Community Resource Fair

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Pre-registration is strongly encouraged for immunizations, interpretation services, car seat assistance and select services but is not required to attend.

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Event Details

Thursday, August 27, 2026
4–7:30 p.m.

NKC Schools Professional Development Center
6465 N Prospect Ave.
Gladstone, MO 64118

The Community Resource Fair is free and open to NKC Schools students and families.

Sponsored by the NKC Schools Education Foundation and presented in partnership with NKC Schools ELL, Food and Nutrition Services, and Student Services.

Free Services and Resources

Connect with district departments and community organizations offering:

K–12 immunizations
Vision and hearing screenings
Free and Reduced meal application assistance
Medicaid enrollment assistance
Car seat assistance and safety information
Fresh produce
Bike helmets and bicycle safety resources
Books from the NKC Schools Book Bus
Family and community resource booths

Services and supplies may be limited and will be available while they last.

Thank you to our volunteers and partners

Community Partner Resources

Learn more and explore services and support available from NKC Schools and community partners before, during, and after the fair.

Health and Wellness

Beacon Mental Health
Mental health, crisis support, and family services for Northland residents.

Clay County Public Health Center
Public health services including immunizations, clinic services, health education and community resources.

Healthy Blue Missouri
A MO HealthNet managed-care plan that connects eligible members with health coverage, providers, benefits and support services.

Kansas City Health Department
Public health programs, clinical services, immunizations and health information for Kansas City residents.

KC Dentistry 4 Kids
Provides pediatric dental care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment for children.

LevelUp Kids
Provides qualifying children with access to free dental and vision care.

Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center
Provides affordable primary, dental and behavioral health care for children, adults and families.

Swope Health
Provides primary medical, dental, behavioral health, vision and pediatric services throughout the Kansas City area.

Family and Basic Needs Support

Della Lamb Community Services
Supports families through education, employment, social services and refugee resettlement programs.

Giving Hope & Help
Supports domestic violence survivors, works to end period poverty and provides educational and community assistance.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City | Lift Up KC
A free resource directory from Children’s Mercy that helps families locate food, housing, health care, transportation and other nearby assistance.

Mattie Rhodes Center
Offers culturally responsive family support, behavioral health, youth development, community development and arts programming.

Metro Lutheran Ministry
Provides food, housing assistance and other support for people experiencing poverty or homelessness.

Redemptorist Social Services Center
Helps individuals and families meet basic needs through food, clothing, emergency assistance and support services.

Sleep in Heavenly Peace — Kansas City North
Builds and delivers beds to children in Clay and Platte counties who do not have a bed of their own.

Synergy Services
Provides safety, shelter, counseling and support for youth, families and people affected by domestic violence.

Student and Family Engagement

Futures First
Supports young children, parents, caregivers and early childhood professionals through family and early childhood programs.

Girls on the Run
Uses physical activity and relationship-based lessons to help girls build confidence and life skills.

Mid-Continent Public Library
Offers books, digital resources, educational programs, technology access and services for all ages.

North Kansas City Schools District PTA Council
Connects NKC Schools PTA organizations and supports family engagement, volunteerism and student success.

NKC Schools Programs and Departments

Adult Education & Literacy
Offers free adult English language, high school equivalency and citizenship preparation classes for adults.

Adventure Club
NKC Schools’ before- and after-school child care program, with additional summer programming.

Early Education Center
Provides preschool and early learning programs for the district’s youngest learners.

English Language Learners
Supports multilingual students and families with language development and educational resources.

Food & Nutrition Services
Provides school meals, nutrition information and meal program support for district families.

Parents as Teachers
A free program supporting district families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry with home visits, screenings and parenting resources.

Student Services
Connects students and families with educational, mental health, safety and other support resources.

Transportation Department
Provides student transportation and bus safety information for district families.

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