Douglas County Programs
Community Center
Community Center Address
2518 Ridge Court
Lawrence, KS 66046
Lille Okwuone
(785) 841-3357
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Applications
We have applications available for:
Head Start
Housing Choice Vouchers
Housing Douglas County Housing Authority
LIEAP
Project Deserve
RC&D Bicycle Program Coordination (Kids under 18)
Rental Housing
Weatherization
Case Management with Transitional Housing
Dental Program
Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance
Eye Glasses
Holiday Bureau Adoptions
Homelessness
Services for Individuals and Families Experiencing Homelessness.
Referrals
School Supplies
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
Warm Hearts
Early Head Start
Early Head Start (EHS) serves expectant mothers through three year olds in Douglas County. Currently EHS offers 20 enrollment slots in a variety of program options. The Home Based option is available for families who are not in need of child care and consists of a 90 minute, weekly home visit as well as comprehensive health, nutrition, education and social services. The Center Based option provides child care in both center and family child care options, and is designed for families who are working or in school. Families in the Center Based option receive a monthly home visit, for approximately one hour, to support social service, health, dental and nutritional needs of the child and family.
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.
Home Visitor
Community Partnership Specialist / Home Visitor
Children’s Community Center
Contact
Margaret Brumberg
Center Director
925 Vermont
Lawrence, KS 66044
(785) 842-2515
margaretbrumberg@sunflower.com
Community Children’s Center (CCC) is a delegate program of ECKAN Head Start.
CCC serves 78 children, ages 3-5 in the Lawrence community.
CCC operates four classrooms, half day sessions, on Monday through Thursday.
Extended hours and days may be available for working families.
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 screenings and exams on the attending doctor’s appointments, to ensure they can advocate for their child, and ensure that 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
Weatherization Program
1320 S. Ash
P.O. Box 40
Ottawa, KS 66067
Contact
dkriner@eckan.org
(785) 242-6413
Hours
Mon-Fri: 8 AM to 5 PM
Website
Weatherization Program