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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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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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Overview
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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Virtual Event
Kinship Path Training for Relative & Kinship Caregivers (Virtual)
March 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - April 2, 2026 @ 9:00 pm
Virtual Event
Free
Kinship care often begins unexpectedly, when a child needs safety and stability with someone they already trust.
Kinship Path is built for relatives and close connections who may not have planned to foster but stepped in to help. This training helps you understand what’s ahead while offering guidance, clarity and support.
Kinship Path Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)
Mondays: March 2 – May 4, 2026
This kinship path training helps you understand:
- Your role as a kinship caregiver
- What support is available to you and the child
- How to balance family relationships and caregiving
- What permanency options may look like over time
This class is informational, virtual and designed to meet families where they are.
