Lee’s Summit CARES is a non-profit community coalition dedicated to preventing youth substance abuse and violence, empowering positive parenting, and promoting exemplary character and mental health.
We aim to direct, support and actively coordinate efforts of the community to significantly reduce substance abuse, promote youth safety and thereby improve the health and well-being of the community.
We provide a variety of programs throughout the year to support our youth and families. Our programs are designed to direct, support, and actively coordinate efforts to significantly reduce substance misuse, promote youth safety, and thereby improve the health and well-being of the community.
Lee’s Summit CARES is building a community that CARES by providing a safe space to educate, share and keep the community updated on current trends in the community.
Are you an 8th-12th grader wanting to make a positive difference?
Join us for the 22nd Annual Mayor’s Character Breakfast!
The Mayor’s Character Breakfast is a celebration of the people in our community who are found to have exceptional character traits and make our community a community of character. Help us celebrate great people like Dan (KC Wolf) Meers and more Thursday, January 15th, 2026!
Click the link below to learn more about this City-Wide Signature event and how you can be apart!
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PPRB is our Task Force that is a comprehensive, community-based approach to reduce substance misuse and violent crime, build stronger community relations, increase access to education and jobs and implement responsible justice reforms.
LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO HELP IMPROVE THE SAFETY OF OUR COMMUNITY HERE!
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Positive Parenting Classes
WE HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERSYOU WILL LEARN TO:
- Influence your child’s behavior
- Raise responsible problem-solvers
- Manage social media usage
- Shut the door on teasing, taunting, and bullying
LSCares Businesses of Character
The Purpose of the LSCares Businesses of Character is to partner with various Business organizations to support our youth through clear pathways. Our goal is to work together to provide youth resources and opportunities to make informed decisions about their academic and professional future.
Twice a year, in April and October, the DEA designates a Saturday as National Drug Take Back Day. Lee’s Summit CARES partners with the Lee’s Summit Police Department, local organizations, and volunteers to participate in this important national initiative. This free service is available to all Lee’s Summit and Eastern Jackson County residents.
We are always looking for those who can give their time talent & treasure! Click the button below to make a donation to our cause! Help us improve the lives of the youth and families within the Lee’s Summit MO, Jackson County and Greater Kansas City areas!
Whether it’s lessons about parenting or wanting help with mental health problems, don’t be afraid to contact us as at LSCgetintouch@gmail.org or click the button down below to check out what we offer on our website!
The Character Council celebrates positive character traits in Lee’s Summit by highlighting individuals and businesses making a difference. Nominate someone here so we can recognize their positive impact on our community!
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.
(1. Get Involved
Your generosity will help foster better mental, physical, and emotional wellness throughout the Lee’s Summit area.
(2. Change Lives
Our team will put your gift to work, empowering children and families to make healthy choices that set them up for long-term success.
(3. See Your Impact
You’ll learn more about the legacy you’re leaving as we send you regular updates on the impact of your generosity.
