Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health)

The University of Kansas' Institute for Educational Research and Public Service wrote the grant on behalf of KDHE, the Kansas Children's Cabinet and Trust Fund, the Kansas Early Learning Coordinating Council and the Finney County Community Health Coalition. KU will be the project manager and evaluator for the project.

The funds are part of Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children's Health), a project of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Project LAUNCH is a five-year cooperative agreement that supports coordination of state and local services to strengthen families.

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration, Project LAUNCH works toward coordinated programs that take a comprehensive view of health. It addresses the physical, emotional, social and behavioral aspects of wellness. The public health approach addresses the health needs of the population rather than addressing only the health problems of individuals. Project LAUNCH seeks to improve outcomes at the individual and community levels by supporting protective factors that keep families strong.

Program Personnel

Cain, Cristi
Title: Project Coordinator
785-864-9639
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Chang-Rios, Ph. D., Karin
Title: Assistant Director
785-864-7041
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Garstka, Ph. D., Teri
Title: Principal Investigator
785-864-3329
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