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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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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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Ongoing Foster Parent Trainings
Throughout the year, KVC provides engaging trainings and resources for caregivers. Check out KVC’s statewide foster parent and adoptive parent training resources below!
Monthly Foster Parent & Adoptive Parent Training Calendars
Please register for classes online at learn.childally.org using the passcode “learn.” All trainings are virtual unless otherwise noted. Childcare needs to be coordinated with your Family Support Coordinator (FSC) if you’re planning to attend an in-person training.
To find out more about these opportunities or additional training classes, please contact Madison Beard, Foster Parent Trainer at mbeard@kvc.org.
Statewide Foster Parent & Adoptive Parent Training Resources
Online Recorded Foster Parent & Adoptive Parent Trainings
Watch any of KVC’s recorded trainings in this playlist to improve your caregiving knowledge and earn CEUs! You must complete and submit the required DCF book/video training report to earn CEUs. Training topics include:
- Setting Boundaries with Children and Teens
- Court Processes
- Substance Abuse in Teens
- The Complex Issues of Attachment
- Understanding Trauma
Boundaries with Children and Teens Training - KVC Kansas
Court Processes Training - KVC Kansas
Substance Abuse in Teens - KVC Kansas Training
Complex Issues of Attachment Training - KVC Kansas
Understanding Trauma in Foster Care Training - KVC Kansas
Boundaries with Children and Teens Training - KVC Kansas
Court Processes Training - KVC Kansas
Substance Abuse in Teens - KVC Kansas Training
Complex Issues of Attachment Training - KVC Kansas
Understanding Trauma in Foster Care Training - KVC Kansas
You can also access more training videos here or by clicking the image below. A Google account (Gmail or other account linked to Google) is required to access. You must complete and submit the required DCF book/video training report to earn CEUs.
Additional Resources
Check out the National Child Traumatic Stress Network’s website with information about the impact of trauma on families here.
For more information on adoptive family support groups, please contact adoptionspecialist@kvc.org.
Resource Family Conference
Every other year, KVC dedicates an enriching weekend to its foster and adoptive parents by completely underwriting this fun and educational experience. The Resource Family Conference provides more than 1,000 parents and children with a series of events, inspiring speakers and parental networking opportunities. Through their attendance, parents obtain training hours that help them meet state licensing requirements and gain unique skillsets that are required when working with children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or other traumatic experiences.
On Friday night, families are treated to entertainment, dinner and complimentary hotel rooms.
The educational component of the conference begins on Saturday when nationally-known speakers address current issues facing foster families. While parents participate in numerous presentations and workshops, children enjoy fun activities such as laser tag, arcade games, and a trip to the movies.
Generous donations and fundraising events allow parents and children to share a bonding weekend filled with learning that will last a lifetime.
Click here to learn more about KVC’s Resource Family Conference.