ABOUT UCS

FOCUSING ON DATA, ADVOCACY AND PLANNING

for a healthier, stronger Johnson County
Since 1967, United Community Services has been a catalyst and resource to ensure that the human service system meets the needs of Johnson County, Kansas, residents. UCS is part of United Way of Greater Kansas City’s Impact 100 and provides information, trends analysis and documentation to enhance community-wide planning and decision-making. By promoting upstream, proactive approaches, UCS supports sustainable solutions that improve the long-term well-being of the entire community.
BUDGETS & REPORTS

MISSION & VISION

The mission of UCS is to provide data analysis, lead collaborative planning and mobilize resources to enhance the availability and delivery of health and human services.

Our vision is that all people have the opportunity to fulfill their potential and contribute to the health and well-being of the community.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Based on the belief that all individuals and entities contribute to and share responsibility for the common good, the following principles guide UCS activities:

Human services are vital for a healthy community, advance quality of life & contribute to economic vitality

All community sectors play valuable roles in advancing human service solutions

Human services can be strengthened through policy advocacy & resource investment

Collaboration fosters a comprehensive approach to multi-faceted challenges

Community planning can produce strategic change & improvements

INTENDED IMPACT

United Community Services is committed to a Johnson County in which:
  • Local human service concerns are recognized and addressed
  • The health and human service network responds effectively to community concerns
  • Resource allocation meets human service needs
  • Indicators of individual and community well-being show improvement
HISTORY OF IMPACT