by concera | Jul 30, 2021 | 2021, Family Stories
Steve Archer is the proud dad of Ezekiel (4) and Israel (3) at UICS-North Center, and knows that when his family needs support, UICS and its family advocates have a plan. “We’re getting a head start on the things our kids need,” Steve said. Steve’s children are...
by concera | Jun 26, 2021 | Events, Family Stories, In the News
Not only during the month of June, which is National Pride Month, does UICS welcome and embrace children, families, and staff of all backgrounds. We work to create an inclusive environment that is accepting of the LGBTQ+ community. This is inherent to UICS’ commitment...
by UICSKC Communications Team | Dec 18, 2020 | 2020, Events, Family Stories
Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way. Oh what fun it is to… join United Inner City Services (UICS) friends, families, and staff for a virtual holiday gathering! That’s exactly what students, families, and employees did on December 18, 2020 to celebrate UICS’...
by Mariah Roady | Nov 20, 2020 | 2020, Community Partners, Family Stories, In the Classroom, In the News
During the last several months, most of us have seen or heard a child on the other end of a Zoom session. Many parents and caregivers have gained new “office assistants” this year as they work from home: their children. In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, parents...
by Mariah Roady | Oct 23, 2020 | 2020, Events, Family Stories, In the Classroom
“Delicioso!” rang through the UICS-St. Mark Center theatre as students learned a new word in Spanish and enthusiastically enjoyed Sopapilla Cheesecake (yes, it is as delicious as it sounds) to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. National Hispanic Heritage...
by Mariah Roady | Sep 11, 2020 | 2020, Community Partners, Family Stories, In the Classroom, In the News
New backpack. Check. Crayons. Check. Pencils. Check. Family face masks. Check. Some back-to-school lists look a little different this year. In fact, many things look different as we enter the 2020-21 school year at any of our three United Inner City Services (UICS)...
