KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – With billions of federal dollars on the line for summer and after-school programs across the country, Kansas City area non-profits and families are worried about what this upcoming school year will look like.
The federal government withheld $6 billion from federal grants for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, and adult literacy. It’s unclear how much of that money benefits Kansas City area programs.
Non-profit Upper Room KC said their summer school program is completely free for families, with breakfast, lunch, and an evening snack provided…