Atchison BOOK
Atchison BOOK efforts received seed money from the Kansas Department of Children and Families Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund grant. While these funds are no longer available, the need continues in our community. A few projects include Born Learning mobile trail, Books for Newborns, the 12 weeks Dare To Be You for Preschool Families series program, plus several resources for community members. Be sure to ask us about the Brain Game workshop experience that helps explain the importance of the early years for lifetime health and well-being. This hands-on experience allows participants to build brains to better understand the importance of early childhood development. Poverty influences the development of preschoolers. A Poverty Simulation experience guided by NEK-CAP, Inc. staff aids community members to understand the effects of poverty on both children, adults and our community. Contact a staff member at NEK- CAP, Inc. or K-State Research and Extension-Atchison County to discuss hosting a simulation for your organization. Did you know that Atchison County currently ranks 97th out of 105 counties in the state for family and child well-being?
The Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund
The Kansas Children's Cabinet developed a Blueprint for Early Childhood as a strategic framework to guide investments and maximize positive outcomes for children and families.