LINC has produced a series of new community maps showing poverty, school-aged children and demographics by area school district.Read More
If you qualify and are approved, contributions to your MOST 529 Plan account will be matched dollar-for-dollarRead More
Thank you for celebrating with LINC and the Afterschool Alliance for a nation-wide celebration of safe, healthy, educational after school programs.Read More
Lights On Afterschool! is a nation-wide celebration of afterschool programs.Read More
LINC Chess Open Play Days are Sundays from 2:30-5pm at select branches of the Kansas City Public Library.Read More
LINC offers a Chess Education Academy to all LINC staff, parents, and other interested adults who wish to learn to play chess.Read More
Families in the Fort Osage School District have the opportunity to receive a little help this holiday season by participating in the Holiday Assistance program offered by the district and LINC.Read More
Join LINC and the Afterschool Alliance for a nation-wide celebration of safe, healthy, educational after school programs on October 20, 2011.Read More
Our Site Coordinators work with the community to bring valuable resources to the neighborhood, to arrange educational programming at school sites and more to make the community stronger.Read More
The 2011-12 school year is on the horizon, which means LINC is preparing for another great year of Before and After School programs. LINC operates programs in seven school districts and two charter schools. Find one near you!Read More
LINC Chess Open Play Days are Sundays from 2:30-5pm at select branches of the Kansas City Public Library.Read More
Sometimes wondering how to pay for food or find time to cook can be overwhelming. It may be especially hard to make healthy choices. Sesame Street has created Food for Thought: Eating Well on a Budget.Read More
Independence LINC sites organize May community job fair Four LINC Caring Communities sites in the city of Independence are combining to organize a community job fair in early May.Read More
Independence Organizes Community Health Resource Fair There will be an Independence community health resource fair Sat., April 30 from 10 am to 1 pm at the Salvation Army located at 14700 E. Truman Road. The fair is free and openRead More
On Saturday, March 26 the LINC Chess program hosted its biggest tournament to date, hosting over 100 students from 34 metro area schoolsRead More
Do you find yourself wondering who your city councilperson is? Or where you’re supposed to go on Election Day? LINC has compiled the following resources to help you find your way to the polls.Read More
LINC hosted the Valentine's Day Chess Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 12, hosting 74 students from 23 schools.Read More
For the third year, a set of educational Black History Month posters will be produced by The Black Archives of Mid-America, the Kansas City Public Library, and the Local Investment Commission.Read More
LINC held its annual Winter Tournament on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 despite biting winds and the imminent threat of bad weather. 71 students from 23 KC area schools participated, representing six school districts and several area charter schools.Read More
We have compiled a list of some of the wide variety of fun and free educational activities available to families over the winter holiday break. Activity suggestions encourage families to celebrate the joy of learning and to stimulate family conversations.Read More
Buckner's Trunk or Treat boosted by new location Over 300 people enjoyed the first ever "Trunk or Treat on Hudson Street" on Sunday, Oct. 31 along one of Buckner's main streets.Read More
The Independence Hungry and Homeless Coalition has designated the week of November 14-20, 2010 as "Hungry and Homeless Awareness Week". The coalition is encouraging citizens to learn more about both the needs in Independence and resources in and around the city.Read More
A workshop on “Violence and Bullying” will teach child care providers and teachers how to identify and prevent bullying or other related violence among peers or in the community. This workshop will also focus on tools and interventions to provide a safe environment for children.Read More
On Oct. 31st LINC held its first Chess tournament of the 2010-11 school year. 63 players from 18 schools participated. Read More
“Seeing the Value in Schools” focuses on LINC’s dedication to quality afterschool care as well as its efforts in community outreach.Read More
Halloween can be a fun experience for children of all ages. This year LINC wants to be sure the fun is shared by both children and their parents.Read More
Start dates for Families and Schools Together (FAST) are set for 6 schools with the first session scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Bryant Elementary in Independence. FAST helps empower families with the skills and confidence to improve the way the family operates so children can grow and succeed.Read More
Fort Osage families celebrated Lights On Afterschool 2010 at Fire Prairie Middle School. There were games, activities, face painting, and the very popular goo-making tables.Read More
We celebrate our work — providing safe places for children to learn, grow and develop — by joining others in the national Lights On Afterschool campaign events primarily held on Thurs., Oct. 21st.Read More
The National Football League's "Punt, Pass & Kick" competition begins on Tuesday, Sept 14, 2010 in the Fort Osage School District. The events are sponsored by the Fort Osage physical education teachers and LINC Caring Communities.Read More
The workshop, “Communicating,” will focus on helping children understand their feelings and learn to communicate more effectively. Participants will also explore how positive words and behaviors can affect action.Read More
LINC has produced an informative booklet "Tips on Getting Safely to School" that covers tips for children who walk, take the bus or ride to school.Read More
The LINC Summer Camp in the Fort Osage School District offered fun and educational activities for children during Summer 2010.Read More
Bill Rogers, one of the original LINC Caring Communities site coordinators, retires from LINC at the end of July.Read More
It is that time of year, time to be thinking about how your child will get to and from school safely. Whether your child walks, takes the bus, or rides in a car, a review of transportation safety is important.Read More
Kansas City mayor Mark Funkhouser shared a broad vision of a stronger more intentional partnership between the city government and the school neighborhoods throughout the city.Read More
Fort Osage LINC Caring Communities site coordinators are being recognized for their work in their respective schools.Read More
The Fort Osage Caring Communities sites received a $500 donation from school district's PM SkillsUSA Club.Read More
Caring, sharing For many, holidays are a struggle Examiner Nov. 22, 2007 By Kelly Evenson | Kelly.evenson@examiner.net When Lisa Diaz received a telephone call in October regarding two children she baby sits, she had only minutes to decide what toRead More
The Fort Osage Caring Communities sites distributed holiday food to families and others in need in time for Thanksgiving.Read More
Concerned citizens are working hard to build a Buckner community center that will serve the rural Eastern Jackson County community and other neighboring communities.Read More
Dr. Larry Ewing, superintendent of the Fort Osage School District, has been named the Missouri Superintendent of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA).Read More
New mobile health van provides no-cost health service to the uninsured.Read More