'Don't panic,' but KC's safety-net services are nearing 'catastrophic' danger

Leaders of Kansas City's safety-net nonprofits face sleepless nights as they wait for Congress to renew a large portion of their funding. Federally qualified health centers, such as Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center, the KC Care Clinic and Swope Health Services, face a steep decline without the renewal of the community health center fund (CHCF). Bob Theis, acting CEO of Samuel Rodgers, said the funding accounts for about half of the h ealth center's grants, at about $3.8 million. Like the Children's…
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