History

Partnership for Children was launched in 1991 as a joint initiative of the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation and Heart of America United Way.

In 1992, PFC released its first Report Card on the Status of Greater Kansas City’s Children and Youth, an informative community tool which annually measures the well-being of area children and youth.

In 1997, PFC introduced the #1 Question which encourages everyone to ask, “Is it good for the children?” in all decision making.

In 1999, responding to the need to increase its influence on behalf of children and youth, PFC became a 501(c)(3) organization.

In 2001, PFC became the parent agency for Kansas City’s Promise, connecting metro area children and youth with the resources they need to succeed: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve. Kansas City’s Promise was recognized as the nation’s model Community of Promise.

In 2003, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation contracted with PFC to operate the Kauffman Teen Survey™, which highlighted findings and trends related to the behaviors and attitudes of teenagers in Greater Kansas City.

As Greater Kansas City’s leading children’s advocacy agency, PFC works with Citizens for Missouri’s Children, Kansas Action for Children and other community and state partners to enact legislation and public policy that positively impact children and their families. PFC consistently collaborates with others and has launched initiatives to tackle critical issues impacting Greater Kansas City’s children and youth.

Partnership for Children is a member organization of Voices for America’s Children.