News
Thu, 11/04/2021
KU lands grant to help transform foster system, keep children in the home
Better World: CPPR paired with outstanding partners and passionate community members are creating transformative solutions that will help us transition from a system that reacts to problematic home situations to one that provides resources and meets family and community needs to prevent children from being removed from their families.
Tue, 10/26/2021
CPPR’s Incubation Process supports employees to make their ideas happen
Great Workplace: Innovation is nothing new at CPPR but there is now a formalized Incubation Process in place to support all staff as they dream big and grapple with that new idea or problem they have been mulling over for months or years.
Fri, 10/01/2021
CPPR’s unique program provides opportunities for statewide change around issues affecting children and their families
Future Thinkers: At CPPR, we are harnessing foresight to take on tomorrow’s challenges and create opportunities in Kansas. In September, CPPR launched the first structured, statewide network of ambassadors dedicated to futures thinking strategies for advancing solutions to problems experienced by young children and their families.
Tue, 04/20/2021
Our Tomorrows shares innovative practices with the world
Our Tomorrows creates change by elevating Kansans’ voices so they can shape our state’s policies and practices. They were recently invited to share their innovative practices with the world via an OPSI case study. Check it out below.
Mon, 03/15/2021
CPPR’s Role in COVID-19 Response Efforts
Better World: When COVID-19 turned our lives upside down, CPPR was enlisted to help our most vulnerable residents. Our strong relationships and ability to quickly pivot allowed us to collaborate with state partners in developing time-sensitive responses in support of families, essential workers, and child care providers.
Wed, 02/10/2021
CPPR utilizes unique approaches to help KDHE gather family voices
Change Makers: We amplify the voices of Kansas families. In partnership with KDHE, the CPPR team utilized unique ways to engage Kansas families to help inform the state’s Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) priorities for the next five years.
Thu, 01/21/2021
Sensemaking Elevates Families’ Voices
Change Makers: CPPR’s Our Tomorrows team gathers stories from Kansans. The experiences they share can help shape policy and programming decisions in our communities and across the country. In addition to collecting and sharing, the team hosts sessions to discuss trends and patterns revealed.
Wed, 01/20/2021
Foresight: How our leaders build a better tomorrow for future generations
Better World: Wonder how change makers bring about a better world? Where are their heads? Where do they seek inspiration and wisdom?
Tue, 12/22/2020
Jackie Counts helps drive the future of early childhood in Kansas
Futures Thinkers: CPPR director, innovator, and futures thinker Jackie Counts was recently featured in an Early Learning Nation article. Check out how she is helping drive the future of early childhood in Kansas and catch a glimpse of where she seeks inspiration
Tue, 11/17/2020
CPPR is working to make resource hub more expansive
Change Makers: CPPR played a pivotal role in the relaunch of 1-800-Children. By connecting partners, providing project management, and offering technical assistance.
Fri, 11/13/2020
Lemonade for Life pilot approach was a success
Futures Thinkers: Adapting is our forte and when we join forces with partners who are willing to take the leap and try unorthodox solutions, we create communities that are just that much stronger and are equipped to make a difference for children and families.