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Social Worker Resources

A listing of links from our school social worker for resources ranging from food assistance to mental health assistance.

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Sue Ellen Jayne

Email me at: SEJayneColbert@bluevalleyk12.org

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

A list of resources, including hotlines, partner organizations, and expert information from Mental Health America is available to help you or a loved one as you work on your mental well-being.

Click HERE for Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

Summer Grocery Assistance Program

SUN Bucks is a new program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer.

Click HERE for SUN Bucks Information

FREE Parenting Skills Class offered by Johnson County Mental Health

Johnson County Mental Health is offering a FREE in person OR virtual set of parenting skills classes in June. These 9 week sessions cover a variety of topics and are open to all Johnson County residents.

Click HERE for the Summer Parent Skills Class Flier

LIEAP - The Kansas Department for Children and Families are accepting applications for the LIEAP program from November 18, 2024 through March 31, 2025 till 5 p.m. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) is a Federally funded program that helps eligible households pay a portion of their home energy costs by providing a one-time per year benefit.

https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/EnergyAssistance.aspx

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months.

For more information, visit https://www.dcf.ks.gov/services/ees/Pages/Food/sunbucks.aspx

SUN Bucks 2025 - Economic & Employment Services

SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT, is a program to help families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer. Families will get a one-time benefit of $120 per year for each eligible child to help buy groceries during the summer months. Children who get SUN Bucks can still participate in other summer meal programs.

www.dcf.ks.gov

Drug Abuse Resources

As parents, it's natural to be concerned about our children's well-being, particularly when it comes to protecting them from drug abuse. Recent surveys show nearly 16% of teens have used illicit drugs in the past year.

These free tools that could be valuable for parents looking to address this concern. Click HERE for helpful resources

Johnson County Holiday Resources

Holiday Season Stress?

Tips for Managing Your Mental Health During the Holiday Season: 10 practical ways to protect yourself leading into a busy — and sometimes difficult — holiday season. You can download your free holiday mental health guide to start preparing right now!

Angel Clothing Foundation - Angel Clothing Foundation is a non-profit that offers free Boutique style clothing sizes infant to 3XL. Clothing is distributed to low-income families in need, women leaving domestic violence situations, and the homeless. This includes clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

The store is currently open Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM-4:00 PM at (420 S. Kansas Ave., Olathe, KS 66061) with no appointment necessary. If you are in need of immediate emergency assistance 24/7, please call or text 913-208-5209. Donations and volunteers are always welcome.

The Strengthening Families Program is a family skill building program found to significantly improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance.

Click HERE for Strengthening Families Information

Tiny Pantry

Tiny Pantry Times is a small, self-serve pantry offering free food and hygiene items. Open 24/7, it distributes an average of 12 tons of food each month and is regularly stocked from 8 AM to 8 PM. http://www.tinypantrytimes.org/

TeamSmile - Free Dental Care

Event: TeamSmile and the Kansas City Chiefs

Date: September 24, 2024

Location: Arrowhead Stadium

Time: 9:00am -2:30pm

Renew KC Counseling Center is hosting a free parenting event for teens struggling with mental health on 10/2 in Leawood, Sponsored by The Church of the Resurrection (Foundry Bldg) from 6-7:45pm. Register today to learn skills to help navigate hard discussions with teens from the Director of Adolescent Services at The Anxiety Center at Renew Two Tents, Jason Bohn, LCPC.

Sign-up link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bold-parenting-adolescent-adhd-anxiety-depression-tickets-925932347577

Flyer: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGPRdYCbx4/qrt2G8mDwL8o81z5bqDFrg/view?utm_content=DAGPRdYCbx4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor

September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide.

Click HERE for NAMI Resources on Suicide Prevention

Health Partnership Clinic

Health Partnership Clinic offers a range of medical, dental and behavioral health services through four clinics and at sites throughout the community. You are welcome at any age, with or without insurance.

https://hpcks.org/who-we-are/

Back Snack Program- A variety of food items are provided weekly for the student to take home.

Giving the Basics- Personal care items such as deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, soap, etc. are available in the school social worker’s office.

These programs are voluntary, confidential, and offered at no cost to participants. If interested, please contact the school social worker, Sue Ellen Jayne at 913-239-5528, sejaynecolbert@bluevalleyk12.org