An early childhood education scholarship is ensuring that 10 families will get the care they need with the help of Brittany and Patrick Mahomes. It’s a collaboration between the Systems of Care Initiative, the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, and Open Minds Child Development Center. The families will receive $1,600 a month to attend Open Minds, a 10-hour-a-day, year-round program. The average low-income family in Jackson County is spending about 38% of their income on childcare. This can create situations where they rely on neighbors to watch kids or even have to choose between bills and food.
