Kansas faces growing child needs amid budget cuts
Census data show Kansas population growth and greater diversity elevating demand for child-focused programs. Officials warn short term cuts to family aid risk long term costs as layoffs climb and rural areas struggle with poverty, school funding, and non-English learning needs.
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Janet Schalansky
Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services
Leadell Ediger
Salina
Kansas
Gary Brunk
Kansas Action For Children
Dale Dennis
Community program helps Garden City teens stay in school
Teens lack after school activities. transportation limits access to theater and youth centers. In Colby a joint teen adult effort hosts coffeehouse nights and events to curb drinking and drugs. Officials warn of growing adolescent needs as Kansas cuts prevention funds, with local youths like Betty Palomino crediting teachers for support while calling for better sex education and drug awareness. Overland Park Police Chief
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Garden City High School
Juan Gutierrez
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Colby
Janet Worthy
Northwest
Kansas
Gary Brunk
Bill Hermes
Reno County
Bob Johnson
Hutchinson
Betty Palomino
Garden City
Overland Park
Ana Gutierrez
Debra Bolton
Family Resource Center
Changing face of Kansas children in 2000 program
A Kansas Public Television hour examines urbanization and rising teen populations in 2000 centered on census data. Harris News Service and KPTS feature a half hour documentary and a studio panel with experts. local leaders discuss prevention, education, and juvenile crime implications for Garden City and statewide policy.
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Kansas
Kansas Public Television
KPTS
Wichita
Harris News Service
Sarah Kessinger
Dale Goter
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