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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.
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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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There are many large and small ways you can still lend a hand. Regardless of your size of gift, know that each caring touch makes a big difference in the lives of others.
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About KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 15,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals provides family strengthening and preventative services, parent training, 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 Training Opportunities
Ongoing Education for Foster Families
Throughout the year, KVC provides ongoing trainings and support groups for foster and adoptive families. Review your area’s resource below.
Northeast Kansas Training Resources
Foster Parent Trainer: Jennifer Danford, jdanford@kvc.org
Counties include: Anderson, Brown, Clay, Cloud, Doniphan, Geary, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Marshall, Nemaha, Ottawa, Pottawatomie, Republic, Riley, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Washington
Kansas City Metro Training Resources
Foster Parent Trainer: Jamie Kelsey, jkelsey@kvc.org
Counties include: Atchison, Douglas, Johnson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte
Southeast Kansas Training Resources
Foster Parent Trainer: Madison Beard, mbeard@kvc.org
Counties include: Allen, Barber, Bourbon, Butler, Chase, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Cowley, Crawford, Dickinson, Elk, Ellsworth, Greenwood, Kingman, Harper, Harvey, Labette, Lincoln, Linn, Lyon, Marion, McPherson, Mitchell, Montgomery, Morris, Neosho, Rice, Reno, Saline, Sedgwick, Sumner, Wilson, Woodson
To find out more about these opportunities or additional training classes, please contact your area’s trainer.
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.