# jacksoncountykids.org

> AI-optimized mirror of jacksoncountykids.org containing 50 pages totalling 27,693 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://jacksoncountykids.org/. Last updated: 2026-06-13T19:31:23.959Z.

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## Homepage

- [Tiny Tax.](/content/site-root.html): The Children's Services Fund of Jackson County (CSF) provides financial support to organizations promoting kids' mental health and emotional well-being. (1,269 words)

## Articles & Blog Posts

- [news/the-risk-of-not-investing-in-prevention-services-for-kids.html](/content/news/the-risk-of-not-investing-in-prevention-services-for-kids.html) (1 words)
- [Behavioral Health Support for Jackson County Students](/content/news/behavioral-health-support-for-jackson-county-students.html): Providing behavioral health support for Jackson County children makes it easier for them to learn, grow, and thrive. (771 words)
- [Restoring hope, fostering resilience for kids and youth in unique ways](/content/news/restoring-hope-fostering-resilience-for-kids-and-youth-in-unique-ways.html): A few of our partners are focusing their efforts to meet the mental and social-emotional needs of Jackson County kids in unique ways. (1,429 words)
- [A Shadow Pandemic Increased the Need to Counter Child Sexual Assault](/content/news/a-shadow-pandemic-increased-the-need-to-counter-child-sexual-assault.html) (1,055 words)
- [How Mental Health and Wellbeing Impact Youth Job Readiness](/content/news/how-mental-health-and-wellbeing-impact-youth-job-readiness.html): Learn more about how CSF’s funded partners are addressing mental health barriers so Jackson County youth can be prepared to enter the workforce. (987 words)
- [Independence School District: Delivering Mental Health Support to Students & Families](/content/news/independence-school-district-delivering-mental-health-support-to-students-families.html): Learn more about the mental health and social-emotional support the Independence School District provides to Hispanic students and their families. (1,184 words)
- [No Screen Time, All Green Time — Taking Cues from Nature to Help Kids](/content/news/no-screen-time-all-green-time-taking-cues-from-nature-to-help-kids.html): Going green to Green Works means getting kids outside to enjoy and learn from nature while supporting their mental health needs. (1,013 words)
- [Children’s Mercy is narrowing the effects of substance abuse and child adversity](/content/news/childrens-mercy-is-narrowing-the-effects-of-substance-abuse-and-child-adversity.html): The TIES and ACT Raising Safe Kids programs at Children’s Mercy teach positive parenting to lower the risks for infants and kids under 10. (1,018 words)
- [The Child Protection Center: Advocating for kids who’ve experienced abuse or violence](/content/news/the-child-protection-center-advocating-for-kids-whove-experienced-abuse-or-violence.html): The Children’s Services Fund supports child advocate nonprofit Child Protection Center’s trauma therapy and parent and community training programs. (974 words)
- [More Therapists Needed: Changing Lives By Helping Kids & Families Heal](/content/news/more-therapists-needed-changing-lives-by-helping-kids-families-heal.html): From helping high-risk youth and families to in-school screening assessments, Cornerstones of Care needs more therapists to meet the growing need. (1,021 words)
- [Providing Stability to Homeless Youth Through Transitional Housing](/content/news/providing-stability-to-homeless-youth-through-transitional-housing.html): Hillcrest offers transitional housing and case management to homeless youth in Jackson County, while connecting them to community resources. (1,147 words)
- [Signs a Child May be Struggling with their Mental Health](/content/news/signs-a-child-may-be-struggling-with-their-mental-health.html): Here’s a look at children’s mental health in Jackson County, risk factors for mental health challenges, and signs kids may be struggling with mental health. (822 words)
- [A Generational Impact on the Wellbeing of Kids in the Latino Community](/content/news/a-generational-impact-on-the-wellbeing-of-kids-in-the-latino-community.html): With a big vision ahead and robust history behind, Guadalupe Centers is making an impact on mental health for the Jackson County Latino community. (1,047 words)
- [Game-Changing Impact Measurement for CAPA’s Counseling & Prevention Education Programs](/content/news/game-changing-impact-measurement-for-capas-counseling-prevention-education-programs.html): Child Abuse Prevention Association is driving impact for children who’ve experience abuse, neglect and family trauma through data assessment. (1,019 words)
- [Peer-based Support to Prevent Substance Use & Bullying](/content/news/peer-based-support-to-prevent-substance-use-bullying.html): Comprehensive Mental Health Services has expanded their PUSH prevention education program in Eastern Jackson County to address substance use among youth. (921 words)
- [New Funding Priorities Strengthen Partners Serving Kids’ Mental Health](/content/news/new-funding-priorities-strengthen-partners-serving-kids-mental-health.html): The Children’s Services Fund prioritizes funding to help Jackson County nonprofits improve child mental health and strengthen our community. Find out how. (768 words)
- [What’s at Stake Without Funding for Children’s Mental Health?](/content/news/whats-at-stake-without-funding-for-childrens-mental-health.html): Understand the growing need for children’s mental health care and support and what more funding can do for youth and kids in Jackson County. (604 words)
- [Boys & Girls Club Mentors Improve Adolescent Mental Health in Jackson County](/content/news/boys-girls-club-mentors-improve-adolescent-mental-health-in-jackson-county.html): Youth mentorships improve adolescent mental health, emotional wellness and social well-being. This is why CSF funds programs like Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City. (413 words)
- [How Domestic Violence Impacts Jackson County Children](/content/news/how-domestic-violence-impacts-jackson-county-children.html): Thousands of Jackson County children live with domestic violence. Learn about the effects it has, and how the CSF is funding programs to help them. (651 words)
- [What More Funding for Children’s Mental Health Can Do](/content/news/what-more-funding-for-childrens-mental-health-can-do.html): See what can happen on behalf of Jackson County kids’ and their wellbeing if our funding model is approved, expanded and made permanent. (402 words)
- [news/amethyst-place-where-kids-heal-feel-safe-and-gain-resilience.html](/content/news/amethyst-place-where-kids-heal-feel-safe-and-gain-resilience.html) (1 words)
- [news/the-impact-of-food-insecurity-and-nutrition-on-childrens-mental-health.html](/content/news/the-impact-of-food-insecurity-and-nutrition-on-childrens-mental-health.html) (1 words)
- [A Funding Framework for the Future](/content/news/a-funding-framework-for-the-future/index.html): The CSF focuses nonprofit funding on three key areas of impact to do the most good possible for the mental health of Jackson County children and families. (791 words)
- [How School Counselors Support Students’ Mental Health](/content/news/how-school-counselors-support-students-mental-health.html): The demand for school counselors is growing. Learn how students depend on school counselors to help navigate academic and mental health challenges. (630 words)
- [Helping Kids Find Connection and Gain Skills for Resiliency](/content/news/helping-kids-find-connection-and-gain-skills-for-resiliency.html): The Family Conservancy is helping meet the growing need for early childhood mental health support in Jackson County schools and for families. (934 words)
- [Safe, Secure, Supported Kids through Home and Community Based Interventions](/content/news/safe-secure-supported-kids-through-home-and-community-based-interventions.html): Learn what home and community based interventions services are and how Children’s Services Fund supports Jackson County kids through local organizations. (951 words)
- [Why Transitional Living Programs for Kids Matter](/content/news/why-transitional-living-programs-for-kids-matter/index.html): There aren’t enough transitional living programs for youth in Jackson County. Find out why they’re so important and how your shopping helps local kids. (718 words)
- [Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Lowers Risks for Jackson County Youth & Kids](/content/news/outpatient-substance-use-treatment-lowers-risks-for-jackson-county-youth-kids.html): Substance abuse has many adverse mental health risks for youth, children and families. CSF funding provides outpatient substance use treatment to help. (983 words)
- [Saving Lives Through the Zero Youth Suicide Prevention Program](/content/news/saving-lives-through-the-zero-youth-suicide-prevention-program.html): Learn how ReDiscover in Lee’s Summit helps youth live happy, healthy lives through compassionate, innovative and customized mental health services. (910 words)
- [Helping Kids and Teens Learn Coping Skills](/content/news/helping-kids-and-teens-learn-coping-skills/index.html): Kids and teens who learn coping skills from CSF funded partner organizations can better identify, express and regulate their emotions during stress. (745 words)
- [News](/content/news/index.html) (396 words)
- [Meet The Team](/content/team/index.html): Learn more about the board and staff at the Children's Services Fund of Jackson County, MO, our history and childrens’ needs we exist to support. (424 words)
- [Carolyn Knapp](/content/team/carolyn-knapp/index.html) (28 words)
- [Sue Richter](/content/team/sue-richter/index.html): Sue Richter welcomes the opportunity to serve the children of Jackson County. Prior to joining the fund, Sue spent 20 years working in the corporate sector. (140 words)
- [Jane Mosley, Ph.D.](/content/team/jane-mosley-ph-d/index.html) (116 words)
- [Melody Elston, MSW](/content/team/melody-elston-msw/index.html) (157 words)
- [Katherine Rivard, LMSW](/content/team/katherine-rivard/index.html): Katherine Rivard, LMSW is excited to partner with direct service providers to improve the lives of children in Jackson County. (135 words)
- [Kia Cannon, MSW](/content/team/kia-cannon/index.html): Kia contributes a wealth of extensive experience to the team, spanning years in direct client services, customer relations, and operations management. (105 words)
- [Rob Whitten, NCC/LPC](/content/team/rob-whitten/index.html): Rob Whitten, MS, LPC is eager to partner with organizations as they pursue their mission to improve the lives of children in Jackson County. (166 words)
- [Moji Shogbamimu, MBA](/content/team/moji-shogbamimu/index.html): Moji Shogbamimu, MBA is responsible for the financial operations of the Children’s Services Fund, including systems development. (142 words)
- [Russell Anderson, MPA](/content/team/russell-anderson-mpa/index.html) (33 words)
- [Laurie Simpkins, CPA, MAcc](/content/team/laurie-simpkins-cpa-macc/index.html) (31 words)
- [Celeste Ortiz](/content/team/celeste-ortiz/index.html): Shannon Dupree is excited to leverage her background in accounts payable as a way to serve her community in a more productive and lasting way. (118 words)
- [Jovanna Rohs, Ph.D.](/content/team/jovanna-rohs-ph-d/index.html) (137 words)
- [Team Members](/content/csf_team-sitemap-xml.html) (38 words)
- [csf_news-sitemap-xml.html](/content/csf_news-sitemap-xml.html) (223 words)
- [funding_tags-sitemap-xml.html](/content/funding_tags-sitemap-xml.html) (26 words)
- [sitemap_index-xml.html](/content/sitemap_index-xml.html) (8 words)
- [page-sitemap-xml.html](/content/page-sitemap-xml.html) (90 words)

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