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SUMMARY:Thinking About Fostering? MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about fostering\, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? \nMAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed\, and a helpful way to decide if\, when and how fostering fits into your life. You’re not committing to a specific age\, placement type or outcome by attending. \nFostering can look different for every family. \nMAPP Foundations Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)\nWednesdays\, January 14 – March 18\, 2026\nThis MAPP Foundations training helps you understand:\n\nThe needs of children and teens in foster care\nLearn how trauma can affect behavior and development\nHow fostering works alongside your current family\nWhat options exist for different ages and placement types\n\nThis training helps you decide what’s right for you or if now isn’t the right time. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care\, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/mapp-foundations-foster-parent-training-virtual-january-2026/
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training
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SUMMARY:Thinking About Fostering? MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about fostering\, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? \nMAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed\, and a helpful way to decide if\, when and how fostering fits into your life. You’re not committing to a specific age\, placement type or outcome by attending. \nFostering can look different for every family. \nMAPP Foundations Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)\nMondays\, January 26 – March 30\, 2026\nThis MAPP Foundations training helps you understand:\n\nThe needs of children and teens in foster care\nLearn how trauma can affect behavior and development\nHow fostering works alongside your current family\nWhat options exist for different ages and placement types\n\nThis training helps you decide what’s right for you or if now isn’t the right time. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care\, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/thinking-about-fostering-mapp-foundations-training-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training
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SUMMARY:Thinking About Fostering? MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about fostering\, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? \nMAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed\, and a helpful way to decide if\, when and how fostering fits into your life. You’re not committing to a specific age\, placement type or outcome by attending. \nFostering can look different for every family. \nMAPP Foundations Training (Virtual | 5 Weeks)\nTuesdays & Thursdays\, March 3 – April 2\, 2026\nThis accelerated MAPP Foundations course provides the same required training in a shorter timeframe. \nThis MAPP Foundations training helps you understand:\n\nThe needs of children and teens in foster care\nLearn how trauma can affect behavior and development\nHow fostering works alongside your current family\nWhat options exist for different ages and placement types\n\nThis training helps you decide what’s right for you and your family. \nIf you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care\, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/thinking-about-fostering-mapp-foundations-training-virtual-5week/
CATEGORIES:Foster Parent Training
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SUMMARY:Kinship Path Training for Relative & Kinship Caregivers (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Kinship care often begins unexpectedly\, when a child needs safety and stability with someone they already trust. \nKinship 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. \nKinship Path Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)Mondays: March 2 – May 4\, 2026\nThis kinship path training helps you understand:\n\nYour role as a kinship caregiver\nWhat support is available to you and the child\nHow to balance family relationships and caregiving\nWhat permanency options may look like over time\n\nThis class is informational\, virtual and designed to meet families where they are. \nFill out this form\, and our team will follow up with you.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/kinship-path-training-relative-caregivers-kansas-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Foster Parent in Kansas | Free Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:You Have Questions. We Have Answers.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve been wondering “What does it really take to become a foster parent?” or “Is this something I could actually do?”\, this info session series is for you. \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Not Alone in Your Questions\n\n\n\n\nWe know you might be wondering: \n\nWhat are the actual steps to get started?\nDo I qualify if I rent\, work full-time\, or have my own kids at home?\nHow much time does training really take?\nWhat’s the difference between fostering and adoption?\nCan I afford this?\n\n\n\nThese sessions will answer the questions that matter most to you.\nAt KVC Kansas\, we believe anyone with a caring heart can make a difference as a foster parent\, no matter your relationship status\, gender identity or income level. What matters most is how much you care. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Relaxed Virtual Session:\nGet Clear on the Basics\n\nThe real requirements (you might be more qualified than you think)\nWhat the process actually looks like\, step by step\nTraining: what to expect\, how long it takes and what format works for you\n\nUnderstand Your Options\n\nThe difference between fostering\, foster-to-adopt\, and adoption\nHow fostering works in real life and how it can fit into yours\nWhat financial support is available\n\nGet Your Questions Answered!\n\nBring your specific situation: military\, travel\, work schedule\, renting or anything else\nTalk with someone who understands Kansas families\nLeave with much more clarity\, not more confusion\n\nNo Pressure. Just Honest Answers.\nUpcoming Virtual Sessions\n\n3/6 at 12 pm | 3/20 at 12 pm\n3/9 at 6 pm | 3/23 at 6 pm\n\n\nReady to Get the Clarity You’ve Been Looking For?
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/virtual-info-sessions-march/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informational Session
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Foster Parent in Kansas | Free Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:You Have Questions. We Have Answers.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve been wondering “What does it really take to become a foster parent?” or “Is this something I could actually do?”\, this info session series is for you. \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Not Alone in Your Questions\n\n\n\n\nWe know you might be wondering: \n\nWhat are the actual steps to get started?\nDo I qualify if I rent\, work full-time\, or have my own kids at home?\nHow much time does training really take?\nWhat’s the difference between fostering and adoption?\nCan I afford this?\n\n\n\nThese sessions will answer the questions that matter most to you.\nAt KVC Kansas\, we believe anyone with a caring heart can make a difference as a foster parent\, no matter your relationship status\, gender identity or income level. What matters most is how much you care. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Relaxed Virtual Session:\nGet Clear on the Basics\n\nThe real requirements (you might be more qualified than you think)\nWhat the process actually looks like\, step by step\nTraining: what to expect\, how long it takes and what format works for you\n\nUnderstand Your Options\n\nThe difference between fostering\, foster-to-adopt\, and adoption\nHow fostering works in real life and how it can fit into yours\nWhat financial support is available\n\nGet Your Questions Answered!\n\nBring your specific situation: military\, travel\, work schedule\, renting or anything else\nTalk with someone who understands Kansas families\nLeave with much more clarity\, not more confusion\n\nNo Pressure. Just Honest Answers.\nUpcoming Virtual Sessions\n\n3/6 at 12 pm | 3/20 at 12 pm\n3/9 at 6 pm | 3/23 at 6 pm\n\n\nReady to Get the Clarity You’ve Been Looking For?
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/virtual-info-sessions-march/2026-03-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informational Session
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Become a Foster Parent in Kansas | Free Virtual Info Session
DESCRIPTION:You Have Questions. We Have Answers.\n\n\n\n\nIf you’ve been wondering “What does it really take to become a foster parent?” or “Is this something I could actually do?”\, this info session series is for you. \n\n\n\n\nYou’re Not Alone in Your Questions\n\n\n\n\nWe know you might be wondering: \n\nWhat are the actual steps to get started?\nDo I qualify if I rent\, work full-time\, or have my own kids at home?\nHow much time does training really take?\nWhat’s the difference between fostering and adoption?\nCan I afford this?\n\n\n\nThese sessions will answer the questions that matter most to you.\nAt KVC Kansas\, we believe anyone with a caring heart can make a difference as a foster parent\, no matter your relationship status\, gender identity or income level. What matters most is how much you care. \nWhat You’ll Learn in This Relaxed Virtual Session:\nGet Clear on the Basics\n\nThe real requirements (you might be more qualified than you think)\nWhat the process actually looks like\, step by step\nTraining: what to expect\, how long it takes and what format works for you\n\nUnderstand Your Options\n\nThe difference between fostering\, foster-to-adopt\, and adoption\nHow fostering works in real life and how it can fit into yours\nWhat financial support is available\n\nGet Your Questions Answered!\n\nBring your specific situation: military\, travel\, work schedule\, renting or anything else\nTalk with someone who understands Kansas families\nLeave with much more clarity\, not more confusion\n\nNo Pressure. Just Honest Answers.\nUpcoming Virtual Sessions\n\n3/6 at 12 pm | 3/20 at 12 pm\n3/9 at 6 pm | 3/23 at 6 pm\n\n\nReady to Get the Clarity You’ve Been Looking For?
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/virtual-info-sessions-march/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Informational Session
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SUMMARY:Chuck E. Cheese Fundraiser Night
DESCRIPTION:Join KVC Kansas for a fun family night at Chuck E. Cheese! Enjoy games\, pizza and prizes while supporting children\, teens and families in our community. \nThis fundraiser helps KVC Kansas provide respite nights for foster families\, giving caregivers a well-deserved break while children and teens enjoy a safe\, fun evening. During respite nights\, youth are entertained\, fed and cared for by KVC staff and trained volunteers. \nEvent Details\nLocation:Chuck E. Cheese2215 SW Wanamaker Rd.Topeka\, KS 66614 \nDate:Friday\, March 27\, 2026 \nTime:3:00 PM – 9:00 PM \nHow It Works\nDine and play during the event hours and support KVC Kansas just by showing up. Invite friends\, family and neighbors — the more the merrier! \nHave questions? Follow KVC Kansas on social media for updates and reminders leading up to the event.
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/chuck-e-cheese-fundraiser-night/
LOCATION:Chuck E. Cheese – Topeka\, 2215 SW Wanamaker Rd\, Topeka\, KS\, 66614\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,Fundraiser
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T170000
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SUMMARY:Spring Trunk Hop
DESCRIPTION:A Spring Egg Hunt with a Twist!\nMarch 28 | 3:00–5:00 PM | Ball Event Center Parking Lot\nBring your baskets and get ready to hop from car to car collecting eggs\, candy and surprises along the way! \nThis festive spring celebration is designed for children and teens to enjoy a safe\, joyful afternoon filled with: \n\nEgg & candy giveaways\nGames\nInflatables\nFamily-friendly fun\n\nSpring Trunk Hop is open to KVC families\, KVC employee families and our community. \nMore than just a celebration\, this event is about bringing families together\, sharing joy and strengthening connections across our community. \nInvite a friend and join us for an afternoon of springtime fun!
URL:https://kansas.kvc.org/event/spring-trunk-hop/
LOCATION:Ball Event Center\, 21350 W 153rd St\, Olathe\, KS\, 66061\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jesi Kendall":MAILTO:jakendall@kvc.org
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