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The office coordinates the work of long-term care ombudsmen, who act as advocates for residents of adult long-term care facilities in Kansas.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Welcome Center helps people access services and assists with filling out applications for assistance. Transportation to appointments is sometimes provided for clients working with the center to find resources.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Individual/Systems Advocacy: We will work with you to ensure that people with disabilities have equal opportunity to live independently through the preservation and advancement of civil rights laws, home and community based services and local, state and national initiatives.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides guidance with a child's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan processes and requirements to ensure access to the educational services.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates: Community advocates work with children in foster care and gathering information to assist the judge in making decisions for children in finding safe, permanent home in a timely manner.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Twenty three member consumer driven advisory council providing advocacy for individuals and families with developmental disabilities

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Ensures that each consumer is aware of their rights and responsibilities. Also advocates for laws and regulations that allow persons with multiple abilities to access healthcare, financial, employment and other resources important to their survival, personal growth, and human dignity.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Advocacy runs through all of El Centro's programs. It's a service provided to those who feel they have no voice. Staff also educates people on important issues.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides assistance resolving issues Medicare beneficiaries might be having with their doctor such as why a surgery is getting pushed back, not receiving therapies or wheelchair and more.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides a voice for the missing and unidentified who can no longer speak for themselves.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. The legislature provides an educational experience in the political process and provides an opportunity to identify priority concerns of Kansas senior citizens. The SHL develops bills and resolutions which are presented to the Kansas Legislature and the Governor as recommendations for state policy.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Neighbor 2 Neighbor will work to find the help neighbors need. Whether it is for housing, drug or alcohol support, mental health or any other need that requires the help of a knowledgeable professional. Neighbor 2 Neighbor will coordinate with the right organizations for our neighbors.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Advocates on behalf of people who have developmental disabilities and their families to help ensure services and supports are in place for those who need it.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

People First Self Advocacy Group: Provides self-advocacy and self-help services for people with a disability.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Advocacy is offered to survivors of sexual violence ages 11+ and can assist clients with navigating medical exams, forensic interviews, legal proceedings, or any personal needs. Advocates can act as case workers to help schedule appointments, fill out paperwork, or arrange any needed services. Advocates also provide support, information, and referrals throughout the recovery process of a sexual assault. Advocacy can be accessed at any point.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides free legal representation to low income clients in a number of civil legal problems; criminal defense representation is not provided; they handle cases involving public benefits, housing, unemployment compensation, family, consumer, education, employment, health and other matters.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates: Community advocates work with children in foster care and gathering information to assist the judge in making decisions for children in finding safe, permanent home in a timely manner.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Family Advocacy: Provides advocacy services for foster/adoptive families.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Providing training to tobacco retailers in 8 counties. Also visits tobacco retailers twice a year to educate owners and employees about Missouri law and to prevent tobacco sales to minors.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

The Ashrei Foundation is constantly building partnerships and looking for ways to engage the community in direct advocacy: trainings, letter writing, meeting with legislators, preparing written testimony, and traveling to Jefferson City to put our values into action.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Provides advocacy to children who have been abused and neglected at the request of the Family Court judge, in order to represent the children interest in court.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

Advocates for religious and cultural needs of Jewish orthodox population including topics such as rabbinical court governing marriage, divorce, counseling on Jewish customs, and more.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211

The Attorney General works to protect consumers and ensure a fair marketplace by enforcing Missouri’s Merchandising Practices Act and mediates complaints between businesses and consumers.

United Way of Greater Kansas City 211