Lee’s Summit CARES
About Us
we believe in Making Lee’s Summit a Safer Place for Our Youth
Passionate about Serving
Youth
Passionate about Serving Youth
Established in
1986
Established in 1986
Committed to
Prevention
Committed to Prevention
At Lee’s Summit CARES, we believe the whole community should be empowered with the information they need to support our youth in the prevention of at-risk behavior.
About Us
Lee’s Summit CARES is a leading nonprofit coalition organization focused on promoting healthy behaviors and activities for youth and families.
This is approached by reducing risky behaviors such as drug and alcohol misuse. We were founded in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, in the early 1980s as a direct response to community needs and the alarming increase in youth addiction and substance abuse.
We invite you who surround our youth to do the same: schools, community groups, parents, business leaders, and community organizations. We invite you to join us as we work together to build a healthier future for our community’s teens.
Together, we can make a difference!
What We Do
Our Promise
Together we can proactively and effectively support the health and well-being of our kids and our Community. Through collaborative approaches, including training, support, and public awareness Lee’s Summit CARES advances efforts to promote healthy behavior.
Our Mission
Lee’s Summit CARES mobilizes community partners to develop a physical and mental wellness culture for Lee’s Summit youth and families that inspires positive, healthy choices.
Our Vision
A healthy and safe community for children, youth, and families of the Greater Lee’s Summit area.
Meet Our Staff
Executive Director
CD Madden, Sr.M.Ed
Chris is a proud graduate of Lincoln University (Jefferson City MO) and University of Missouri, Kansas City. He is committed to enhancing Lee Summit Cares’ existing programs while innovating new strategies to address community needs. With a focus on expanding partnerships with schools, law enforcement, and elected officials, Mr. Madden is poised to lead initiatives addressing substance abuse among teens and furthering the organization’s mission of a healthier, safer community.
“I am honored to join Lee Summit Cares and excited to build on the incredible work this organization has accomplished over the years,” said Mr. Madden. “My goal is to foster an environment where our youth and families can thrive, supported by strong community partnerships and impactful programs. Together, we will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Phone: 816.347.3298
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Chris Madden
CD Madden
Program Manager
Dani Cooper
Dani Cooper graduated from Missouri State University in 2020 with a degree in Sociology and a certificate in Small Town Planning and Development. Soon after, they moved to Kansas City to build their skills in academic research and administrative work. Their journey with Lee’s Summit CARES began in early 2023 when they were hired onto the team as Administrative Assistant. Now as Program Manager, their primary goals are to strengthen and build onto the foundation for programming within Lee’s Summit CARES and to bring an innovative and creative approach to what’s happening behind the scenes, such as creating externally-facing documents, newsletters, and reports.
Phone: 816.347.1641
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Dani Cooper
Dani Cooper