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Established in 1976, El Centro is a social services organization that creates and manages educational, social and economic opportunities for individuals and families. It provides a telephone reassurance program that focuses on companionship services for senior citizens. The organization offers shelter placement, case management, and individual and group counseling services for the victims of domestic violence. It also provides emergency assistance, health care management, and interpretation and translation services, as well as organizes health fairs to address the medical needs of individuals and families. El Centro operates The Academy for Children, a bilingual preschool that provides research-based educational curriculum for children and home-based instruction for parents. The organization conducts after-school activities that build self-esteem and reinforce academic studies. El Centro maintains one of its facilities in Kansas City, Kan.

Our organization of researchers, early educators and home visitors, and experts in professional development work together for a greater impact to the children and families of Kansas City. Our collaborations focus on advancing the quality of early care and education, reducing the achievement gap and promoting children's success, connecting families to community resources, developing highly skilled educators, and advocating for community success - all under one roof.