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Ballard announces the new 7% tuition model!
Ballard Introduces 7% model! Around 1 in 4 families live paycheck to paycheck in our
February 2, 2026
Welcome to the Ballard Center!
We are a 501(c) non-profit organization that partners with individuals and families to achieve stability through early childhood education and needs-based services.
Together Anything is Possible!
60 Years of Serving Our Community & Changing Lives!
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Recent News
Donation Tips with Zach!
I checked in on Zach in the new building, and he’s a man with a
January 29, 2026
Ballard Center Receives Major Holiday-Season Investment
Lawrence, KS — November 18, 2025 — The Ballard Center is celebrating a major boost toward
November 19, 2025
Keeping up with the SNAP situation
Keeping up with the ever-changing national SNAP crisis has felt impossible. Every day, the headlines
November 18, 2025
The Ballard Center partners with individuals and families to achieve stability through early childhood education and needs-based services by cultivating a strong network of organizations, businesses, and individuals dedicated to serving our community.
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Main Office:
708 Elm St
Lawrence, KS 66044
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7
Lawrence, KS 66044
Phone: 785-842-0729
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