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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.
Caring People Needed
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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Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about foster care, child welfare, adoption, mental health and childhood trauma as well as how KVC Kansas is working toward building healthier communities.
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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, compassion and connection.
At KVC Kansas, we believe that providing a safe, loving home goes hand-in-hand with understanding a child’s unique life experiences. Whether you are fulfilling annual licensing requirements or looking for practical strategies to navigate everyday moments, our educational resources are designed to wrap around you. We walk alongside you every step of the way so you feel confident, prepared and fully supported.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & Live Trainings
To maintain your foster parent license in Kansas, ongoing training helps you stay up-to-date on trauma-informed care, development and community resources.
Upcoming Interactive Live Sessions:
Please see the scheduled live courses below. If you need immediate help registering for a class, confirming location details, or documenting your required hours, please reach out directly to your Family Support Coordinator (FSC) or a member of the CPA team. You can also register here.
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June 23: CPR / First Aid / AED Training | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
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July 9: CPR / First Aid / AED Training | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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July 13: Basic First Aid | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
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August 17: Navigating Critical Incidents & Safety Planning | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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August 24: CPR / First Aid / AED Training | 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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September 7: Team Decision Making (TDM): Supporting Placement Stability | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
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September 23: Understanding Levels of Care | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Online Recorded Foster Parent & Adoptive Parent Trainings
Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. KVC offers a curated collection of recorded webinars designed to help you understand complex child welfare systems, protect the dignity of families and strengthen your caregiver toolkit.
These webinars count toward your required continuing education hours. To earn credit, simply watch the video, download and fill out the official DCF Book/Video Training Report, and email the completed form back to your FSC.
Feature Training Topics Include:
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Understanding Trauma in Foster Care – Discover how traumatic experiences impact behavior, brain development and emotions, and gain actionable tools to foster real emotional safety at home.
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The Complex Issues of Attachment – Learn how to build strong, healthy foundations of trust and help youth feel deeply connected and safe in your household.
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Setting Boundaries with Children and Teens – Explore positive, strengths-based discipline techniques that promote mutual respect while helping youth learn emotional regulation.
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Substance Use Disorder in Teens – Gain a compassionate, stigma-free understanding of adolescent substance use, signs to watch for and how to connect youth to treatment and mental health resources.
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Navigating Court Processes – Take the mystery out of the legal system. Learn what to expect during child welfare hearings, how to complete your Foster Parent Court Report and how to advocate effectively for the child in your care.
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 Trusted Learning Resources
Looking for specialized perspectives or deep dives into specific topics? We highly recommend exploring resources from our national partners:
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The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN): Offers an invaluable collection of articles, toolkits, and guides specifically written for caregivers supporting children and teens who have experienced trauma. → Visit NCTSN Web Portal
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KVC Resource Library: Browse free downloadable eBooks, parenting tips, self-care worksheets and mental health guides curated by our own child welfare and behavioral health experts. → Explore the KVC Resource Library
What is Your Next Step?
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Ready to Submit Hours? → Download the DCF Book/Video Report Form
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Have Questions About Your Licensing Renewal or Registration? → Contact the KVC Kansas Team or message your Family Support Coordinator.
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For more information about adoptive family support groups, please contact: adoptionspecialist@kvc.org.
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Want Peer Support? Join your regional caregiver community on Facebook to swap tips, share resources and build relationships with other local foster families:
Insights & Tips from the KVC Blog
Want to dive deeper into practical caregiver strategies? Check out these recent expert guides from our blog to help support your family’s journey:
How Foster Care Impacts the Whole Family
Foster care touches everyone in your home. Learn how welcoming a new child affects partners, biological children and caregivers—and discover proactive ways to support your entire household along the way.
How Foster Parents Can Support a Child’s Cultural Identity
Cultural identity plays a powerful role in how children and teens see themselves and build trust. Explore practical, intentional steps you can take to honor and celebrate a child’s unique background, even when it differs from your own.
Why Is Self-Care Especially Important For Foster Parents?
Caring for children and teens is incredibly rewarding, but it requires deep emotional energy. Discover why prioritizing your own mental wellbeing is essential to staying strong for the youth in your care, along with simple self-care strategies you can start today.
AI, Social Media and Teens: Risks and Real-Life Solutions
Navigating the digital world can feel overwhelming for any caregiver. Get insights from our mental health professionals on how to help adolescents build healthy online habits, strike a balanced screen time routine and protect their mental health.