When parents and professionals work together, real change happens. That’s why we created the Engaging Parents Workgroup. With these parents’ lived experience guiding the way, KVC Kansas is breaking barriers, strengthening families and transforming foster care for the better.
See what foster parents wish you knew about fostering teens! Learn how you can support teens’ unique needs, celebrate their joys and how you can make a meaningful difference as a foster parent.
See how KVC Kansas is changing foster care with the Mockingbird Family™ Model. This powerful, community-based approach is helping youth, kinship caregivers and foster parents thrive. Read on to find out how we’re making a difference—and how you can be part of it!
Learn how KVC Kansas supports families adopting from foster care with helpful resources, guidance, and tools to create a strong, loving, and lasting family.
Learn how KVC Kansas supports foster parents through our Child Placing Agency (CPA) department. Discover the resources, guidance, and support we provide to help foster parents every step of the way.
Why is it so crucial for foster parents and kinship caregivers to work with biological parents? And what can this look like practically? Discover reunification strategies for foster parents that support a child’s safe return to their family while prioritizing their wellbeing.
In recent years, some Kansas children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?
Adoption from foster care can be joyful, meaningful and life-changing — but families should also expect complexities and challenges. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering adoption from foster care in Kansas.
Read Aby and Ashton’s inspiring story of family reunification after four years in foster care. Discover hope and the power of second chances.
2024 is a big year for Kansas child welfare system changes – new programming, prevention services and providers. Read this article to find out what’s changing to better support Kansas children and families.