Education Promoting Life Skills

At Shelter KC, we foster a continuous-learning environment that supports lifelong growth. Our educational services include life skills, financial planning, and practical training, all customized for individual development toward achieving occupational goals and successful living. We offer services tailored to a variety of learning styles, with the mission of transforming lives through education and training. Our Education Department is dedicated to supporting each resident’s total transformation and building a strong, supportive network.

The Need

We’ve identified four main barriers to success for our clients:

Limited access to social and life skills
Insufficient educational services
Lack of career training and skill development
Limited opportunities for sustainable wage careers

As part of each recovery plan, we ensure access to educational services, recognizing their integral role in our clients' success.

How We Serve

Our staff is committed to individualized support, promoting accountability and growth. We offer the following educational and professional opportunities:

Life Skills: We teach essential life skills, including money management, time management, self-care, healthy relationship building, relapse prevention, and computer literacy. Training is designed to accommodate various learning styles, setting our clients up for transformative success.

Career Guidance and Placement Help: We support clients in identifying and achieving their career goals, including helping them enroll in college or technical/trade schools.

Life Planning: We equip individuals with tools to handle life’s challenges, preparing them for long-term stability and success.

Community Partnerships

We collaborate with several community partners to help our clients achieve long-term professional goals. Current partners include:

Vocational Rehabilitation
The Grooming Project
Westside Housing Property Management Training Program
Morrison Culinary Program
T-Mobile Center