September is National Attendance Awareness Month!

We need your help.

This September, we’re raising $5,000 to help students across Kansas get the support they need to attend school regularly.

Join our annual Keeping Kids Connected campaign and help connect more students to the learning, relationships, and opportunities available at school.

Why it matters.

Consistent attendance is closely tied to how students do in school...and beyond.

Time in the classroom helps students strengthen reading and math skills, keep pace with their classmates, and prepare for each new stage of learning. Even two absences a month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year. As missed days accumulate, students may have greater difficulty progressing through middle school and reaching graduation.

The value of attending school also extends beyond academics. School provides structure, relationships, encouragement, and opportunities for children to explore their interests. Frequent absences can weaken those connections and leave students feeling isolated from their classmates, teachers, and school community.

There is rarely one simple explanation for why a student misses school. Limited transportation, mental health concerns, family responsibilities, unmet basic needs, and negative school experiences can all interfere with attendance. Understanding and addressing those challenges can help students reconnect and move forward.

What we’re doing to solve it.

At the Center for Supportive Communities, we believe every child should have the opportunity to benefit from an education.

Our SupportEd program addresses the reasons behind school absence and provides each student with individualized support. Students are paired with trained behavioral health mentors who work with them regularly.

Mentors also collaborate with families and schools to identify barriers, connect students with resources, strengthen skills, and create a plan for improving attendance.

This approach gives students more than a reminder to attend school. It gives them practical support from people committed to helping them succeed.

Our impact is real.

SupportEd creates measurable change. After just three weeks of participation, students experience a 50% decrease in absences.

By responding early and addressing the individual factors affecting attendance, SupportEd helps students build more consistent attendance habits, strengthen their connection to school and community, and improve their overall well-being.

Your investment.

Your gift will help us reach more students with the practical, individualized support they need to overcome barriers, improve attendance, and stay connected to education and its opportunities.

Help us keep kids connected. Donate today and help us create brighter futures for all children in our community.

Keeping Kids Connected: An Annual Campaign to Support Student Attendance

Help every child stay connected to education.

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