Parenting doesn’t come with instructions… and let’s be honest, it’s rarely easy. Whether you’re balancing life as a single parent, stepping in as a grandparent, or opening your home through foster care or adoption, every day brings new challenges. But it’s in those challenges that some of the most powerful wins happen: the moments that remind us why love and family are worth it. In this article, you’ll read five real parenting stories that will stick with you.

Behind every family’s safe reunification after foster care is a story of resilience, healing and hope. In this blog, you’ll meet youth and parents who are thriving with the support of KVC Kansas’ Aftercare team – and celebrate the strength and hard work that brought them to this moment.

Read real stories of families finding hope through KVC’s 2Generation (2Gen) program. We help parents find stable jobs, manage their finances, build stronger relationships and live happy, healthy lives.

Learn about SED Respite Care, a Kansas program providing short-term respite for families of youth experiencing mental health challenges. Make a difference in your community—discover how you can support local families by becoming a SED respite care provider.

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?

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.

The goal of foster care is to reunify families as soon as safely possible. See how KVC Kansas supports family reunification here.

Embark on a journey of resilience, redemption and healing with Gabriella. Read how she overcame adversity to reunify with her son after foster care and how she now dedicates her life to empowering parents and families involved with child welfare through advocacy, mentorship and leadership.

Discover KVC Kansas’ Strengthening Families Program – a 14-week transformative education and skill-building class that empowers families to overcome challenges, improve communication, and build strong bonds.