The Seton Center works to provide the residents of our community with basic needs assistance when our clients experience difficult times. Our assistance services cover four areas: Emergency Food, Clothing Assistance, Utility and Rent Assistance, and Medication Assistance
Emergency Food
In an emergency situation, a 3-day supply of food is granted and Food Stamp applications are available for those needing to apply.

Clothing Assistance
Our thrift store which is open from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, provides clothing and household accessories to individuals who fall below the proverty level. We also offer vouchers for homeless families.

Utility and Rent Assistance
On a limited basis, Seton Center provides utility and rent asistance to those in need. Please call 816-231-3955, the last working day of the month, to make an appointment to apply.

Medication Assistance
Assistance will be provided for those individuals with a written prescription that are unable to purchase needed medication. Please call 816-231-3955 to make an appointment for this service.

Back-To-School Program

Back To School Program This Month

The first day of school is special to every child! It marks a new beginning filled with much anticipation and some anxiety. For many in our neighborhood who struggle to provide basic necessities for their families, it is an added financial burden. Seton Center, with the help of dedicated volunteers and donors, is gearing up for our Back-to-School celebration. New book bags, crayons, markers, glue, pencils, folders, binders and notebook paper line the tables and will be packaged for youngster’s kindergarten through grade 12. Beginning August 2nd and continuing through August 4th, parents can bring their children to pick up their school supplies and select new underwear and socks as well as shirts, skirts, dresses, pants, shoes, boots and coats. Last year over 300 youngsters shared in Back-to-School and we hope to assist even more this year.

The Senior Buddies program is a great opportunity for independent living individuals who are ages 55 and older to get out, meet nice people and enjoy eating a group potluck lunch and fun activities.

Regular activities include music, movies, holiday celebrations, bingo, exercise, wellness, guest speakers, buddies support group and a monthly birthday celebration. We also offer occasional special activities that include field trips an shopping trips to a local shopping mall, grocery store or department store.

This group meets every Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Transportation is provided for to those indivdiduals who live within the following zip codes: 64108, 64109, 64110, 64123, 64124, 64125, 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, and 64130.

To become part of this exciting program, please call (816)231-3955 a day in advance to arrange for transportation.Please give us a call. We would truly enjoy having you join us!

General, Pediatric and Geriatric

Every Weekday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

In response to the needs of our community, we now offer state-of-the-art dental clinics. Our highly qualified staff gives our clients the professional dental treatment they deserve and advises them on how to properly care for their teeth.

Back to School Giveaway
Sending your child back to school can often be a financial burden to low income families. Seton Center offers school supplies, clothing and assistance to students of all ages. To be eligible you must live within the designated zip code areas. Contact the Seton Center to make an appointment and learn more information about this program.

Christmas Sharing Program
The holidays are such a special time of year and the Seton Center wants to support the residents in our community the best we can during this time. That is why the Seton Center provides Christmas baskets to low income families. Baskets can include food, clothing, household accessories and children''s gift items. Contact Seton center to make an appointment and to learn more information about this program.

October 4, is the Feast Day or name day of a special saint that has been honored for many years: St Francis of Assisi. This man was born in the city in Italy of Assisi, not too far from Rome. He is often known as the saint who loved animals, the original author of the Christmas crib scenes, a man of peace as witnessed in “The Peace Prayer”: “Make me an instrument of your peace”. He is noted for his simplicity, love of poverty, and humility. I’d like to share a short reflection about him which follows below which can encourage us to follow in his footsteps So often you hear, “there are no easy answers” but St. Francis never did anything the hardest way. He looked for the simplest solution to every problem, believing that simplicity is one of the greatest virtues, one that helps lead to peace. His peacemaking abilities are the subject of legends, including one about taming a man-eating wolf that was terrifying a village. It may be a legend but there are ways we can promote a peaceful life for ourselves and others, such as: Find time for quiet prayer each day, even if only for a moment or two. Try to reduce the amount of noise in the day—turn down the radio, speak more quietly, and avoid honking the car horn. At least once a week take a walk alone or with a friend or family member to admire God’s creations; recognize the beauty of the season, the flowers, the architecture. .

Mission Effectiveness Role

The role of person for Mission Effectiveness carries responsibility under the Executive Director for several expectations: to assist in fostering throughout the organization an expression of Catholic, faith-b   

The child enrichment program proovides a safe and educational enviroment for infant and toddler children of students enabling young mothers/fathers to focus on their education goals.The students can have lunch with their children and visit with them several times a day.Toni keeps the children happy with games,snacks and activities all day.

Seton Center works to provide at risk youth with an individual education program that provides opportunities to learn necessary academic skills, explore career areas and develp self-confidence and socialization skills.

Seton Center Advantages

The high school program offered at Seton Center provides a variety of advantages that students may not always receive at a conventional school

Small Class Size
Individualized
Self-Paced
Cooperative Activities

Extra Curricular Activities

In addition, Seton Center Alternative High School offers our students occasional field trips, guest speakers, internship opportunities, intergenerational activities and job shadowing.

Programming

Seton Center''''s Alternative High School monitors the student''''s progress through an Individual Education Contract. The IEC includes:

Academic Course Work
Voluntary Service
Vocational Exploration

Diploma Requirements

A Seton Center Alternative High School diploma is earned by completing the following class requirements set forth by the State Department of Education:

English - 4 Credits
Fine Arts - 1 Credit
Mathematics - 3 Credits
Physical Education/Health - 1 Credit
Social Studies - 3 Credits
Practical Arts - 2 Credits
Science - 3 Credits
Electives - 5 Credits

During the student''''s senior year, 25 clock hours of community service are required at a not-for-profit organization. Studens have the opportunity to earn these hours at Seton Center.

Seton Center Alternative High School upholds high standards and builds upon the foundatin of hard work, discipline and hgh expecttions of academic achievement.

Day Care Facility

Seton Center recognizes that it may be difficult to attend calsses while you are also responsible for the care of our child or children. Seton Center offers an excellent day care facility which is open for our student's child(ren) while they are attending classes.

How to Enroll

The student or parent may call the Seton Center principal at (816)231-3955 for an application packet. Once the packet is returned to the center, the student or parent may call to set up an interview date with the principal to review the nformation and determine eligibility.