Anderson County
Community Center
Communtiy Center Address
132 East 5th
P.O. Box 13
Garnett, KS 66032
Contact
blopez@eckan.org
(785) 448-3670
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri: 8 AM to 5 PM
Applications
We have applications available for:
Housing Choice Vouchers
RC&D Bicycle Program Coordination (Kids under 18)
Rental Housing
Weatherization
Food Pantry
Hours of operation
Monday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kansas Food Bank
One day distribution
Referrals
School Supplies
Senior Commodities
3rd Tuesday and Wednesday of every month
Spirit of Christmas
Stepping Stones - Case Management
Is a collaborative process and is client driven. This case management program consists of assessment, planning, goal-setting, care coordination (follow-up/on-going communication), evaluation, and advocacy centered on supporting individuals and/or families as they strive to successfully exit poverty and/or maintain independent living.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please contact Valerie Tindill, Director of Community Engagement
785-242-7450 ext. 7205
Head Start
Head Start Address
P.O. Box 424
707 Queens Highway
Garnett, KS 66032
Contact
mhermann@eckan.org
(785) 448-2815
Open Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 AM to 4 PM
Anderson Head Start serves 20 children, ages 3-5 throughout Anderson County. The center is located in Garnett, Kansas. The program operates Monday-Friday for six hours per day. Children receive comprehensive preschool services including significant focus on:
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Cognitive, language, social/emotional and motor development |
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Health and dental screening |
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Nutrition screenings and services |
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Developmental screenings and individual educational services |
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Transition services |
Families of enrolled children receive all of the above services supported through resource location and development, parent education opportunities, family goal setting and the opportunity to be involved in governance and decision making for the program.
ECKAN Head Start promotes health development for all children. In order for the program and the child’s family to be certain a child is healthy, a variety of screenings must be completed. All children in the Head Start program should receive the screenings and exams on the application checklist. Parents should review the checklist, before attending doctor’s appointments, to ensure they can advocate for their child, and ensure the appropriate screenings are completed.
Please click here for the application checklist for a list of the necessary screenings and exams.
If you have any questions, contact the Family Service worker at your local Head Start Center, or contact the Health Coordinator at (785) 242-5481 ext. 305.
Weatherization
Need help with high utility bills? ECKAN may be able to provide at no cost to you housing improvements to lower your bills, make your home warmer and increase safety in income-eligible, single or multi-family dwellings, rental homes, and manufactured homes. Click on the picture to see if you are eligible.