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Child Info: Basic details
Parent/Guardian Info: Contact, employer, and work hours
Emergency Contacts: At least two names and numbers
Medical Info: Doctor, hospital, and phone number
LINC provides one of the nation’s only free before and after school programs, along with opportunities in chess, athletics, and family wrap-around support.
LINC provides free before and after-school programming in a safe, fun and caring environment that supports children’s social, emotional and physical development
LINC’s programming is proven to increase student attendance and reading achievement.
LINC before and after-school programs are fully licensed and directed by LINC staff who are state-approved to operate childcare programs. All LINC staff at school sites pass health and annual legal background checks and are trained in CPR.
Programming is offered at 45 schools in the KC Metro area.
Morning program
7 a.m. until school begins.
Afternoon program
School dismissal until 6 p.m.
*Hours may vary by site. When schools or school districts are closed due to inclement weather, LINC before and after-school programs are also closed.
K-8 programs: FREE
Pre-K programs: $55 per week*
*Childcare subsidies are available for qualified individuals.
Pre-Enroll for LINC summer programs. A parent interview will be required to complete your student's enrollment.
Begin your application online to reserve your child’s spot in the LINC Caring Communities Before and After-School Program.
Please note: Online submission does not complete enrollment – an in-person interview is required.
Child Info: Basic details
Parent/Guardian Info: Contact, employer, and work hours
Emergency Contacts: At least two names and numbers
Medical Info: Doctor, hospital, and phone number
After you submit the online form:
Your school’s LINC Site Coordinator will contact you to schedule your interview.
In-person enrollment events will be held at schools in August, or you can set up
an appointment.
Complete online application
Immunization records
ICP (Individualized Care Plan) from a doctor, if your child has a medical condition.
Brief in-person parent interview
Pre-Enroll for LINC summer programs. A parent interview will be required to complete your student's enrollment.
LINC delivers focused STEM programming, family engagement and adult education in four school districts through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) program. Each cohort of schools is independently evaluated annually to measure student progress in math, reading, and science and to assess the impact of program participation.
LINC has created a model of chess instruction designed specifically for kids. Children ages kindergarten through high school benefit from the curriculum and playing opportunities.
Chess clubs are hosted at 36 different LINC Caring Communities sites.
Each year LINC hosts three chess tournaments and a girls-only tournament. Learn more by connecting online at: facebook.com/LINCchess
Once a year LINC hosts a summer training camp for adults interested in learning how to teach chess. This training is perfect for parents wanting to teach their children or teachers and childcare providers wanting to become chess instructors. No prior experience is necessary.
If you’re interested in attending, contact Ken Lingelbach at klingelbach@kclinc.org.
LINC provides leadership and influence to engage the Kansas City community in creating the best services delivery system to support and strengthen children, families and individuals, holding that system accountable, and changing public attitudes towards the system.