Creating a Healthy, Safe Community for Youth and Families
lee’s summit cares
Awareness and prevention resources that inspire physical and mental wellness
Drug Take-Back
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Youth are more at risk when adults don’t know how to support them.
There’s always new information coming out about Mental Health, Substance misuse, bullying, and suicide awareness.
It leaves our youth vulnerable:
- Our adults have a lack of data about what our kids are going through.
- Kids may not have the support they need to make positive choices.
- Youth are left vulnerable to life-altering substances and mental health issues.
Lee’s Summit CARES Helps Bridge the Gap In Information about Risks
So our community members can better support our youth
We’re here to connect those inside our community to the resources and partners they need to support our youth and help them become the healthiest version of themselves both inside and out. Together, we can make a greater impact, ensuring the children and families of Lee’s Summit are equipped to make positive choices.
Lee’s Summit CARES roots itself in creating and fostering a healthy and safe environment for the community. It’s those ideals and values that I think are vital in creating a welcoming and thriving community, and I take great pride in knowing the assistance Lee’s Summit CARES provides to the community in those endeavors.”
– Ryan Gibson, Lee’s Summit CARES Board President
A Story of Community Impact
Hear from a local case manager about the difference Lee’s Summit CARES parenting classes are making in the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing.
“When I first met Susan (name changed to protect identity) and her two children, ages 2 and 11, I was interviewing her and her family for housing. She was in an abusive relationship. During the interview, her two-year-old was running around. If you told the child no, she would fall on the floor and scream. Susan used her 11-year-old son to correct the two-year-old. He acted as the parent in the playroom—not having fun but making sure his younger sister was acting correctly.
Susan began to take Lee’s Summit CARES (LSC) parenting classes at Hillcrest Transitional Housing. After 60 days in the Hillcrest program and a couple of weeks attending LSC’s parenting classes, I saw the difference in Susan’s parenting style and behavior changes in her children.
Susan mentioned parenting was becoming less stressful for her and her children.
I also received a letter from Susan’s mom stating she could see the changes in her daughter and grandchildren. It is great to see the difference LSC parenting classes are making in the residents of Hillcrest Transitional Housing.”
Written by a Hillcrest Transitional Living Case Manager about the benefits of Lee’s Summit CARES’ parenting classes provided at no cost to Hillcrest parents thanks to United Way funding:
Join us and make an impact:
Let’s work together to create a healthy, safe community for all Lee’s Summit families.
We are a Coalition Focused on Community Empowerment
Join us and make a Positive Impact!
Meet new people. make new friends and help us make a bigger and better community for all of our parents, teens, and children. New members to the community are always welcome!
We Have a Continued Commitment to Caring for Our Community
Having been extablished in the Lee’s Summit community for 40 years, Lee’s Summit CARES has seen firsthand the impact its residents can have on one another. There are so many incredible people here, and we aim to bring these people together to make a difference in the lives of the youth and families we serve here in Lee’s Summit and Greater Kansas City.
Throughout our surrounding communities, we can work to foster a healthier, safer place for all of us to live. We look forward to building a community that is safe for all and and with your help no child, parent, or community member will lack the resources needed to make informed decisions about a better future. We’re grateful for your support and can’t wait to continue changing lives together!
C.D. Madden, Sr. M.Ed., Executive Director