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Foster Families Gather for KVC Resource Family Conference

Foster families will gather from throughout Kansas for two days to learn about helping youth feel safe and connected, healthy brain development and more.

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Therapist Exhibits Relentless Effort to Help Youth Feel Supported and Connected

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Even though Josh wasn’t an easy teen to get along with, Matt Arnet kept showing up and was always be there for him. That effort has made all the difference.

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Case Manager Provides Extra Support for Family Working to Reunite

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When children on her case were at risk for another big change in their lives, this case manager went above and beyond to keep them in their same school.

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Holiday Heroes Donate Gifts for Thousands of Children and Teens in Kansas

2016 Holiday Heroes

Businesses, organizations, families and individuals helped bring holiday cheer to thousands of Kansas youth this year!

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When’s the Right Time to Become a Foster Parent?

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“Honestly, if I had a dollar for every time someone told me they thought about doing it when ‘life settled down,’ I’d be rich,” says Olathe foster parent Rachel Boese. “You can research it and think about it—but neither will prepare you for actually doing it.”

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3 Rewards of Being a Foster Parent

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Did you know foster parenting doesn’t just benefit children? Here we discuss 3 of the numerous rewards of being a foster parent.

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Kansas City Chiefs’ Albert Wilson Shares Experience of Growing Up in Foster Care

KC Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson

Wilson spent years in the Florida foster care system, but two foster families provided the care, structure and guidance he needed.

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Fostering A Child in Kansas | First Steps

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If you’re interested in fostering a child in Kansas, consider taking some time to learn the next steps. Here are some initial guidelines you need to know.

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Holiday Heroes Needed to Donate Gifts for Kansas Children and Youth in Foster Care

Individuals, families and businesses can make the holiday season bright for children and youth in foster care by becoming a Holiday Hero.

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Decision to Foster Leads Couple to Adoption

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For Kyle and Carol, the decision to become foster parents was an easy one and led them to a bigger calling of adoption.

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