The JLKCMO’s Signature Programs are League-developed programs in our focus area of Women and Children. The League’s goal is to transfer ownership of these programs once they are fully established. We have developed Signature Programs for three issues:

Abuse and Neglect 

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury in women age 15 to 48. One in four girls and one in six boys will be victims of childhood sexual abuse. In light of these sobering statistics, the JLKCMO developed the Community Kits program, which provides comfort kits to women and children arriving in domestic abuse shelters.

Childhood Development  

One in five children in our region is food insecure, and 38% of their households do not qualify for federal nutrition programs and must rely on charitable food assistance. In addition, it is difficult for families in poverty to receive adequate health care, as a family of four can earn no more than $353 per month to qualify for Medicaid. The JLKCMO’s Healthy U Family Meals program works to address these deep needs in our community.

Women’s Self-Sustainability 

Our Empower to Succeed program works with women to help them gain economic independence through sustained employment. In our target area, more than 17,000 women are unemployed, and 36% of their families receive assistance benefits.

Interested in partnering with the JLKCMO with our Signature Programs? Fill out our Signature Program Partner Interest Form!