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Families First
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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Children and Families Need You
Through KVC, you can strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help create a bright future where every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Please join us today! Learn More
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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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Find Your Path: Upcoming MAPP Training Dates
August 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Becoming a foster parent is a significant journey, and you don’t have to walk it alone. Our MAPP (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting) training is designed to give you the tools, confidence, and community you need to safely care for children and teens.
Choose the 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 10
- Meets: Wednesdays from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Ends: November 4
A great mid-week option to fit into your fall routine.
Why KVC?
We promise to inspire and support you from Day 1. Beyond the 10 weeks of training, you’ll have 24-hour support and a team of experts backed by leading mental health knowledge to help you make a meaningful impact on a child’s life.
