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Core Services
Families First
Children and teens belong with their own families whenever possible. KVC works to safely reintegrate 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 youth. Relatives, non-related kin like teachers and neighbors, and foster families are all critical to providing temporary care for these children and teens. See how you can make a difference.
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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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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 nearly 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and preventative services, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, 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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Adoption Home Studies
Kansas Adoption Home Studies
After completing the required MAPP Foundation training course, you’ll work with KVC to complete an adoption application and a Kansas adoption home study. This process usually takes three to six months and KVC will cover this cost if the child you’re hoping to adopt is in our care.
This application includes:
- Criminal background check
- Verification of employment
- Health assessment of all family members
- Reference checks from friends and family
- Family financial statement/budget
Additionally, we’ll discuss a variety of topics to understand your parenting strengths and any areas for improvement. Discussions will include:
- Parenting style
- Life experiences
- Sense of family
- Expectations for a child
- Reasons for wanting to adopt
- Thoughts about the type of child you feel best equipped to parent
- Support and resources available in your community
Contact KVC for more information or to start your adoption journey today! We’ve successfully matched over 5,300 children with forever families and are ready to support you in your adoption journey.
