Skill Up
FREE program that helps SNAP (food stamps) recipients get help with skills, training, and employer connections to get a job (or a better job)
What is Skill- Up
The Director of MWA
Who is Sonny Williams
The Director of Caring Communities
Who is Sean Akridge
This was the previous name of our current Site Councils
What is School Neighborhood Advisory Council
She became President & CEO of LINC in October of 2023.
Who is Janet Miles- Bartee
Serviced through The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Nutrition Service (FNS).
What is Funding for Skill- Up
Provided through community agencies in 10 regions and the City of St. Louis
What is MWA services
The following School Districts currently host our Before & Afterschool Programming
What are KCPS, Hickman Mills, Grandview, Center, North Kansas City
Community Members, Faith- Based Organizations, Business Members, Parents, Neighbors, and Students
What are Stakeholders/ Members that make up Site Councils
Private citizens who represent the community as business and civic leaders, neighborhood reps, and former public officials
Who are the Commissioners of LINC
Must be a SNAP recipient
What is the minimum requirement for Skill- Up
Acronym of MWA
What is Missouri Work Assistance
Complete Enrollment, Parent Interview, Immunization Record, and ICP & Medical Authorization Form (if needed)
What are the Requirements for Enrollment in the Before & Afterschool Programs
To make a sustained commitment to achieving the core results with children and families from their school and neighborhood.
What is the purpose of a Site Council
We build stronger families together
What are the 9 Core Results
Skills needed through workshops and classes, assist with daycare, work or training costs, help pay for uniforms, update/create resumes etc.
What are the benefits of Skill- Up
Coach, Motivator, Guide on the path from temporary assistance (TANF) to independence
What is a MWA Case Manager
J.S. Chick, Woodland, Blenheim, McCoy, James, and Vancroft
What are the original Caring Communities sites
30 minute, face to face meeting with stakeholder to deepen and establish relationships
What is a one-to-one
To provide leadership to engage the community in creating the best service delivery system for children, families, and individuals..
What is LINC’s mission
Who needs to complete hours to keep getting SNAP benefits
What is Able Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD)
Employment assistance, training and workplace experience, and support/removal of barriers
What is MWA’s scope of work
In 1993, this was our first established Caring Communities Site
What is J. S. Chick
Bringing together many partners to offer a range of supports and opportunities to children, youth, families and communities
What is a Community school
A private citizen who wanted to improve the delivery of state services in Missouri
Who is Bert Berkley