Dedicated to serving families with infants and toddlers (birth to age 3) who are deaf or hard of hearing, and children of deaf parents.

OUR MISSION

The Hartley Family Center (HFC) staff members are committed to developing programs according to preferences of the individual family. Together with the family and community, we want to create learning experiences appropriate for young children who are deaf or hard of hearing and to support the enhancement of family life. Learn more about HFC's philosophy.

AREAS SERVED

Direct service to families in Wyandotte and Johnson Counties in Kansas, and technical assistance to all other counties in Kansas.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The Hartley Family Center provides services at no cost to the family. The center is housed at the University of Kansas Medical Center and supported by the W.C. "Dub" Hartley family, the Hearing and Speech Department at KUMC, local school districts, and the Kansas School for the Deaf.