by Emily Wellborn | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
What if a Facebook post could help open a new classroom? Or if an Amazon purchase could change a little learner’s future? Join us by supporting students in a brand-new school year at United Inner City Services’ three locations! Here are six ways you can support UICS...
by Emily Wellborn | Jul 30, 2021 | Family Stories
Steve Archer is the proud dad of Ezekiel (4) and Israel (3) at UICS-North Center, and knows that when his family needs support, UICS and its family advocates have a plan. “We’re getting a head start on the things our kids need,” Steve said. Steve’s children are...
by Emily Wellborn | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Children. That is the one word answer. Children deserve the best education we can provide them. It’s that simple.” This was the new center director at UICS-North Center, Tina Pike’s response to the question, “What makes you passionate about this work?” Tina joins the...
by Emily Wellborn | Jun 26, 2021 | Family Stories
Not only during the month of June, which is National Pride Month, does UICS welcome and embrace children, families, and staff of all backgrounds. We work to create an inclusive environment that is accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. This is inherent to UICS’ commitment...
by Emily Wellborn | Jun 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Our mission culminates when Kansas City’s littlest learners can take the confidence and tools they need for success out into the world. On May 26, 27, and 28 all three UICS centers held drive-through graduations for 99 students moving on to kindergarten. Families...
by Emily Wellborn | Jun 1, 2021 | Events
When Adriana Fields, a community participant in our May Race & Equity Community Conversation, was growing up in the 1990s, she revealed on Zoom she didn’t learn about Juneteenth in school. In fact, many on the call said they never learned about Juneteenth in...
by UICSKC Communications Team | May 15, 2021 | In the News
Amazing educators work at United Inner City Services (UICS). At UICS, we know they’re strong, determined, dependable, and innovative, and we’re thrilled that our community recognizes this too! “I am lucky to have colleagues who truly care about early learning and...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 30, 2021 | In the News
At United Inner City Services, our mission statement encompasses the three primary goals of our programming across each of UICS’ early childhood education centers: Building bridges. Inspiring minds. Impacting Futures. In addition to providing quality child care for...
by Mariah Roady | Apr 26, 2021 | Arts@UICS
Flowers are blooming. The days feel longer. Spring is here! In tandem with new life emerging and a sense of renewal that the spring season brings, little learners at UICS have been active in exploring the natural world around them. This includes creatures they find on...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Apr 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Recently, three of our United Inner City Services (UICS) classrooms were visited via Zoom, for a “Break with a Banker”. UICS used this interaction to counterbalance gender stereotypes in classroom lessons and reinforce the fact that people of all gender identities do...
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