Miami County Programs
Community Center
Address
P.O. Box 153
110 E. Peoria St., Room B7
Paola, KS 66071
Contact
Brandi Lopez
(785) 242-7450, ext. 7640
Hours
Tues and Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Applications
We have applications available for:
DCF application-food stamps, cash assistance, and medical
Head Start
Housing Choice Vouchers
LIEAP
RC&D Bicycle Program Coordination (Kids under 18)
Rental Housing
Weatherization
Career Transition Network
County Commodities
Once a month
Operation Holiday
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
Please contact:
Early Head Start
The Miami County Home Based program serves 10 children ages 0-3 and their families through comprehensive home visits. Enrolled children and their parent/guardian will meet weekly for 90 minutes in the home. The home visitor will provide educational services to share with the parent/guardian while modeling and interacting with the child. Educational home visits include a focus on nutrition, health, dental, transition, developmental and parent involvement. Socialization events occur two times per month, which include a group activity for all home based children and families to meet in a larger group setting.
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.
Tara Tidman
Home Visitor
Paola Head Start
Head Start Address
110 E. Peoria
Paola, KS 66071
(913) 294-4880
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Teacher
Paola Head Start serves 20 children, ages 3-5 in the city of Paola, 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.
Early Head Start (EHS) serves expectant mothers through three year olds in Franklin 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.
Office Contacts
Teacher Aide
Nutrition Aide
Erin Lyon
Family Service Worker
Area Manager
Trisha Taylor
PT Teacher Aide
Osawatomie Head Start
Osawatomie Head Start Address
Swenson Early Childhood Education Center
608 10th Street
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-2018
Hours
Mon to Fri 8 AM to 5 PM
Teacher
Osawatomie Head Start serves 20 children, ages 3-5 in the city of Osawatomie, 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.
Office Contacts
PT Teacher Aide/Nutrition Aide
Family Service Worker
Teacher Aide
Area Manager
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