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Family & Community Engagement
Building trust, strengthening relationships, & empowering families.
Who We Are
The KCKPS Family & Community Engagement Department (FACE) is a division of Student Services & Family Support, which works to strengthen the connection between families, schools, and the community of Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools.
FACE helps ensure that every student in KCKPS has the support they need to succeed by providing families with personalized guidance, access to resources, and meaningful opportunities to get involved. This department oversees the district’s Family & Community Engagement Specialists (FACES), who work directly with schools to build strong partnerships with families and promote student success. FACE also manages Attend to Achieve, a district-wide initiative that supports consistent student attendance through outreach, education, and family engagement.
Together, FACE and its programs reflect KCKPS’s commitment to building trust, strengthening relationships, and ensuring families feel valued, informed, and empowered.
The Welcome Center
A major part of FACE’s work includes operating the KCKPS Welcome Center, where KCKPS families receive hands-on assistance with school registration, enrollment, and access to district and community resources.
The Welcome Center serves as a key connection point between families and departments such as Student Support Programs, Multilingual Education & Services, and Health Services—ensuring a smooth start to every student’s KCKPS journey.
