Kansas Project LAUNCH

More than 600 Finney County families with young children, as well as other families across the State will benefit from a $4.25 million grant recently awarded to the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (80% of the funding goes toward efforts in Finney County).  Project LAUNCH, from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, is a five year cooperative agreement that supports coordination of state and local early childhood services. The purpose is to promote the wellness of young children from birth to eight years of age by addressing the physical, emotional, social, cognitive and behavioral aspects of their development.  KU’s Institute for Educational Research and Public Service wrote the grant on behalf of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund, the Kansas Early Learning Coordinating Council, and the Finney County Community Health Coalition.   

For more information, see the Project LAUNCH Fact Sheet and information about Kansas Project LAUNCH in Finney County

LAUNCH News

Thanks for participating in the LAUNCH and CBCAP sponsored webinar, "Considerations in Working With Families Impacted by Substance Abuse." The webinar handouts and broadcast are now available for your reference. Information about recovery services in Kansas is available through the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services. (Thanks to Chrisy Khatib, Program Consultant with SRS Addiction and Prevention Services, for sharing this link!)

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Thanks for your participation in the National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Webinar Series! Nearly 200 Kansas professionals participated in this year's webinar series. We appreciate all of the presenters' willingness to share their knowledge and experience. Below you will find the webinar materials, including handouts, broadcasts, and related links.

• Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement
  • Webinar handouts
  • Kansas Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (KAIMH)
• Screening for Mental Health Issues in a Healthcare Setting
  • Webinar handouts
  • Webinar broadcast (includes audio and powerpoint)
• Promoting Positive Mental and Physical Health through Nutrition and Activity
  • Webinar handouts
  • Webinar broadcast (includes audio and powerpoint)
• Maternal Depression and the Effects on Children
  • Webinar handouts
  • Webinar broadcast (includes audio and powerpoint)
  • Postpartum Resource Center of Kansas
• Public Health Approach to Children’s Mental Health
  • Webinar handouts
  • Webinar broadcast (includes audio and powerpoint)
  • A Public Health Approach to Children's Mental Health: A Conceptual Framework
  • Vermont Department of Health, Division of Mental Health - Charlie Biss, Director

LAUNCH contacts

State Coordinator: Cristi Cain, (785) 864-9639

Local Coordinator: Verna Weber, (620) 765-1185