State offers grants to build storm shelters in Kansas
Kansas Division of Emergency Management plans to set aside up to 700000 for safe rooms in 15 counties. In Lawrence the May tornado caused 64 million in damage across 98 structures. Grants cover 75 percent of costs up to 2000 per household with priority to severely damaged properties. Community shelters may qualify for up to 200000 each with Aug. 1 deadline.
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Salih Doughramaji
Kansas Lags in Child Well-Being Amid Slow National Rise
Kansas ranks 19th for overall child well being, with slower improvement across 1990 to 2000 in items such as high school dropouts and low birth weights. The Annie E Casey Foundation report shows Kansas improved in six of ten indicators but has fallen one spot for four straight years, prompting calls for renewed effort. The teen birth rate declined and infant mortality fell, yet concerns remain over teen deaths by accident, homicide, and self harm as economic lag widens gaps.
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Kansas
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County health focus urged after Kids Count report
Douglas County shows lower child poverty and free meal eligibility than Kansas overall but health indicators draw critique. Prenatal care, low Head Start participation, and child abuse rates cited. Graduation rates dipping, need for after school programs and stricter night drivers rules. calls for teen engagement and community service.
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