Start Young

Improving Child Care in Wyandotte County, Kansas

Shaping Children’s Futures Through Quality Child Care

The Family Conservancy is transforming the child care landscape in Wyandotte County, Kansas, through Start Young, a comprehensive solution to the child care crisis. By investing in early care and education, we are laying the foundation for lifelong success, helping children develop the essential skills needed to succeed in school, their careers, and beyond.

Tuition Support Provides Stability Perla's Story
Improving Access and Quality Partnering with Programs
Affordable Care Provides Opportunities Christina's Story

Start Young Impact Snapshot

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children accessed care thanks to tuition support

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teachers gained credentials

A Toolkit for Building Accessible Child Care Solutions

The Family Conservancy is committed to increasing access to quality child care across Kansas City by providing gap funding and resources to help parents afford rising child care costs, enabling them to join or remain in the workforce. This toolkit offers a step-by-step guide to help other communities create their own gap funding programs, based on TFC’s proven model.

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Do You Need Child Care?

Are you a parent or caregiver looking to learn more about how The Family Conservancy can support your child’s development and help you access to quality child care?

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Enhance Your Program

Are you a child care provider, director or center owner interested in learning how The Family Conservancy can help enhance both the quantity and quality of care you offer?

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Let’s Create Solutions

Are you interested in joining The Family Conservancy to create lasting community impact by improving child care access and supporting the future of children in our region?

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This program is made possible through the support of Executive Order 11246, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County, and USDT.