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Coalition for Child Safety  |  515 S. Liberty  |  Independence, MO 64050

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American Medical Response (AMR)
www.amr.net
(816) 836-1594
Mission: To make a difference by caring for people in need.

  • AMR's values-Patient Focused, Customer Centered, Caregiver Inspired-are our
    professional guide.
  • AMR serves more communities and customers than any other private ambulance
    service provider in the nation.  More importantly, AMR's employees serve their local
    communities on a personal basis, as part of the community where they live and work. As
    medical professionals and as neighbors, your needs are our concerns.


Buckle Up Our Future

  • Promotes Child Passenger Safety by educating families on properly restraining their
    children in a motor vehicle and by reinforcing the need for car seats.
  • Buckle Up Our Future's goal is to ensure every child is appropriately restrained in a car
    seat while being transported in a motor vehicle.
  • Since December 2002, Buckle Up Our Future has assisted over 1350 families with
    installation and education of car seats and has donated/provided as a reduced cost over
    860 car seats.
  • Buckle Up Our Future has partnered with Cable-Dahmer Chevrolet, 1834 S Noland
    Road, Independence, MO 64055 & Cable-Dahmer Kansas City; 555 W. 103rd St;
    Kansas City, MO 64114
  • See a list of installation and inspection dates.


Catholic Charities


Child Abuse Prevention Association (CAPA)
www.childabuseprevention.org
(816) 252-8388
Karen Costa: kcosta@childabuseprevention.org or (816) 252-8388 ext. 316

  • CAPA prevents and treats all forms of child abuse by creating changes in individuals,
    families and society that strengthen relationships and promote healing.
  • Counseling, Family Support and Education programs are the foundations of CAPA's
    efforts to ensure healthy families in our community.
  • We believe children should be valued and nurtured by both their families and the larger
    family of humankind.


Children’s Division


Children’s Protection Center  


Children's Trust Fund (CTF)
www.ctf4kids.org
(573) 751-5147
Kirk Schreiber, Executive Director: ctf@oa.mo.gov

  • CTF is Missouri's Foundation for Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention
  • CTF works to prevent child abuse and neglect through grant distribution, education and
    awareness.
  • CTF offers various grant opportunities, public education materials and a specialty
    license plate, but its primary function is to fund child abuse and neglect prevention
    programs throughout the state that focus on strengthening families, parent education &
    support, mentoring, infant nurturing, community education, grandparent support, staff
    training & development, home visitation, crisis intervention, safe crib programs, school-
    based education, fatherhood support, research, etc.


Community of Christ


Community Services League (CSL)
www.cslcares.org
816.254.4100
info@cslcares.org
Additional offices in Blue Springs, Buckner, Grain Valley, Independence, and Oak Grove
Pat Weary, Director of Operations, wearyp@cslcares.org

CSL serves over 45,000 annually through its social services and provides programs to qualified
families throughout Eastern Jackson County through any of the following:

  • Emergency/Direct Assistance: Providing parents with nutritional food, utility/mortgage
    assistance, prescription assistance, clothing and gently used toys
  • School Supply Program: Providing students with new school supplies at the beginning of
    each school year based on their specific district and grade
  • Christmas Store: Providing families with appropriate meals and Christmas gifts each
    year during the holiday season


Comprehensive Mental Health-Youth in Home Services (formerly: Families First)
www.thecmhs.com
(816) 254-7755
Kristen King-Spero: ksper@thecmhs.com

  • Serves children and youth ages 5-18 in their home and school, who have a serious
    emotional disturbance  
  • In home family systems intervention and case management. A community support
    worker is always on call for the weekend.
  • Offers medication evaluation and treatment Monday -Friday.
  • Mobile crisis unit is on call to assess suicide 24/7 for all ages.
  • Serves families that live in Independence, Blue Springs, Grain Valley, Oak Grove,
    Buckner and Levasy.
  • To make a referral call 816-254-7755 ext. 454, M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.


Downey Side
www.downeyside.org
(816) 531-5465
Susan Miller, LSCSW, LCSW


The Family Conservancy


Fort Osage School District Parents as Teachers (PAT)
www.fortosage.net
2101 N. Twyman Rd; Independence, MO 64058
816.650.7655
Lisa Wallen; lwallen@fortosage.net

  • Providing quality education to students in Eastern Jackson County – including Sibley,
    Buckner, Levesy, Unincorporated Jackson County and the city of Independence.


Hawthorne Place Apartments


Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Eastern Jackson County
www.hillcresttransitionalhousing.org
Becky Hughes: hughesb@crn.org or (816) 461-0468

  • Provides a second chance to individuals and families who want to get back on their feet.
  • Offers a 90 day program to those who are homeless and ready to work full time so they
    can payoff old bills and save for first month;s rent and a deposit for a place of their own.
  • Offers a structured environment where individuals learn how to manage their money,
    make appropriate choices and feel good about their accomplishments.


Hope House
www.hopehouse.net
(816) 461-4188
Ilene Shehan, Chief Operating Officer; ishehan@hopehouse.net or (816) 461-4188 ext. 228

  • Safe Domestic Violence Shelter for Women & Children
  • Counseling/Support Groups
  • Legal Assistance and Court Advocacy
  • Supervised Visitation Program
  • Training for community agencies / law enforcement


Independence Fire Department
(816) 325-7134
Tom Wade: twade@indepmo.org or (816) 325-7134

  • Provides Fire and Life safety classes for youth and adult groups.
  • "FireSmart" intervention program for youth with fire misuse issues.
  • Provides smoke alarms for those who qualify.


Independence Head Start
www.indep.k12.mo.us/hanthorn
(816) 521-2760 Fax (816) 521-2765

  • Comprehensive child development program administered by the Independence School
    District that now serves families in Independence, Fort Osage, Raytown, Grandview,
    Lee's Summit, Park Hill, Hickman Mills, and Center School Districts
  • Offers health and family services, parent involvement and quality early childhood
    education
  • Part and Full-day services available for children three to five years of age
  • Centers are licensed and accredited


Independence Health Department
www.independencemo.org
Fax: (816) 325-7098
Karen Van Fleet, RN, BSN: kvanfleet@indepmo.org or
(816) 325-7185

  • Provides education and support for Independence residents of all ages to achieve safe,
    healthy lifestyles, to control the spread of communicable disease, and to manage
    chronic disease.  A resource and referral center.
  • Classes and materials are available on a variety of topics, including health and safety
    issues, parent/family concerns, and emergency preparedness.
  • Works closely with community partners in health, social, and environmental efforts to
    assist and protect Independence citizens.


Independence Housing Authority


Independence Missouri Police Department
www.ci.independence.mo.us
Sgt. Kevin Freeman: kfreeman@indepmo.org or
(816) 325-7997

  • Four detectives are devoted to the investigation of crimes again children.
  • Participates with the federal government in two joint agency task force: Internet Crimes
    Against Children (ICAC) & the FBI Cyber Crime Task Force.
  • Assists Jackson County Sheriff's Department in monitoring the registered sex offenders
    that reside within the community.


Independence School District
www6.indep.k12.mo.us
3225 S. Noland Rd; Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5300

  • Neighborhood schools provide a variety of services and supports for students and their
    families.  For more information, call (816) 521-5300 and ask for Family Services, or visit
    our website at http://www6.indep.k12.mo.us/ .



Kauffman Fund


Kiwanis


LifeGuard Youth Development
www.guardyourself.org
Phone: (816) 836-8336
Fax (816) 836-9004

  • Our mission is to enable youth to make positive choices that will set the foundation for a
    successful future
  • We offer medically accurate abstinence until marriage curriculum for grades 6 through 12
  • We provide parents with current medical information about adolescent behaviors and
    trends, and offers effective communication tools and techniques


Local InVestment Commission (LINC) - Caring Communities
www.kclinc.org
3100 Broadway, Suite 1100; Kansas City, MO 64111
816.889.5050
Steve Winburn; swinburn@kclinc.org


Mark Smith Counseling
www.independencecounselor.com
Mark Smith: msmith-lpc@kc.rr.com or 816-353-5363.

  • Children's Counseling
  • Individual Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Home Studies
  • Divorce Mediation


Midwest Foster Care & Adoption


Ministerial Alliance


MO Department of Health and Senior Services  


Mothers Outraged at Molesters (M.O.M.s)
www.momskc.org
Cyrilla Bender, Founder/President: momskc@momskc.org or (816) 478-2355

  • Working to help prevent sexual abuse before it happens through public awareness.
  • M.O.M.s speaks to schools and new parent groups, block watch, and businesses to
    inform the public of better ways to prevent sexual abuse on children.
  • Resource information line.
  • M.O.M.s works with law enforcement of all levels to prevent Internet crimes against
    children.


National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Kansas City
www.recoverycentral.org
(816) 361-5900
Karen Schalker: karens@recoverycentral.org or (816) 361-5973 ext.

  • Services include Confidential Assessment, Treatment Referral Assistance, Family
    Support Programs (CARE, CAN and COPE), Prevention Services, and a Resource
    Library.
  • Works with Community 2000 teams, other coalitions, youth groups, and educators to
    take drug education to the members of the Kansas City metropolitan (and Cass County)
    areas.
  • Help is ONE PHONE CALL AWAY! (816) 361-5900


Northwest Community Development


Parents as Teachers
www.indep.k12.mo.us
(816) 521-5300
Patti Simcosky, Director psimcosky@indep.k12.mo.us

  • Increase parent knowledge of early childhood development
  • Provide early detection of developmental delays and health issues
  • Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Increase children’s school readiness and school success


Rotary Club


Salvation Army


State of Missouri Children's Division
www.mo.gov
(816) 325-6042
Denise Eichler, Program Manager, Eastern Jackson County Office: denise.d.eichler@dss.mo.
gov

  • Investigate allegations of child abuse and/or neglect.
  • Assist families with services necessary to keep their families together.  The Division
    also provides services to return children to their families when in out of home
    placements.  If this is not possible, the Division pursues other permanency plans, such
    as adoptions and guardianships.
  • Provides training/recruitment for foster and adoptive homes


Sunshine Center
www.sunshinecenter.org
(816) 833-2088
Alison Baker: abaker@sunshinecenter.org or (816) 833-2088

  • Early Childhood Services for kids with and without special needs.
  • Stay At Home Parent program for Jackson County parents.
  • Therapy services for young children


The City of Independence


The Examiner


The Women’s Clinic of Kansas City
www.thewomensclinic.net
Phone: (816)836-9000 Fax: (816)836-9004

  • The goal of the Women’s Clinic of Kansas City is to help pregnant women explore the
    choices available to them so that a positive decision is made which will affect their
    health, children and future.
  • Offers medical, educational and support programs.
  • All services provided by the Women’s clinic are free of charge.


Truman Heartland Community Foundation
www.thcf.org
300 N. Osage; Independence, MO 64050
Elizabeth McClure; Director of Programs and Donor Relations
(816) 836-8189

As a respected funder in the area, the Community Foundation has reviewed the financial,
development and business practices of more than 1,000 area charities throughout its 26-year
history and consistently recommends charities that exemplify the highest-level of professional
practice to its family of donor advisors.
Services include:  
  • Accounting  -quarterly statements.
  • Records Retention   a record of all transactions.  
  • Annual Audit – annual professionally credentialed audit of the foundation’s financial
    statements and monetary controls.  Professional Investment Management-  not-for-
    profits enjoy a scale-effect savings on investment fees.  
Development Services include:
  • Current Gifts - The Foundation has the necessary services in place to accept gifts of any
    type of asset; stocks, bonds, mutual shares, land, personal property, stock of closely
    held (private) companies and of course, cash.  
  • Gift Substantiation - Foundation will prepare the necessary documents and make them
    available to donors.  
  • Planned Giving -  Working with a donor’s professional advisors, the Foundation can
    accept estate gifts to benefit non profits. Charitable Gift Annuity Management.   Many not-
    for-profit organizations have been benefited by donors who enjoy receiving above
    average income from a gift to charity.  
  • Charitable Bequests.   Foundation supports the development of bequests by providing
    donors and their attorneys with sample language and the ability to manage the gift at the
    time of death.



Truman Medical Centers - StartRight Teen MOMs
www.trumed.org
Kay Connelly: kay.connelly@tmcmed.org or (816) 404-5541

  • Provide mentoring services to pregnant and parenting teens.
  • Provide monthly teen activities, support groups and LifeSkills training.
  • Stress delay of second pregnancy beyond teen years.
  • Programs at both Lakewood and Hospital Hill.


Up With Parents & Other Caregivers
Sue Russell: snerussell.1@netzero.net
(816) 682-2578

  • A training program which provides positive ideas for parents and caregivers
  • Addresses a critical need for additional parent education materials that are easily
    understood
  • Demonstrates simple ideas for implementing practices that help build lasting  
    relationships between children and those who care for them
  • Assists in helping to eliminate everyday discipline problems and aids in removing
    common causes of child abuse
  • Curriculum approved by the Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Childcare