Operation Breakthrough is the largest single site early childhood center and day care in the state of Missouri.  Every day, we serve around 400 children and their families with educational services, speech, occupational and physical therapy, social service support, and mental health services.  Children's Mercy Hospital maintains an on-site clinic to serve the health needs of our children.  We are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and are a Head Start Center.  

Founded in 1971 by Sr. Corita Bussanmas and Sr Berta Sailer as St. Vincent's Family Service Center, we strive to provide high quality educational and support services in a manner that will meet the needs of the families of the inner city of Kansas City, Missouri.

For more information, or to inquire about employment opportunities, visit www.operationbreakthrough.org.

Education

Health Care

Operation Breakthrough

Ruby Jean

Michael Overstreet

Mike Thomas

Richard Winston

Jamey Bertram

Wendy Hill

Beth Soukup

Smith Holland

The Operational Roles team at Operation Breakthrough is responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations and ensuring efficient service delivery. This includes managing logistics, financial operations, and overall strategic direction to support the educational and health services provided to children and families. By coordinating resources and optimizing processes, this team plays a crucial role in maintaining the high quality of care and services that Operation Breakthrough is known for.

Operational Roles

Education and Counseling Services

Leadership Team

Human Resources and Operations

Operational Roles

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Other teams at Operation Breakthrough

Education and Counseling Services

Leadership Team

Human Resources and Operations