What Poverty Looks Like in Northeast Kansas Relates to statistical information provided by US Census Bureau and other agencies including information on the impact of poverty on families and the community.

What Poverty Looks Like in Your County Relates to statistical information provided by US Census Bureau and other agencies for a specific county, including information on the impact of poverty on families and the community.

NEK-CAP Services in Your County Overview of the services provided by NEK-CAP to benefit the low-income population including self-sufficiency plans.  Including data regarding number of families assisted.

Eligibility Requirements for NEK-CAP Services Overview of the services NEK-CAP provides and the funding source requirements for eligibility in order for the low-income population to be served.

Be The Difference You, individuals and organizations, can make a difference by working with NEK-CAP to improve the lives of the low-income population in your county.

The Future of NEK-CAP A presentation on NEK-CAP’s Strategic Plan including details on the 2008 5-year update of the plan.

Head Start 0-5 Presentation focuses on comprehensive Head Start services provided to pregnant women, young children 0-5 and their families. Discussion includes; child development, nutrition, health and mental health, social services, services for children with disabilities, and parent involvement.

CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) Services provided by NEK-CAP CACFP Program including eligibility requirements, reimbursement rates and benefits of CACFP to family day care home providers, children and parents.

Weatherization Services provided by NEK-CAP Weatherization Program for low-income families, including types of assessments and services.

Housing Assistance Presentation on NEK-CAP’s housing assistance services including utility, security deposit and rental assistance. Discussions include who benefits and the impact on the community.

Homeownership  Learn how to own your own home and remain a Section 8 participant. 

Landlord Tenant Advocacy  Rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.

Family Life Skills NEK-CAP offers presentations on Budgeting, Parenting, Home Economics, Home/Car Maintenance, Nutrition, and Health.  The presentations are meant to aid individuals in becoming self-sufficient. Each presentation is appropriately 30 minutes.

Children and Literacy Information will be presented regarding the importance of reading and general conversation to enhance a child’s literacy skills for school readiness.

Adult Education Discussion regarding GED and diploma rehabilitation programs for adults.

Development Milestone (Child Development) This is a basic overview on how children develop in four different areas, including motor, cognitive, emotional and literacy from birth through age five.

Expected Outcomes of Preschool Children A picture of how children grow and develop in the early years, and appropriate activities that prepare children for success in Kindergarten.

Child Nutrition Nutritional needs of young children including planning, managing meal time, healthy snacks and My Pyramid.

Child Health Well Baby information including the importance of immunizations, the effects of lead on a young child, immunizations, dental and other health issues.

Pregnancy Mental Health and Wellness (Mental Health and Wellness) Specific training on Prenatal Maternal Mental Health – it is an overview about prenatal and postnatal mental health. It speaks to the bonding between the mother and the fetus and how the mother to be changes in her attitudes and relationships as she prepares for the birth of her child.

Mental Health for Children or Adults – What is mental health? What we expect in being mentally healthy - in our ability to form relationships, be positive in different aspects of our lives and how to manage stress.

Conscious Discipline An overview of Conscious Discipline techniques used by NEK-CAP Head Start including specific information such as self-control or encouragement. The information can be used for classroom or home.

Developmentally Appropriate Teaching The presenter will provide Information regarding a growing trend toward more formal academic instruction and the importance and making activities appropriate for the various ages of the children.

Foster Grandparents How to become a Foster Grandparent and volunteer in our Head Start Centers and Outreach Offices.

Child Abuse and Neglect Video presentation on Presentation of Child Abuse and Neglect followed by a question and answer period.

Weatherization What you should look for to improve the energy-efficiency of your home.

Home Safety The purpose of HQS inspections and what types of safety and other issues are covered

Powerful Parenting Classes are based on the Boys Town Common Sense Parenting Model, and cover many aspects of parenting, including effective praise, preventive and corrective teaching and self-control. Youth Workshops are adapted to youths' developmental stages and focus on interpersonal and problem-solving skills such as self-esteem, self-discipline, empathy, cooperation, boundaries, and peer pressure. Classes are given one night a week for two hours and last for up to five weeks.

What Poverty Feels Like Simulation Experience to understand the day in the life of some one living in poverty. It takes at least 2 hours to experience this interactive presentation and 60 attendees are required.

Fatherhood Involvement Presentation discusses the importance of father/male role model in the lives of young children. 

Be The Difference Ways to volunteer your time to assist families in becoming self-sufficiency.  Includes classroom involvement, mentoring, working on community activities and fundraising.