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