girls increased from 61
The rate of regular alcohol use among area eighth-graders declined
per 1,000 teenage girls in 1980 to sa in 1990, the overall percentage
from about 44% in 1988 to 34% in 1993. However, this is still
per total births has dropped steadily since 1990.
higher than the nation's average of 26%.
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Teen Years
About six out of every 100 area eighth graders smoked marljuana
monthly, and about 0.6% used cocaine in 1993, down dramatically
Honor Roll
from 2.5% in 1988.
By the 12th grade, 63% use alcohol regularly in Kansas City, while
A Picture DI Hope - The Kansas City Star
the national average is only 51%. In 1988. the figure was 70%.
To expose a subject even more elusive than crime or
About 21% of area 12th graders in 1993 used marljuana monthly.
corruption, The Kansas City Star launched the toughest and most
Cocaine use among area 12th graders Is down from 5.4% in 1988 to
extensive investigative series in its history last January.
0.7% in 1993.
"Raising Kansas City: Values and the Next Generation" Is an
In-depth look at values and how they affect young people. The
Year 2000 Goal. Reduce rates for 12- to 17. year-old youth to 12.6%
year-long saries, planned to comprise about 200 articles, has
for alcohol, 3.2% for marijuana. and 0.6% for cocaine. Complete Data
already Involved more than 50 reporters, editors, artists, and
Appendix appears on page 27.
photographers.
Each month, the Star focuses on one of the following twelve
Benchmark: Teen Homicides
core values identified by a panel of community experts:
Homicide is now the third leading cause of death in the 5- to 14-year-
old age group in this country. Nationally, there was a 79% increase in the
Respect for self and the
Courage
environment
Sense of awe and faith
number of 10- to 17-year-olds who used firearms to commit murder
Integrity
Love of learning
between 1980 and 1990.
Understanding right from
Tenacity
wrong
Tolerance
Compassion
Sense of boundaries
In Greater Kansas City, Report Card 1995/96 Learned:
Fairness
Altruism
While the overall number of children between the ages of 15 to 19
has declined 20%, the rate of violence within this age group has
"Wa're taking a pro-active role in prompting community
gone up 25% in the last year.
concern about the transmission of values. In some respect, it's
In the five-county area, 40 children between the ages of 15 to 19
advocacy journalism," says Art Brisbane, vice president and editor.
were killed in 1993. In 1987, the number was 13.
Each month, the Star provides a tool box, containing a guide
In 1993, almost 20% of the area's homicide victims were teenagers.
to literature, resources, and how-to Ideas for Instilling the
While most teen homicides occurred in Jackson County with 32
spotlighted value. Four workshops are being held during the year
murders, other areas were affected as well: Wyandotte County had
on discipline, children's literature, self-esteem, and volunteerism.
six murders and Johnson County had two.
In addition, the series includes "cause" stories that call attention to
There were no teen homicides in Clay or Platte County.
a need in the community and encourage a response.
By its mid-point, "Raising Kansas City" had already racked up
Year 2000 Goal. Not yet established. Complete Data Appendix
a string of successes: over $20,000 has been raised for various
appears on page 27.
projects: 50 needy children were sent to summer camp and more
than 300 mentors volunteered to work with area children and
"The importance of improving the lives of
welfare mothers.
children is to prepare them for adulthood.
Another example of commitment to children's issues can be
Children require an environment of love and
found on the editorial pages. where numerous editorials have
support in order to grow and develop, both
mentally and physically, into responsible and
appeared in support of child care, safety, and health concerns.
productive citizens."
"How WE as a community deal with our youth is critical to what we
The Honorable Carol Marinovich
as a society will become," says Richard Hood, vice president and
Mayor
editor of the editorial page. "Children's Issues are one of the
City of Kansas City, Kansas
highest priorities at the Star."
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Data Appendix
The Partnership for Children recognizes the difficulty of developing
Comparison to the Year 2000 Goal
appropriate measurements as well as in interpreting existing data, and we
The assessment of metropolitan Kansas City in relation to a Year
do not presume that our method is the only valid approach. In doing this
2000 Goal is based on how close Greater Kansas City is toward reaching
project. the limitations of existing information about children posed a
the goal. Most Year 2000 Goals are taken from already established
major constraint. Much of the data needed to assess what is happening
national goals of Healthy People 2000 for health and America 2000 for
with children and families is either not collected. not available, inconsistent
education.
across state lines, out of date, or inaccurate.
We are indeed grateful to Elaine Tatham and the ETC Institute who
Grading Report Card 1995/96:
continue to collect and assemble the data contained within each year's
Grades are based on 1) trend analysis, 2) comparison to the national
Report Card. It is only through their consistent use of established sources
average, and 3) comparison to the Year 2000 Goal. For example, the
and adherence to stringent guidelines that we are able to report the data In
overall grade for Health is based on how each of the five health
such detail. While we realize organizations may report differing statistics
benchmarks performs on these three factors.
(based on other, credible methods of collecting data), it is important to
recognize that the trends reported within this document are similar to
Each benchmark receives:
those which are being observed by separate sources outside the
4 points if the trend is improving; 2 if it is stabilizing; or 0 if it is
Partnership for Children.
worsening.
We hope Report Card 1995/96 serves to identify gaps in existing data
4 points if it is better than the national average; 2 if it is the same; or
and gathering practices, so they may be Improved. With such data,
0 if it is worse.
citizens and policy makers can be more fully informed about the needs of
4 points if metro Kansas City is within 10 percent of the Year 2000
children in order to take appropriate actions to address these concerns.
Goal; 3 if it is within 11-24 percent; 2 if it is within 25-49 percent: 1 if
it is within 50-74 percent: and 0 If it is more than 74 percent away
Comments About This Report:
from the goal.
Three factors were used to assess benchmark categories In the
"Incompletes" are assigned 1 point and mean that data are not
available for the metro area.
Report Card:
"Not Available" or "-" is dropped out of the computation and
means that U.S. data are not available or the Year 2000 Goal has not
Trend Analysis
In analyzing the trend for each children's benchmark, the most recent
been developed.
five years of data are presented. A trend is considered to be improving if
For each benchmark under a Report Card category, the points are
performance improved for the most recent two years. if the pattern is not
totaled and then divided by the number of points that were possible
to receive.
consistent for two consecutive years, we include the performance for a
third year in our analysis. In any case in which the additional year does
Grades are based on percentages, as follows.
A = 80-100 percent
not demonstrate a clear trend, we compare the performance in the earliest
year presented with the most recent year.
B = 60-79 percent
C = 40-59 percent
Comparison to National Average (better or worse)
D = 20-39 percent
The analysis of "better" or "worse" is based on whether metro
F = Less than 20 percent
Kansas City performed better or worse during the most recent year for
INCOMPLETE = Insufficient information currently available
which data are available. In some instances, the most recent comparable
year extends back further than one year. If there are differences in what
the local and national data represent, the differences are noted.
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Data Appendix
Data Definitions
State of issouri
67.434 73.399 76.027 79.485 85,320
State of Kansas
23,181 22.142 22 278 23.080 26.256
Violent Crime Data
page 10
1988
1990
1991
1992
1993
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
Suspected Child Abuse
Number of Crimes
Kansas
City
Area
2.957
2.949
3.440
3,440
3,500
Kansas City Area
12.477 16,006 17,885* 17.902
Clay County
300
189
227
258
313
Missouri Side
9.253 12,050 13.840 13.992 12.377
Jackson County
2.144
2.202
2.502
2,542
2.691
Johnson County
780
976
1,163
1,193
I
Platte County
112
147
189
170
175
Wyandotte County
2.444 2.980 2,882 2,717 -
Johnson County
186
182
214
140
154
State of Missouri
26,504 35.357 37.281 36,918 37,191
Wyandotte County
215
229
308
330
167
State of Kansas
8.817 11.129 12.341 12,848 -
State of Missouri
16,294
15,679
16,951
17,114
18.238
State of Kansas
2.587
2.269
2,158
3,011
2,274
Crime Rale Per 100,000 Persons
Kansas City Area
926
1.176
1.298'
1,289
I
1993 Percentages
Suspected
Missoun Side
I
1,427
1.628"
1,637
1.441
Per Children Under 18
Reports
or Confirmed
Johnson County
I
275
317
318
I
Kansas
Area
5.5%
0.9%
Wyandotte County
I
1.851
1.785
1,712
I
State of Missour
6.3%
1.3%
State of Missouri
524
683
723
710
711
State of Kansas
3.8%
0.3%
State of Kansas
356
449
495
510
I
USA
4.5%
1.5%
USA
610
732
758
758
746
Suspected
367 of the increase in violent crimes between 1990 and 1991 was due to securing
Distribution of 1993 Reports
or Confirmed
data for cities and communities under 25.000 population in Missouri counties: the
Kansas City Area
17%
rate per 100,000 would be 1,271. if those 367 were excluded
Clay County
19%
**Kansas violent crime data were not available on the date of publication. Report
Jackson County
21%
Card 1996/97 will report both 1993 and 1994 data.
Platte County
28%
Detailed data by county not available.
Johnson County
7%
Wyandotte County
5%
Definition: Violent crime is defined as the number of Incidents of murder, rape,
State of Missouri
21%
aggravated assault, robbery and non-negligent manslaughter.
State of Kansas
9%
Rale: Violent crime rate is the number of violent crimes per 100.000 residents.
The rate is computed by dividing the number of violent crimes by the total
Note: Percentages are relative to the total number of reported cases. Reports of
population: that result is then multiplied by 100,000 to obtain the final rate.
child abuse are not unduplicated counts, SO they need to be interpreted with care.
Data Compliation Method: Data from the annual Missouri Crime Digest and
In addition. 61 percent of reported abuse in the live-county area is "not
Crime in Kansas reports were used as base information. For years prior to 1991,
substantialed." Missouri and Kansas use slightly different classification systems.
crime data for the five-county area exclude Missouri crimes in cities under
25.000. Beginning in 1991. more complete data were obtained. The county
Definition Child abuse is defined as reported abuse to children under the age of
population estimates for 1991 used the estimates prepared by the Mid-America
18. Not reports are substantiated: other reports identify problems in the home
Regional Council (MARC). Research Data Center from the U.S. Census Bureau
and preventative services are recommended/prcvided. Counts are "reported
and National Planning Data Corporation data. The county and state population
victims.
estimates for 1992 used the U.S. Census bureau estimates for 1992. The rates
Rate: Child abuse rate is the number of reported child abuse incidents per 100
are the number of violent crimes divided by the estimated total population.
children under the age of 18. The rate is calculated by dividing the number of
Missouri reports slightly larger estimates for the rates. because not all crimes are
reported child abuse cases by the number of children under the age of 18: that
reported; so the rates shown in their annual reports will be slightly larger than the
result is then multiplied by 100 to obtain the final rate.
rates shown in this report. The rate for the Kansas City area will be slightly higher
Data Compliation Method: Kansas used to have three reporting categories. but
than the rate shown for 1986 through 1990 due to the exclusion of crimes in
then began in 1991 to maintain four reporting categories: confirmed, eligible for
cities under 25,000 for Glay, Jackson, and Platto counting Beginning with 1001.
services, unfounded, and none/not involved (no abuse or alleged perpetrator not
those crimes have been included. The rates for Johnson and Wyandotte Counties
involved). The reported Kansas data in this report uses the four categories.
may differ from published rates in the Kansas Reports since populations used
Kansas, however, is discontinuing the "eligible for services" category: that will be
were the U.S. Bureau of Census estimates rather than the state's estimates.
reflected in next year's report for 1994. Kansas also does not "freeze" the counts.
Data Sources: Missouri Crime and Arrest Digest for 1966 to 1991, Missouri
but continues to update the status for each case as it becomes finalized. Missouri
Department of Public Safety; Crime in Kansas Report for 1986 to 1991. Kansas
maintains four reporting categories: reason to suspect (proof of allegation)
Bureau of Investigation.
unsubstantiated (problems are determined and preventative services are
recommended/provided), not substantiated (no proof of child abuse), and other
(e.g., perpetrator not located). The "confirmed" Kansas reports for Johnson and
Child Abuse and Neglect Data
page 10
Wyandotte counties were combined with the "reason to suspect" Missouri reports
1988
1990
1991
1992
1993
for Clay. Jackson. and Platte counties to obtain total estimates of "reason to
Number of Reports
suspect" reports.
Kansas City Area
16,000 17,049 18,568 19,002 20,239
Data Sources: Child Abuse and Neglect in Missouri. 1988-1993; Kansas SAS
Youth and Adult Services: Statistical Abstract of the United States: National
Clay County
1,283
1,272
1,339
1,515
1,641
Committee For Prevention of Child Abuse.
Jackson County
10,238 10,480 11,016 11,787 12,609
Platte County
467
487
574
590
622
Johnson County
1,194
1,622
2272
2.049
2.274
Wyandotte County
2.818
3.188
3,367
3.061
3,093
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Aid To Familles With Dependent Children Data
trimester. The rate IS computed by dividing the number of babies whose mothers
has at least one visit during their first trimester by the total number of births: that
page 11
result is then multiplied by 100.
Number of Children
Data Compitation Method: Data were compiled from annual vital statistics
Receiving AFDC
1990
1991
1992
1993
reports from the states of Kansas and Missouri, The State of Kansas supplied
Kansas City Area
36.819
42,351
46.159
48,763
detailed data not included in those reports. For each year, the total number of
Clay County
1,215
1,719
1.880
2.287
births to mothers receiving early prenatal care was divided by the number of live
Jackson County
21,014
24,820
27.379
28,582
births in the five counties: that result was multiplied by 100 to obtain the reported
Platte County
363
561
738
677
percentage. For counties in Missouri, early prenatal care was defined as the
Johnson County
2,692
3.246
3,534
3,944
number of women who have prenatal care during the first trimester. For counties
Wyandotte County
11,535
12,005
12,628
13,173
in Kansas. early prenatal care was defined as adequate prenatal care. The State of
State of Kansas
80,801
83,662
87,617
92,395
Kansas defines adequate prenatal care as a series of requirements involving nine
State of Missouri
137,693
155,052
166.571
172.049
or more visits during the 36+ week gestation period: one key requirement is that
at least one visit must occur during the first 14 weeks. Kansas publishes rates
Percentage of All
based on babies for whom complete information IS available: those rates will be
Children Under Age 18
1990
1991
1992
1993
slightly higher (by 1 to 2 percent) than those shown for the State of Kansas and
Kansas City Area
10%
12%
13%
13%
Johnson and Wyandotte counties. in addition. the definition for Kansas is more
Clay County
3%
4%
5%
5%
stringent than the definition used for Missouri.
Jackson County
13%
16%
17%
18%
Data Sources: Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Missouri
Platte County
2%
3%
5%
4%
Department of Health, State Center for Health Statistics; Statistical Abstract of the
Johnson County
3%
3%
4%
4%
United States published by the Bureau of the Census: National Center for Health
Wyandotte County
25%
26%
28%
29%
Statistics.
State of Kansas
12%
13%
13%
14%
State of Missouri
10%
12%
13%
13%
Low Birth Weight Data
page 12
Definition: Households receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children must
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
have at least one child under age 18 and meet income requirements for family size.
The Kansas data are unduplicated counts and the Missouri data are yearly totals
Rate of Low Birth Weight Inlants
divided by 12.
As Percent of Total Births
Data Sources: Mid-America Regional Council: Missouri Department of Social
Kansas City Area
7.4
7.2
7.1
7.2
7.4
Services. Division of Family Services; Kansas Department of Social and
Clay County
5.3
6.0
6.4
5.1
6.3
Rehabilitation Services.
Jackson County
8.3
8.3
8.3
8.5
8.4
Platte County
6.9
5.4
5.9
6.4
5.1
Johnson County
4.9
5.0
4.7
5.0
5.1
Early Prenatal Care Data
page 12
Wyandotte County
10.0
8.7
8.3
8.5
9.9
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
State of Missouri
7.0
7.1
7.5
7.3
7.5
White
5.9
5.8
6.2
6.0
6.2
Number of Babies Whose
Black/Other
12.3
12.8
13.2
13.1
12.8
Mothers Had Early Prenatal Care
Kansas City Area
17.588
18.685
18,288
18 205
18,609
State of Kansas
6.3
6.2
6.2
6.5
6.6
State of Missouri
59.392
61,376
61.133
60 262
60,613
White
5.7
5.7
5.6
6.0
6.0
State of Kansas
31 646
32,958
32.095
32.632
32.287
Black/Other
10.6
10.7
10.6
10.3
11.1
USA
6.9
7.0
7.1
7.1
-
Rate. As Percentage of Total Births
White
5.7
5.7
5.8
5.7
Kansas City Area
81.1
81.7
82.2
83.5
84.9
Black
12.7
13.3
13.6
13.4
I
Clay County
85.0
84.6
85.3
87.1
85.8
Hispanic
6.2
6.1
6.1
6.1
I
Jackson County
76.9
75.2
76.3
77.3
79.5
Platte County
83.7
86.4
85.9
87.1
87.1
Number of Law Birth Weight Infants
Johnson County
Kansas City Area
1,601
1,638
1,586
1,562
1.617
91.8
93.1
93.0
93.8
94.5
State of Missouri
5.225
5.630
5.884
5.579
5.639
Wyandotte County
74.4
79.8
79.4
81.0
82.6
State of Kansas
2.437
2 428
2,329
2,451
2,449
State of Missouri
79.4
77.6
77.9
79.3
80.7
White
81.9
81.6
81.6
83.1
84.4
Definitions: A low birth weight baby weighs less than 2,500 grams
Black/Other
67.3
59.8
60.9
63.0
64.9
[5.5 pounds) at birth.
Rate: Low birth weight rate is the percentage of bables born who are less than
State of Kansas
82.3
84.8
85.3
86.2
86.6
2.500 grams [5.5 pounds].
White
-
86.1
86.7
87.6
87.9
Data Compilation Method: Data were complied from annual vital statistics
Black/Other
-
74.3
74.1
75.9
76.8
reports from the states of Kansas and Missourt For each year, the total number
of births under 2,500 grams was divided by the number of live births in the five
USA
74.4
75.8
76.2
77.7
counties: that result was multiplied by 100 to obtain the reported percentage.
White
77.9
79.2
79.0
84.9
-
Data Sources: Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Missouri
Black
59.3
60.6
62.0
64.0
Department of Health. State Center for Health Statistics: Statistical Abstract of the
Hispanic
61.0
60.2
61.0
54.2
United States published by the Bureau of the Census: and the National Center for
Health Statistics.
Definition: Early prenata! care is at least one prenatal care visit during the first
trimester of pregnancy. Rates: Early prenatal rate for this report is the percentage
of babies whose mothers had at least one visit to a doctor during their first
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62%
44%
49%
66%
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
State of Kansas
51%
52%
55%
Number of Infant Dealhs
USA
40-60%
55%
65%
Kansas City Area
245
205
195
205
192
State of Missouri
767
746
798
S47
630
Note: Missouri changed the method from "up-to-date" criteria to "age
State of Kansas
353
325
337
332
325
appropriately immunized." The latter is a more stringent definition and requires
that the immunizations be received within 30 days of the recommended age. For
Rate of Intant Mortality
comparative purposes. both the 1992 and 1993 data are shown using the new
Per 1,000 Births
method. I! is also important to recognize that the estimates are based on samples
Kansas City Area
11.3
9.0
8.6
9.4
8.8
and not on 100% counts. The samples in 1992 were significantly lower than the
Clay County
8.0
8.5
4.4
3.5
7.0
samples used in 1993.
Jackson County
13.6
10.2
11.1
11.0
10.2
Platte County
10.8
6.3
7.7
10.0
7.5
USA (Individual Immunizations) for 1991, ages 1 to 4
Johnson County
8.2
5.2
4.9
6.8
4.4
All
White
Black/Other
Wyandotte County
10.9
11.9
11.4
13.6
14.5
DTP (Diphtheria
tetanus pertussis)"
66%
69%
55%
State of Missouri
10.2
9.4
10.2
8.5
8.4
Polio*
51%
53%
42%
White
8.9
7.7
78
6.9
7.1
Measles. Mumps. Rubella**
78%
78%
76%
Black/Other
16.5
16.8
20.2
16.7
13.9
*3 or more doses
State of Kansas
measles. measies/rubella, measles/mumps, measles/mumps/rubella
9.2
8.4
9.0
8.6
8.7
White
6.1
7.5
8.1
7.5
7.4
Black/Other
Definition: Fully immunized by age 2 is the completion of all recommended
18.2
15.0
16.1
18.3
18.8
immunizations (e.g., tetanus, pertussis. diphtheria. polio. mumps, measles.
and rubella).
USA
10.1
9.2
8.9
8.5-
5.3*
Rate: Fully immunized rate is the percentage of school age children in
"Provisional rate
kindergarten and grade 1 who have completed the recommended series of
immunizations by age 2. The rate IS computed by dividing the number of children
Definition: Infant mortality is the death of a live infant that occurs within the first
who are adequately immunized by the total number in kindergarten and grade 1.
year after birth.
Data Compliation Method: For each of the five counties. the Immunization rate
Rate: Infant death rate Is the number of infant deaths per 1.000 live births. The
was multiplied by the number of 5 and 6 year-old children to obtain an estimate of
rate is computed by dividing the number of infant deaths by the total number of
fully immunized children by age 2. Those estimates were added to obtain a five-
live births; that result is multiplied by 1.000 to obtain the final rate.
county estimate of fully Immunized children by age 2. That estimate was divided
Data Compliation Method: The numbers of births and infant deaths were
by the five-county estimate of total children ages 5 and 6: that result was
obtained by adding the numbers for each of the five counties. The obtained
multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage for the Kansas City area. It is
number of infant deaths was divided by the number of births: that result was
important to remember that immunization is based on age 2, not ages 5 and 6.
multiplied by 1.000.
although the data were collected at ages 5 and 6. The Kansas City area estimate
Data Sources: Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Missouri
was obtained by dividing the number of fully immunized children by the estimated
Department of Health, State Center for Health Statistics; National Center for Health
number of 5- and 6- year-old children. County estimates of fully immunized
Statistics.
children were obtained by multiplying the county rate times the number of
children ages 5 and 6. Those county estimates were added to obtain the estimate
for the five-county area.
Immunization Data
page 12
Data Sources: Federal Bureau of the Census: Mid-America Regional Council;
Fully Immunized As Pct. of Children
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Missouri Department of Health,
1990
1992
1993
1994
State Center for Health Statistics: Statistical Abstract of the United States; USA
Kansas City Area
52%
51%
56%
72%
Centers for Disease Control. (1) Vaccination Coverage of 2-year-old Children-
Clay County
50%
49%
41%
67%
United States 1992-93. Murbidity and Mortality Weekly Report April 22, 1994,
Jackson County
55%
47%
58%
86%
and (2) Low Vaccination Levels of US Preschool and School-age Children. Journal
Platte County
30%
48%
48%
84%
of the American Medical Association, March 16. 1994.
Johnson County
61%
65%
68%
68%
Wyandotte County
34%
34%
33%
31%
WIC Data
page 13
1989
1990
1992
1993
1994
Number of Infants (under age 1)
"I can think of no greater mission than to
Kansas City Area
-
6.736
7.524
7,756
7 570
Clay County
-
507
437
461
544
direct our resources, our energy, our
Jackson County
-
4.122
4.564
4.796
4,687
creativity, and our voices to make things better
Platte County
---
15
221
215
311
for Kansas City's children. We must make this
Johnson County
477
571
642
683
587
Wyandotte County
1,446
1,521
1,660
1.601
1,441
our highest priority."
State of Missouri
27,610 29,845 31,263 31.933 33,010
David S. Odegard
State of Kansas
11,929 12,308 14,030 13.795 13.690
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1990
1992
1993
1994
Cost to Parents Data
Number of Children (ages 1-5)
page 14
Kansas City Area
5.813
KC Area
MO
KS
I
8992
9,929
12.756
Clay County
-
538
Counties
Counties
653
764
948
Jackson County
-
3026
4.679
5,399
7,339
1994 1995
1994 1995
1994 1995
Platte County
92
306
319
384
% of providers surveyed
Johnson County
647
611
1,125
1,167
1,269
that accept children whose
Wyandotte County
1,999
fees are subsidized with
1.546
2,229
2,280
2,816
State of Missouri
40,553
31.750
public funds*
58% 35%
67% 53%
58% 26%
46,606 51,074 60,958
State of Kansas
24,091
19 204
27.886
29.581
33.915
Definition: Cost to parents will be measured by the percentage of family child
Kansas City Percentage of Bi-State Total
care homes or child care centers that accept children whose fees are subsidized
Ages, less than 1
-
16.0
16.6
16.9
16.2
with public funds.
Ages, 1-5
!
11.4
12.1
12.3
13.4
Data Compitation Method: Data were compiled from surveys completed during
1994 and 1995 by child care centers and family home child care providers. These
Definition: WIC infant participants must be under 12 months: children
results represent 41% of the child care centers and 51% of the family providers
participants must be ages 1 to 5.
who were included in the random sample of 994 child care facilities receiving
Data Compllation Method: Counts are average of monthly participation. The
surveys in the five-county area.
metropolitan share of Missouri and Kansas was obtained by dividing the five-
This survey question measures the willingness of child care providers to accept
county total by the sum for the two states that number was multiplied by 100 to
children whose fees are subsidized. The state of Kansas changed the method of
obtain the percentage. The decline for 1990 was impacted by a USDA decision to
paying subsidies to child care providers in 1995. These changes may partially
set the inflation rate lower than the actual inflation rate.
account for the drop in the percentage of providers in Kansas who are willing to
Data Sources: Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Missouri
accept children whose fees are subsidized. However, the SRS offices in Olathe
Department of Health.
and Wvandotte County indicate that their list of providers has not decreased.
Data Source: Metropolitan Council on Child Care.
Quality Data
page 14
Capacity vs. Demand
page 15
KC Area
MO
KS
KC Area
MO
KS
Counties
Counties
Child care providers
Counties
Counties
1994 1995
1994 1995
1994 1995
participating in survey
459
154
305
Ratio of infants to toddlers
Enrollment of
and preschoolers enrolled in
surveyed child care facilities
1:9
1:10
1:11 1:15
1:7 1:11
participating providers
13,951
8.010
5.946
KC Area
MO
KS
KC Area
MO
KS
Counties
Counties
Counties
Counties
1990
1990
1990
1994 1995
1994 1995
1994 1995
% of children in surveyed
Ratio of infants to toddlers
child care centers or family
and preschoolers in five-
child care homes with a
county area
1:5
1:5
1:6
provider who has an A.A.
or E.A. in early childhood*
26% 42%
31% 59%
24% 25%
Definition: Capacity VS. Demand will be measured by the ratio of infants to
toddlers and preschoolers in child care centers and family child care homes
Definition: Quality will be measured by the percentage of children cared for in
compared to the ratio of infants to toddlers and preschoolers living in the live.
child care centers or family child care homes where the director. primary provider,
county area. Infants are defined as children birth through 12 months. toddlers are
or at least one member of the teaching staff has completed an A.A. or B.A. in early
children aged 13 through 23 months. and preschoolers are children aged 2
childhood.
through 5 years.
Data Compliation Method: Data were compiled from surveys completed during
1994 and 1995 by child care centers and family home child care providers. These
results represent 41% of the child care centers and 51% of the family providers
who were included in the random sample of 994 child care facilities receiving
surveys in the five-county area.
*A revision in this survey question may have caused the change in the 1995 data.
As adults, we must make (our children's)
The 1995 survey requested information about the actual degrees completed by
lives as painless as possible. This takes a
child care center staff. Last year's survey requested the degree required for
teaching staff.
strong commitment from that child's 'partners,'
Data Source: Metropolitan Council on Child Care.
namely his or her parents OF guardian. Love is
the key to a successful childhood that leads to
a successful adult."
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1987-88 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94
were complied from surveys completed during 1994 and 1995 by child care
SAT Average Scores
centers and family home child care providers. These results represent 41% of the
Districts Supplying Data
9
9
9
10
11
child care centers and 51% of the family providers who were included in the
Students Taking Test
1,168
1,063
1,050
944
1,056
random sample of 994 providers receiving surveys in the tive-county area. Data
on the ratio of children Irving in the five-county area were compled from the U.S.
Kansas City Area
1,053
1,052
1,048
1,059
1.054
Census.
Clay/Platte Counties
I
1,114
1,142
1,122
1.088
Dala Source: Metropolitan Council on Child Care: U.S. Census.
Jackson County
1,038
1,022
1.040
972
1.029
Johnson County
1.057
1.063
1,052
1,072
1.056
Wyandotte County
1,027
979
1,002
1.002
1.043
Resource and Referral Data
page 15
USA Average
906
900
896
899
902
1994
Number of families
Definition: The total SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is used as the measure. The
receiving child care
possible range is from 400 to 1600.
consumer education
8,514
Data Compliation Method: For each school district supplying data, the number
of students who took the test was multiplied by the average score for that district.
Delinition: The measure will be the number of parents receiving child care
Those products were added and divided by the total number of students who took
consumer education from a child care resource and referral agency.
that test.
Data Compilation Method: Data were compiled from four collaborating resource
Data Sources: Metropolitan area school districts; Statistical Abstract of the
and referral agencies that collect information from paronts when making child
United States: College Entrance Examination Board in New York City.
care referrals.
Dala Source: Day Care Connection: Child Care Association of Johnson County:
1987-88 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94
Heart of America Family Services: YWCA of Kansas City, Missouri.
Fourth Grade Average Reading Scores
Kansas City Area
Above norm/average?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
School Readiness
page 16
Average Missouri Mastery
School
Schools
Number of
Percentage
and Achievement Test
318
330
333
336
330
Districts
Using
Children
of Children
Average Grade Level for
School Year
Reporting
KIDS*
Participating
Ready
Other Tests
4.8
4.7
4.6
4.8
5.0
Missouri Mastery and
1987-88
7
4
1,213
93
Achievement Tests
State Average
300
311
311
323
323
1993-94
14
12
3,708
95
Fourth Grade Average Math Scores
Kindergarten Inventory Developmental Skills
Kansas City Area
Data Compilation Method: School districts were asked to provide both the total
Above norm/average?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
number of children who took the test and the number of children who were
Average Missouri Mastery
considered "ready." The total number of children for all districts considered
and Achievement Test
320
330
326
332
330
"ready" was divided by the total number of children who took the test: that value
Average Grade Level for
was multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage of children considered "ready" to
Other Tests
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.8
5.2
begin kindergarten. Most schools use the KIDS (Kindergarten Inventory
Missouri Mastery and
Developmental Skills): other tests used include DIAL (Developmental Indicators
Achievement Tests
Assessment Learning) and the Battello Developmental Inventory Screening Test.
State Average
300
311
303
321
324
Seventh Grade Average Reading Scores
Kansas City Area
Achievement Score Data
page 16
Above norm/average?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
1987-88 1990-91 1991-92 1992-93 1993-94
Average Missouri Mastery
ACT Average Composite Scores
and Achievement Test
305
317
314
323
312
Districts Supplying Data
22
22
22
22
21
Average Grade Level for
Students Taking Test
6,660
6.277
6,212
5.589
6.343
Other Tests
8.3
8.1
7.9
8.1
8.2
Missouri Mastery and
Kansas City Area
20.2
21.2
21.2
21.2
21.4
Achievement Tests
Clay/Platte Counties
21.3
21.4
21.4
21.2
21.7
State Average
300
299
305
307
308
Jackson County
19.4
20.3
20.1
19.8
20.2
Johnson County
21.0
22.2
223
22.4
22.6
Seventh Grade Average Math Scores
Wyandotte County
17.3
19.5
19.4
19.1
19.2
Kansas City Area
USA Average
18.7
20.6
20.6
20.71
20.8
Above norm/average?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Average Missouri Mastery
-The 1994/95 Report Card inadvertently listed this figure as 20.6.
and Achievement Test
305
327
325
342
342
Data Compilation Method: For each school district supplying data. the number
Average Grade Level for
of students who took the test was multiplied by the average score for that district.
Other Tasts
8.3
6.1
8.1
8.3
8.5
Those products were added and divided by the total number of students who took
Missouri Mastery and
that test.
Achievement Tests
Dala Sources: Metropolitan area school districts: Statistical Abstract of the
State Average
300
313
331
329
335
United States: America College Testing Program in Iowa City, lowa.
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Teen Birth Data
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1987-88
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1980
1990
Graduating Seniors as Percentage
Females (15-19)
of Freshmen Three Years Earlier
55.326
44,252
Kansas City Area
76%
72%
74%
74%
73%
Rate of Teen Births Per 1,000 Women
Clay County
83%
77%
79%
82%
81%
Kansas City Area
61.1
68.2
Jackson County
72%
64%
67%
64%
65%
State of Missouri
57.5
62.9
Platte County
85%
92%
92%
90%
93%
State of Kansas
56.7
56.1
Johnson County
93%
93%
92%
90%
89%
USA
53.0
58.1
Wyandotte County
53%
57%
58%
63%
59%
State of Kansas
83%
81%
92%
81%
79%
1987
1990
1991
1992
1393
State of Missouri
81%
77%
78%
73%
73%
Teen Births As Percent of Total Births
USA
73%
72%
71%
72%
73%
Kansas City Area
12.2
13.2
12.8
12.9
12.1
Clay County
9.2
10.6
9.8
10.4
9.5
Definition: High school graduation is defined as obtaining a high school diploma,
Jackson County
14.8
16.5
16.1
16.1
14.7
Rate: Graduation rate IS the percentage of nigh school graduating seniors relative
Platte County
9.2
9.4
8.5
8.0
9.4
to the number of freshmen students three years earlier. The rate is computed by
Johnson County
4.7
4.8
50
4.7
5.0
dividing the number of seniors by the number of ninth grade students three years
Wyandotte County
18.8
20.1
19.5
20.7
20.4
earlier: that result Is then multiplied by 100 to obtain the final rate.
State of Missouri
13.1
14.2
14.1
14.3
13.9
Data Compliation Method: Official fall enrollment data by grade and the numbers
White
11.2
11.8
11.8
11.9
11.7
of graduates were obtained from the Kansas and Missouri Departments of
Black'Other
22.1
24.6
24.2
24.4
23.1
Education for the years 1983 through 1992. The data were added for the five
State of Kansas
11.1
12.1
12.0
12.2
12.7
counties to obtain total enrollments by grades for those same years. The rates
White
9.9
11.0
10.8
11.0
11.5
were obtained by dividing the number of graduating seniors by the number of
Black/Other
21.0
20.8
20.9
21.2
21.1
freshmen three years earlier; that result was multiplied by 100 to obtain the
USA
12.4
12.8
12.6
12.4
displayed percentage. For example. the rate for 1992-93 Is the percentage of
Black
22.6
23.1
22.1
21.9
graduating seniors during spring 1993 relative 10 the number of freshmen during
Hispanic
16.3
16.8
16.8
16.7
fall 1989. Federal data were obtained from the National Center for Educational
Statistics.
Number of Teen Births
Data Sources: Missouri State Department of Education; Kansas State Department
Kansas City Area
2,655
3,018
2,854
2,805
2,642
of Education; National Center for Educational Statistics; Statistical Abstract of the
Clay County
194
238
223
237
216
United States.
Jackson County
1,582
1.800
1,708
1,633
1.470
Platte County
68
79
77
72
88
Johnson County
243
278
278
266
292
Bond Issue Data
page 17
Wyandotte County
568
523
568
597
576
1987
1990
1992
1993
1994
State of Missouri
9,807
11,209
11,095
10,836
10,420
Kansas City Area
State of Kansas
4,271
4,693
4,507
4,621
4,722
Number of Bond Issues
12
20'
10
10
14
Repeated
(3)
(8)
(2)
(4)
(1)
Total Births
Percent Passed
42%
30%
70%
60%
86%
Kansas City Area
21,691
22,833
22,243
21,812
21,912
Percent Failed
58%
70%
30%
40%
14%
State of Missouri
74,830
79,135
78,468
76,005
75,146
State of Kansas
38,435
38,872
37,630
37,848
37,283
Kansas Side
4
1
6
4
6
Passed
2
0
4
4
6
Tean Births To Single Mothers As Percent of Teen Births
Falled
2
1
2
0
0
Missouri
62.5
69.8
71.1
73.3
74.9
Kansas
55.7
63.1
67.3
69.3
70.9
Missouri Side
8
19
4
6
8
Passed
3
6
3
2
6
Teen Births to Single Mothers As Percent of Total Births to Single Mothers
Falled
5
13
1
4
2
Missouri
34.5
34.6
33.3
33.1
32.1
Kansas
36.3
35.5
34.8
34.9
34.9
*One district had 14 bond issues with 2 passing; 6 of the 12 failures
had majority support.
Definition: A teen birth refers to a baby bom to a woman, age 15 to 19.
Rates: Teen birth rate is the number of babies born per 1,000 women of that age
Data Compilation Method: The number of "Repeated Bond Issues" is the
group. The rate IS computed by dividing the number of babies born to women,
number of bond issues which had previously failed and were resubmitted to
ages 15 to 19, by the total number of women. ages 15 to 19: that result is then
voters.
multiplied by 1.000 to obtain the final rate. Teen percentage of total births Is the
Data Sources: Merropolitan area school districts.
percentage of total births born to women. ages 15 to 19. The rate is computed by
dividing the number of tables born to women, ages 15 to 19, by the total number
of babies; that result Is then multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage.
Data Compliation Method: Birth data were obtained from the annual vital
statistics reports for Kansas and Missouri. The number of females. ages 15 to 19.
for 1980 and 1990 were obtained from Federal Census Data. For each year, the
total number of births for each of the five counties were added. To obtain the teen
birth rate, the births 10 teens were divided by the number of females: that result
was multiplied by 1,000. To obtain the teen percentage of total births. the births
to teens were divided by the total number of births: that result was multiplied by
100 to obtain the percentage.
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Data Sources: Federal Bureau DÍ the Census; Mid-America Regional Council:
1990
1993
Kansas Department of Health and Environment: Missouri Department of Health,
Teens (Ages 15-19)
State Center io: Health Statistics: The State of Amença's Children: Statistical
Kansas City Area
89,646
87,958 (estimated)
Abstract of the United States.
Teen Homicides Per 100,000 Teenagers
Kansas City Area
26.0
45.5
Alcohol, Marijuana, and Cocaine Use Data page 18
State of Missouri
14.6
30.9
Blh Grade
12th Grade
State of Kansas
9.3
17.6
1988
1990
1991
1993
1988
1990
1991
1993
Alcohol Rate Per 100 Youth
Definition: outh homicide is a death of a teenager caused by another person.
Kansas City Area
43.8
36.6
38.2
34.4
69.7
63.1
63.5
62.9
Rate: Youth homicide rate is the number of homicides per 100,000 persons of
State of Missouri
34.0
-
-
NA
54.0
I
-
NA
that age group. The rate is computed by dividing the number of homicides by the
State of Kansas
12.1
10.2
12.6
12.7
29.2
282
27.2
29.2
total number of persons. ages 15 to 19: that result is then multiplied by 100.000
USA
NA
-
25.1
26.2
63.9
57.1
54.0
to obtain the final rate. Youth homicide percentage of total homicides is the
51.0
percentage of homicides for persons, ages 15 to 19, relative to total homicides.
The rate is computed by dividing the number of homicides to persons, ages 15 to
Marijuana Rate Per 100 Youth
19, by the total number of homicides: that result is then multiplied by 100 10
Kansas City Area
7.8
4.8
5.5
5.8
22.3
17.0
15.3
20.5
obtain the percentage.
State of Missouri
10.0
-
-
NA
25.0
-
1
NA
Data Compliation Method: Prior to 1989. Kansas did not report county data for
State of Kansas
2.2
1.7
2.4
2.1
5.4
4.4
5.1
5.3
ages 15 to 19 separately; data were only reported for ages 15 to 24. For 1989 and
USA
NA
-
3.2
5.1
18.0
14.0
13.8
15.5
1990, one-third of the state homicides for ages 15 to 24 were ages 15 to 19. That
percentage was applied to the Kansas county data for 1986 through 1988 to
Cocaine Rate Per 100 Youth
obtain estimates of the county homicides for ages 15 to 19. The data for the two
Kansas City Area
2.5
2.3
11
0.6
5.4
3.3
1.7
0.7
Kansas counties were then combined with the data for the three Missouri
State of Missouri
3.0
-
-
NA
5.0
I
-
NA
counties. The percentages of total homicides were obtained by dividing
State 01 Kansas
0.8
0.8
0.9
0.8
1.6
1.4
1.8
1.0
homicides for ages 15 to 19 by the total number of homicides; that number was
USA
NA
-
0.5
07
3.4
1.9
1.4
1.3
multiplied by 100 to obtain the percentage. The youth homicide rate per 100.000
reenagers was calculated for 1990 by dividing the number of homicides for ages
Definition: Drug use is defined as the use of alcohol, marijuana. or cocaine at
15 to 19 by the number of youths in that age group: that number was multiplied
least one time within the last 30 days (from when the survey was conducted).
by 100.000 to obtain the rate. Legal intervention includes injuries by police or
Data are available for 8th and 12th grade students.
other law enforcement agents including military on-duty in the course of arresting
or attempting to arrest lawbreakers. suppressing disturbances, maintaining order.
Rate: Drug use rate IS the percentage of 8th (or 12th) grade students who have
legal execution, and other legal action.
used alcohol. manjuana or cocaine at least one time during the last 30 days.
Data Sources: Federal Bureau of the Census: Mid-America Regional Council:
Data Saurces. Project STAR. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation; National
Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Missouri Department of Health,
institute on Drug Abuse: Manitoring the Future Study; Missouri Center for Health
State Center for Health Statistics: Claritas (1993 population estimates).
Statistics Publication No. 13: Statistical Abstract for the United States: Kansas
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Service.
Teen Homicides Data
page 19
1987
1990
1991
1992
1993
Number of Teen Humicides
Kansas City Area
13
23
26
32
40
Clay County
0
D
0
Q
0
Jackson County
9
14
20
26
32
Platte County
0
1
0
0
0
Johnson County
0
0
3
0
2
Wyandotte County
4
8
3
6
6
State of Missouri
33
53
73
93
110
0
White
9
14
11
14
9
Non-White
24
39
62
79
101
State of Kansas
11
16
16
16
3)
White
-
6
7
13
Non-White
-
10
9
18
Percentage of Total Homicides
Kansas City Area
7.7
10.7
13.4
14.7
19.5
State of Missouri
7.0
11.2
10.1
15.9
18.3
State of Kansas
9.7
14.3
129
10.2
15.7
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Steering Committee Members
WILLIAM C. NELSON
ROBERT C. WOODWORTH
BARBARA ALLMON
LAURA A CRAY
DWAYNE A. CROMPTON
AM M. DUNN. SA.
Co-Chairman.
Co-Chairman
President
Community Volunteer
Executive Director
men. of the Board
Chairman. President & CED
President 6 Publisher
H&R Block Foundation
KCMC Child Development Corp.
Construction Co
Soatmen's First National Bank
The Kansas City Star
JOHN B. FRANCIS*
ANITA B. GORMAN
MARJORIE D. GRANT*
ADELE C. HALL
JUCY H. HUNT
THUE JENNINGS
President
Community Volunteer
Vice President
Community Vorgnteer
Community Volunteer
& CEO
Francis Families Foundation
AMC Entertsinment Inc.
Kannis
-"ower & Light Company
CHERYL JERNIGAN
JANICE C. KREAMER
HOM. CORDELL 0. MEEKS. JR.
DR. ROBERT MEMELLY
HON. CARLOS MURGUIA
DAVID F. OLIVER
President
Prosident
District Court Judge
Community Volunteer
District Court Judge
Partner
Kansas City Area Hospital
Greater Kansas City Community
Wyandorte County. Kansas
Wyandone County. Kansas
an Cave LLP
Association
Foundation
BONNIE PETERSON
KENDRA PRICE*
AL SASSONE
SUSAN IL STANTON
WILLIAM TEMPEL
DAVID P. THOMAS
vice President Patient Services
Youth Representative
President
President & COO
President & CEC
Director. Community Affairs
Innay Lutheran Hospital
Heart of America United Way. Inc.
Payless Castways, Inc.
UMB Bank Kansas
Sprint
LINDA WARD
DAVID H. WESTBROOK
EUGENE R. WILSON*
Director. Investor Relations
President & CEO
President, Youth Development
Payless Cashways. Inc.
Cornurate Communications Group.
Ewing Marion Kaultman Foundation
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Acknowledgements
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
÷
Junior League of Johnson & Wyandotte
Those with whom ins Partnership to:
McDonalds
Day Care Connection
Counties in Kansas. Inc.
Children has worked during the pas! year to
Metropolitan Child Abuse Network
Da La Sale Education Center
Junior League of Kansas City, Missour: Inc.
help improve children's lives
DeSoto Unified School District #232
Metropolitan Community Colleges
Metropolitan Council on Child Care
Don Bosco Community Center
*
-A-
Dos Mundas
Metropotitan Medical Society 01
Kaiser Permanente
AO Huc Group Against Crime
Kansas City
Kansas Academy of Family Physicians
AEP School. Shawnee Mission School
Mid-America Coalition on Health Care
-
Kansas Action for Children
District
MId-Amarica Immunization Coalition
Edward F. Swinney Trust
Kansas City Area Hospital Association
AErna
ETC Institute
Mid-America Regional Council
The Kansas City Business Journal
Allies ior Children
Mid-Continent Public Libranes
Excelsior Springs School District 240
Kansas City Chiels
AMC Entertainment. Inc.
Midwest Bioethics Center
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City Community/Church Organization
American Academy of Rediatrics. Kansas
Midwest Research Institute
Kansas City Consensus
Chapter
-F-
Missoun City School District #56
The Kansas City Globe
American Association of Patired Persons
Missouri Department of Education
Family Investment Trust
The Kansas City Kansan
American Red Cross
Fort Osage School District R-1
Missoun Division of Family Services
Kansas City Neighborhood Allance
Associated Youth Services
Missouri Division of Social Services
Francis Child Development institute
Kansas City Power & Light
Association for the Education of Young
Francis Families Foundation
Missouri General Assembly
Kansas City Royals
Children
Missouri Kids Count
Friends of the Zoo
The Kansas City Star
Avila College
The Full Employment Council. Inc.
Missouri Medical Society
Kansas City Southern industries
Missouri National Guard
Kansas City. Kansas Board of Education
-B-
4
Missouri Paster & Sign Company
Kansas City Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Bannister Mall
Gannett Outdoor
Missouri Department of Health
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
Kansas City, Kansas Community College
ML & Associales
Gardner Unitied School District #231
Kansas City. Kansas Parks & Recreation
B Dalton Bookstores
MOCSA
Gear for Sports
Benton Foundation
Kansas City. Kansas Police Department
MPACT
Genes's School
Kansas City, Kansas Public Library System
Bernstein Rein Advertising Inc.
Grain Valley School District R-V
Kansas City, Kansas USD #500
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater
Grandview School District C-4
&
Kansas City, Missouri Board 01 Education
Kansas City
National Alliance for Non-Violent
Greater Kansas City AFL-CIO
Kansas City, Missouri Health Department
Black Health Care Coantion
Greater Kansas City Association for the
Programming
Kansas City, Missouri Parks & Recreation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City
Education at Young Children
National Conter for Fathering
Kansas City, Missouri Police Department
Blue Cross Blue Shield MO Valley Caring
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Kansas City, Missouri Public Libraries
Program for Children
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
National Committee for the Prevention of
Kansas City, Missouri School District #33
Blue Springs School District R-IV
& Affiliated Trusts
Child Abuse
Kansas City Zoological Gardens & Zoo
Blue Valley Unified School District #229
Greater Kansas City Medical Managers'
National Federation of State High School
Docents
Boatmen's First National Bank
Associations
Association
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Bonner Springs Unitled School District #204
National PTA
Greater Kansas City Society of Pediatrics
Kansas Kids Count
Borders Bock Shop
Guadalupe Center
North Kansas City Hospital
Kansas Legislature
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
North Kansas City Public Library
Boy Scouts of America
Kansas Medical Society
#
North Kansas City School District #74
Kansas National Guard
Bryan Cave. LP
H&R Block
North Platte School District R-1
Business Men's Assurance
KCMC Child Development Corporation
H&R Block Foundation
The Northland Business Journal
KC-SHO Health Clinics
Northland Calhedral
Hall Family Foundation
KCMO-810 AM
&
Hallmark Cards, Inc.
Northland United Way
KCPT-TV 19
Carter Broadcast Group
Harvesters
KCTV-TV 5
Catholic Charicery Diocuse of Kansas City &
Head Start Transition
&
KCUR-89.3 FM
SL Joseph
Oak Grove School District R-V)
Health Care Financing Administration
Kearney School District R-1
Catholic Charities
Health Policy Institute Foundation
Office of the Governor, State of Kansas
KFKF-64.1 FM
Cellular One
The Health Source of Grandview
Office of the Governor State of Missoun
Kiwanis
Center School District #58
Heart or Amenca Family Services
Office of the Insurance Commissioner.
KKCJ-106 AM
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Heart of America United Way. Inc.
State of Kansas
KLTH-99.7 FM
Cheryl Brady Associates
Hickman Mills School District C-1
The Clathe Daily News
KMBC-TV 9
Child Care Association of Johnson County
Hillside Christian Church
Oisthe Library
KM8Z-980 AM
Childhood Immunization Initiative
Housing Authority of Kansas City, Missouri
Diathe Medical Center
KNHN-1340 AM
Children's Defense Fund
Humana Health Care Plans
Olathe Region United Way
KPRS-103.3 FM
Children's Mercy Hospital
Hyatt Regurley Crown Center
Diathe Unitied School District #233
KSHB-TV 41
The Children's Partnership
Operation Immunize
KSMO-TV 62
The Children's Shalter
+
KTAJ- TV 16
Child Watch Steering Committee
The independence Examiner
KUDL-S8 FM
Citizens for Missouri's Children
Independence Regional Health Center
Parents As Teachers
KXTR-96.5 FM
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
Independence School District
Park Hill School District
Clay County Health Department
Indian Springs Shopping Center
Parochia Schools in Johnson & Wyandoite
÷
Clowns 01 America
Counties
Lee's Summit School District R-VII
Coailtion for Positive Family Relationships
Paseo Academy of Visual & Performing
Legal Aid of Western Missouri
Coalition or Community Foundations for
Arts
÷
Liberty School District #53
Youth
The Jack and Helyn Miller Foundation
Payless Cashways Inc.
The Liberty Tribune
The Coca Cola Bottling Company of Mid-
J.E. Dunn Construction Company
Peterson & Associates
Local Initiatives Support Commission
America
Jackson County Family Court
Piper Unified School District #203
Local investment Commission
Community Development Corporation of
Jackson County Health Department
Platte County Health Department
Lona-Medina Public Relations
Kansas City
Jackson County Juvenile Court
Platte County School District R-In
Lone Jack School District C-6
Connaught Laboratories. Inc.
Project Aiart
Jackson County United Way
Lollipop Land Child Development Center
Constable-Hodgies Printing Company
Project EAGLE
The Jawish Community Center
Consumer Credit Counseling Service
John S. & James L Knight Foundation
Project Neighbor-HOOD
-M-
Corporate Communications Group. Inc
Johnson County Community College
Providence Medical Center
Cracles and Cravons Special Needs Day
Mark McDonald Photography
Johnson County Health Department
Maternal and Child Health Coalition
Care
Johnson County Public Litraries
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Maywood Willis Printing Company
Raytown School District #C2
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Acknowledgements
Robert O'Byrne & Associates
Wyandorte County Sheriff's Department
of Health and Environment: Kim Taliaterro.
The Rockefeller Foundation
MD State Department of Education: Betsy
Reckhurst Collage
-Y-
VanderVelde, Heart of America Family
Rossdale Methodist Church
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Services: Slave Wall-Smith, University of
Rotary International
Youth Opportunines Untimited. Inc.
Missouri-Columbia: David Warm. Mid-
Youth Volunteer Corps of America
America Regional Council: Gary Watson.
is
YouthNet. Inc.
KS State Department of Education: Richard
The Salvation Army
YWCA of Greater Kansas City
Whelen. U.S. Department of Education: Ron
Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Wiegirt, KS Department of Social &
School Nurses of Johnson County
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS
Rehabilitation Services: David Wiese.
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Carl Boyd
National Commission to Prevent Child
Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Mary Beth Gordon
Abuse: Karen Wulflauhle, United Community
Foundation
Dr. Robert L. Henley
Services of Johnson County.
Shawnee Mission USD #5:2
Chris Hill
The Simons Group
Stephen L. Hill, Jr., U.S. Attorney
OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE
Smithville School District R-0
Michael Lee
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Soll's Plus Printing
Juanito Lugo
Project STAR. Ewing Marion Kauflman
Spring HIII Unified School District *230
Torrie McDonald
Foundation: National Immunization
Sprint
Ramon McGlathen
Program, U.S. Centers for Disease Control
Sprint Foundation
Sister Vickie Perkins
and Prevention: Statistical Abstracts of the
St. Joseph Health Center
Mike Ruiz
United States U.S. Bureau of the Census:
St. Luke's Hospital
Mark Shapiro
Uniform Crime Reports. U.S. Department of
St. Menica's School
Catherine Stark-Corn
Justice: College Entrance Examination
Star Touch
Edward Williams
Board (SAT): Statistical Analysis Center, KS
STOP Vigience Coaition
Rodrigues Wilson
Bureau of Investigation: State Center for
Stuff It Mail Service
Health Statistics, MO Department of Health:
Sun Publications INC.
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN STAFF
Statistical Analysis, MO Highway Patrol:
Swope Parkway Health Center
Dr. James Caccamo. executive director,
National Center for Health Statistics: DERI
Synargy House, inc.
Lisa Adkins, director of public affairs: Carrie
information Branch, U.S. Department of
Chambers Moffett, communications
Education: National Center for Health
-T-
manager: Dee Swindler, administrative
Services: U.S. Department of Health and
Tension Envelope
assistant
Human Services.
Trinny Lutheran Hospital
Treast-Midiown Community Center
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE
Truman Medical Center
CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR DATA POLICY
Turner Unitled School District #202
ADVISORS
Andrea Anders, Metropolitan Council on
-U-
Child Care: Water Bergen. MO Department
UMB Bank Kansas
of Elementary and Secondary Education:
UMKC Institute for Human Development
Johannah Bryant, Kansas Action for
United Community Services of Johnson
Children: Mona Burt. KS Department of
County
Health and Environment: Martin Carso MO
United Methodist Women
Highway Patrol: Lisa Conaway, U.S. Bureau
United Way Info-Line
of the Census; Stacey Daniels, Ph.D., Ewing
United Way of Wyandorte County
Marion Kauttman Foundation: Adale
University of Kansas Medical Center
Ebernart, Children's Mercy Hospital: Woody
University of Kansas Medical School
Fitzmaurice. MO State Department of
University of Kansas School of Nursing
Education: Max Foresman, MO Division of
University of Kansas Work Group on Health
Family Services: Jim Friedeback. MO
Promotion & Community Development
Department of Elementary and Secondary
Urban League of Greater Kansas City
Education: Debbie Fumelt. MO Department
U.S. Congressional dalegations in Missouri
of Social Services: Bruce Gibson. MO
and Kansas
Department of Health: Carolyn Godinez. KS
U.S. Department of Health & Human
Department of Social & Rehabilitation
Services
Services: Dr. Grant. DERI Information
U.S. Department of Labor. Women's
Branch, U.S. Department of Education: Beth
Bureau
Griffin, Gitizens for Missouri's Children:
LitiliCorp United
Kelley Hayden, American College Testing
Program (AGT); Mary Ann Howerton, KS
-V-
Bureau of Investigation: Shane Illies.
Village Fresbyterian Church
Kansas City, MO Health Department: Bob
Visiting Nurses Association
Jamison. Ewing Marion Kauffman
Volunteers. literally hundreds of volunteers
Foundation: Alice Kitchen, Children's Mercy
from throughout the Kansas City
Hospital: Ken Kochanak, U.S. Department of
metropolitan area
Health & Human Services: Rhonda Luther
MO Department of Health; T.J. Mattews.
-
U.S. Department of Health & Human
Wal-Mart
Services: Mariane Nagel, Mid-Amenca
WDAF-610 AM
Regional Council: Tern 0'Brate, KS
WDAF-TV 4
Department of Health and Environment.
West Platte School District R-#
Christine Rinck UMKC-Institute for Human
What's Up Network
Development: Carta Rewley. KS Department
Whatsoever Community Center
of Social & Rehabilitation Services: Mary
Wyandorte County District Court. Jovente
Sue Severance, United Way of Wyandatte
Division
County; Anne Gru-Norman, MO Department
Wyandorte County Health Department
of Health: Karen J. Sommer, KS Department
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Index
Achievement scores
9,16,25
Legislation
6. 15
AFDC
9,11.22
Low birth weight
9. 12, 13. 22
Alcohol & other drug use
9.18.19.26
Opening of schools
7
Bond issues
9,17.26
Quality (child care)
9,14.24
Capacity VS. demand (child care)
9.15,24
Resource and referral (child care)
9,15,24
Child abuse & neglect
9.10.11,21
Safety & Security
8. 9, 10, 11
Child Care
7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 17
School readiness
9. 16, 17, 25
Cost to parents (child care)
9. 14, 15, 24
Squash It
6,11
Early prenatal care
9 12.22
Teen births
9,18,26
Education
8.9,16,17
Teen homicides
9,19,27
Health
8,9,12,13
Teen Years
8,9,18,19
High school completion
9,17,25
Vioient crime
9.10,21
Honor Rcil recognition
4, 11, 13, 17, 19
WIC
9,13,23
Immunizations
2, 5. 6, 9. 13. 15. 23
YouthWork
7
Infant mortality
9.13,23
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Credits
SOUNDING THE ALARM FOR GREATER KANSAS CITY'S CHILDREN
Fourth annual Report Card & Briefing Book to examine the status of children in the five-county metro area
Publication Date: October 5. 1995
Special Thanks To: Andrea Anders, Dalene Bradford, Carol Cowden,
Duane Hallock, Mike Hurd. Nancy Parks, Gina
Data Compilation: Elaine Tatham, Ed.D., ETC Institute
Pulliam, Catherine Stark-Corn, Elaine Tatham, and the
Andrea Anders, Metropolitan Council on Child Care
Steering Committee's Report Card Committee
Writers:
Loring Leifer and Carrie Chambers Moffett
Design and Production Courtesy Of:
Corporate Communications Group, Inc.
Editors:
Carrie Chambers Moffett and Dee Swingler
Photography:
Mark McDonald Photography
The Report Card And Data Briefing Book Have Been Endorsed By:
William T. Esrey, chairman and CEO, Sprint
Hon. Cordell D. Meeks. Jr., Wyandotte County district court judge
SuEllen Fried. community volunteer
Robert B. Rogers, chairman and CEO, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Anita Gorman, community volunteer
Rev. Thomas Savage. S.J., president, Rockhurst College
Joseph McGuff. retired editor, The Kansas City Star
U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum, Kansas Republican
Major Contributors
AMC Entertainment. Inc.
Francis Families Foundation
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Bernstein Rain Advertising. Inc.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation &
The Jack & Helyn Miller Foundation
The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City
Affiliated Trusts
The Kansas City Star
Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth
H&R Block Foundation
Sprint Foundation
Corporate Communications Group, Inc.
The Hall Family Foundation
Edward F. Swinney Trust
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Heart of America United Way, Inc.
Valentine Radford Advertising
Major Partners
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City
Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Department of Health
Center for Health Communication, Harvard
Heart of America Family Services
Public Health Departments, Greater Kansas City
School of Public Health
Kansas Action for Children
The Rockefeller Foundation
Child Care Association of Johnson County
Kansas City, Missouri School District
Rotary International
Children's Defense Fund
Kansas Department of Health & Environment
Swope Parkway Mobile Immunization Project
Children's Mercy Hospital
Kansas Operation Immunize
United Methodist Women
Citizens for Missouri's Children
Kiwanis International
YMCA of Greater Kansas City
Coalition of Community Foundations for Youth
Metropolitan Council on Child Care
YouthNet
Day Care Connection
Mid-America Immunization Coalition
YWCA of Greater Kansas City
Full Employment Council
Mid-America Regional Council
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Collectively, We Are Improving
The Lives of Metro Kansas City's Children
Violent crime rates are down
Nearly three-fourths of children are fully immunized by the age of 2
Achievement scores remain above the national averages
More mothers are seeking prenata! care
Fewer babies died during their first year of life
Fewer babies are born weighing less than 5.5 pounds
Fewer infants receive WIC benefits
Fewer teens are having babies
Fewer eighth graders are using alcohol
Be sure to look inside for the
four initiatives being recognized in the first-ever
"Honor Roll for Greater Kansas City's Children"
PARTNERSHIP FOR CHILDREN
The Partnership for Children is indebted to Corporate Communications Group. Inc.,
for its generous donation of design and production services related to the 1995/96 Report Card and Briefing Book.
13 Copyright 1995 Partnership for Children