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For nearly a decade, we have helped hundreds of individuals transform their lives through training in professional dog grooming.

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Apply below or apply in person at 5805 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64110.

2024 classes begin January 16, March 5, April 16, June 4, August 27, October 8, and November 19.

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Pawsperity Grooming School
Pawsperity Grooming School

Job Training that Empowers Parents and Changes Lives

Pawsperity is a six- to eight-month training program in the art of dog grooming. We focus on providing education to struggling parents to empower them to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. In addition to hands-on grooming training, students complete life skills courses. Our program is completely free to students, with tuition funded through scholarships, donations, and grants. Programs are offered throughout the year, so students can apply anytime!

Ready to get started? The first step is completing the application below! Please contact us at applications@pawsperity.org or 816.429.1413 for more information or if you have any questions.

Pawsperity Student Application

Pawsperity is open to all genders. Preference is given to parents with at least one child (in or out of your custody) under the age of 18. Applicants must be on at least one form of government assistance and/or have an income below the Area Median Income (AMI). However, you do not have to be receiving SNAP at the time of application.

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Contact Information

Legal Name
Do you have a preferred name (other than your legal name)?
Current Address
e.g. Jackson, Clay, etc.
What is your preferred method of contact?
E.g. This is my case manager's phone number, My phone only receives text messages, etc.
My preferred pronouns are:
I identify my gender as:
Race/Ethnicity
I am currently:
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
Are you able to repeatedly stand, squat, lift 50 lbs, kneel, twist, and turn?
What forms of transportation do you use?
Do you have children under the age of 18 (in and/or out of your care and custody)?
How many children do you have under the age of 18 (in and/or out of your care and custody)?
How did you hear about Pawsperity?

Pawsperity is dedicated to unleashing the power of human potential. Through training in the trade of pet grooming, we empower families to uplift themselves from generational poverty.

Pawsperity Grooming School
Pawsperity Doggie Daycare
5805 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110
816.214.5376