As the children's division of Futures Unlimited, Inc., Bright Futures offers a full range of services for eligible children from birth through five years of age. Children who have a disability or who are at risk of a disability; or children of families who are experiencing significant income limitations can benefit from our comprehensive, community based services and supports. The programs of Bright Futures are fully licensed and NAEYC accredited.

Early Head Start Services
Early Head Start provides support to income eligible families from pre-birth until the child is three years of age, with transition services to age four. Services are comprehensive, intensive, individualized, and flexible according to child and family needs, and integrated with community child care and other service delivery systems. The program design and operations are developed and carried out within the framework of the Head Start Performance Standards which include specific provisions for services to pregnant women, infants and toddlers, and family members. Emphasis is placed on prevention, early intervention, safety, and health education.

Head Start
As part of our comprehensive program for children ages birth through five; Futures provides both half and full day preschool classes for children ages 3 to 5 years of age who are eligible for Head Start. Children who attend our preschool programs receive healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing inside and outside in a safe setting. Children receive health screenings and follow-up care as needed. Head Start also helps low-income parents develop the skills and knowledge they need to build better lives for their children and themselves. Direct involvement in planning and policy-making gives parents a greater role in their children's development. Bright Futures Preschool has been recognized by the Kansas Department of Education for the exemplary practices in the areas of integrated service delivery and collaboration.

Infant/Toddler Services
Bright Futures gives parents the support and assistance needed with early intervention for infants and toddlers with disabilities from birth through 2 years of age. First contact is often made before the child leaves the hospital. Bright Futures is the lead agency for a consortium of a "local network" of organizations who come together as the Sumner County Interagency Coordinating Council. The ICC works to help assure comprehensive and effective services are available throughout the County.

Preschool Services for Children with Special Needs
For young children with disabilities ages 3 to 5 years old living within the Wellington School District, Bright Futures offers preschool services in an integrated community based setting. With professional services provided by certified teaching staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, children are prepared for a smooth transition to kindergarten when the time is right.

Parents as Teachers
Futures – through an agreement between local school districts – provides for this voluntary program for all families based on the belief that parents are their children's first and most influential teachers. With support available for all families with children from birth to five years regardless of income; a program of routine home visits from our professional staff, informational newsletters, playground, and parent meetings can be tailored to meet each family's needs.

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