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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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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 [email protected] 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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Application Date *

Contact Information

Legal Name *

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Last

Do you have a preferred name (other than your legal name)? *

What is your preferred name? *

Current Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

County *

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Date of Birth *

Current Age *

Phone *

Email *

What is your preferred method of contact? *

Calling
Texting
Email

Is there anything you'd like to share about your contact methods?

E.g. This is my case manager's phone number, My phone only receives text messages, etc.

My preferred pronouns are: *

she/her/hers
he/him/his
they/them/theirs
Prefer not to answer

I identify my gender as: *

Male
Female
Non-Binary
Prefer not to disclose
Other (not listed)

Race/Ethnicity *

White
Black / African American
Hispanic / Latino
American Indian / Alaskan Native
Asian
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Biracial
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I am currently: *

Single
Married
Separated
Divorced
Widowed
Living with a partner

What is the highest level of education you have attained? *

Less than High School
GED / HiSet
High School Diploma
Some College, No Degree
Associate Degree
Technical Certificate
Bachelor Degree
Post-Bachelor Degree

Are you able to repeatedly stand, squat, lift 50 lbs, kneel, twist, and turn?

If admitted to Pawsperity, will you continue to work in the evenings or on weekends? *

Yes
No
Maybe

Including you, how many people currently live in your household? *

What forms of transportation do you use? *

I Have My Own Vehicle
Bus
Rides from Family / Friends
Ride Share Service
Walk / Bike
Other

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? *

Friend/Family
Current or Former Student
Social Service Agency (Mental Health Services, DV Shelter, etc.)
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
School
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Referral Name *

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Last

What school did you hear about us from? *

Which social service agency referred you to us? *

Please share how you heard about us. *

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Employment History

Are you currently employed? *

Yes, full time (30+ hours per week)
Yes, part time (less than 30 hours per week)
No

Start Date at Current Position *

Date

Time

What type of payment do you receive? *

Hourly
Hourly + Commission
Salary
Salary + Commission
Commission Only

Hourly Wage *

How many hours do you work per week? *

Annual Salary *

Where are you currently employed? *

Do you have more than one job? *

Start Date at Second Position *

Date

Time

What type of payment do you receive at your second job? *

Hourly
Hourly + Commission
Salary
Salary + Commission
Commission Only

Hourly Wage at Second Job *

How many hours do you work per week at your second job? *

Annual Salary at Second Job *

Where are you currently employed for your second job? *

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Financial Information

What is your best estimate of your MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD INCOME from a job (not including TANF, food stamps, or other assistance)? Please include your income and the income of a spouse or live-in partner, if applicable. *

What is your best estimate of your MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL INCOME from a job (not including TANF, food stamps, or other assistance)? DO NOT include your income and the income of a spouse or live-in partner, if applicable. *

Do you currently receive TANF benefits? *

Do you currently receive SNAP benefits? *

Do you currently receive WIC benefits? *

Do you currently receive SSDI? *

Do you currently receive Childcare Subsidy? *

Do you personally receive Medicaid benefits? *

Do you receive any additional government subsidies not mentioned above? *

Please list any additional government subsidies you receive. *

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Housing and Transportation

What is your current housing status? *

Shelter / Transitional Housing
Hotel / Motel
Staying with Others
Own
Rent

When did this become your housing status? *

What agency do you use for housing, if any? *

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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

5805 Troost Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64110

816.214.5376