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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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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.
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Find Your Path: Upcoming MAPP Training Dates
Ready to take the next step toward becoming a foster parent?
MAPP (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting) is a free training required by Kansas law for adults who want to become foster or adoptive parents. The training helps you build the skills and confidence to care for children and teens in foster care while giving you time to decide if fostering or adoption is the right fit for your family.
Choose the virtual session that fits your life:
The Late Summer Series (Mondays)
- Starts: August 4
- Meets: Mondays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Ends: October 13
Perfect if you want to complete your training before the holiday rush.
The Late Summer Evening Series (Thursdays)
- Starts: August 20
- Meets: Thursdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Ends: October 22
A great end-of-week option to complete your training this fall.
The Autumn Series (Wednesdays)
- Starts: September 2
- Meets: Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Ends: November 4
A great mid-week option to fit into your fall routine.
What You’ll Learn
MAPP helps you understand what children and teens may need from their foster or adoptive parents. You’ll learn how to:
- Understand how trauma can affect a young person’s brain, emotions and behavior.
- Respond to challenging behaviors with patience and understanding.
- Build trust, healthy relationships and a sense of safety.
- Support a child or teen through grief and loss while they are separated from their family.
- Work as part of a team with biological families, case managers and other professionals.
- Support safe reunification when a child or teen can return home.
- Respect a child or teen’s family connections, culture and community.
- Understand your own strengths and areas where you may need more support.
What to Know Before You Start
Cost: Free
Length: 10 weeks, 3 hours each week
Who attends: Adults age 18 and older who live in the home and will help care for children and teens
Where: Virtual
Why KVC?
We’re here to support you from the beginning.
You’ll learn from trained KVC staff and experienced foster parents who understand the rewards and challenges of opening your home. You’ll have opportunities to ask questions, learn from others and build the skills you need to provide a safe, caring home.
You don’t have to have all the answers before you begin. We’ll help you take the next step.
