Schools and daycare centers are shut down, but many children of nurses, doctors, police officers and others in critical roles still need someplace to go. In Kansas City, the YMCA is answering that need. (kcur)
Greater Kansas City YMCA Executive Director John Mikos said the agency has provided before-and-after-school enrichment programs for a long time. So when awas imposed and schools were closed through April 24, he realized the Y could help fill that void.
The program is geared to parents who have"essential employment" and must work during the stay-at-home orders issued for the metro area. These include police and firefighters, doctors and nurses, grocery store employees, utility workers and others providing crucial public services. The program serves children from kindergarten through sixth grade., including Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Parkville, North Kansas City, Riverside and Platte County.
The YMCA says it has safety protocols in place to ensure the health of both the children and staffers. Parents drop children at the curb. Temperatures are checked. Children are kept in small groups, with frequent hygiene breaks.
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