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Children and teens belong with their own families whenever possible. KVC works to safely reunify hundreds of families each year by providing parenting skills training, therapy and other support.
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On any given day, KVC Kansas provides out-of-home care for thousands of children and teens. Relatives, non-related kin like teachers and neighbors, and foster parents are all critical to providing temporary care for these children and teens. See how you can make a difference as a foster parent.
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About KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 12,000 children, teens and adults each year. Our team of caring professionals provides family strengthening and foster care prevention services, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, kinship care, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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Foster Parent Trainings
Supporting children and teens in foster care requires ongoing learning and support. There are no scheduled training sessions at the moment, but we encourage you to check back soon as new training opportunities will be announced.
Caregivers who need assistance identifying training opportunities or documenting CEU credits can contact their Family Support Coordinator (FSC) for guidance.
Online Recorded Foster Parent & Adoptive Parent Trainings
KVC offers a collection of recorded trainings designed to help caregivers strengthen their skills and better support children and teens in their care.
These trainings can also be used to earn continuing education units (CEUs) when the required DCF Book/Video Training Report is completed and submitted.
Topics include:
- Setting Boundaries with Children and Teens
- Court Processes
- Substance Abuse in Teens
- The Complex Issues of Attachment
- Understanding Trauma
Boundaries with Children and Teens Training - KVC Kansas
Court Processes Training - KVC Kansas
Substance Abuse in Teens - KVC Kansas Training
Complex Issues of Attachment Training - KVC Kansas
Understanding Trauma in Foster Care Training - KVC Kansas
Boundaries with Children and Teens Training - KVC Kansas
Court Processes Training - KVC Kansas
Substance Abuse in Teens - KVC Kansas Training
Complex Issues of Attachment Training - KVC Kansas
Understanding Trauma in Foster Care Training - KVC Kansas
You can also access more training videos here or by clicking the image below. A Google account (Gmail or other account linked to Google) is required to access. You must complete and submit the required DCF book/video training report to earn CEUs.
Additional Training Resources
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network offers helpful information and tools for caregivers supporting children and teens who have experienced trauma.
Visit their website to explore articles, guides and caregiver resources.
Adoption Support Resources
For more information about adoptive family support groups, please contact: adoptionspecialist@kvc.org.