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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.
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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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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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2Generation Program: Free Community-Based Services for Families
Real Help for Real Life
Life can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re doing your best to care for your children while trying to make ends meet. KVC Kansas’ 2Generation (2Gen) program is here to help families grow stronger and healthier. We walk alongside parents, children and teens so they don’t have to figure it all out alone.
Here’s what families can expect from the 2Generation program:
- Support for 3-6 months with a personalized plan to help you:
- Find a steady job or a place to live
- Learn how to budget, save and plan for the future
- Build healthy relationships & understand how to coparent
- Feel more confident with parenting and communication
- Connections to mental health services and free resources in your community
- Support applying for community services and programs that help your family
- Immediate support during an emergency or crisis, if it’s needed
Download our 2Generation program flyer here.
Getting help is easy. Just fill out this quick form.
If you’re unable to submit this form, please contact our Admissions Department at (913) 621-5753 or email globaladmissions@kvc.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are KVC’s 2Generation program services provided?
KVC Kansas supports families with 2Generation services across 27 eastern Kansas counties, including: Allen, Anderson, Atchison, Bourbon, Brown, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Doniphan, Douglas, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Labette, Linn, Marshall, Miami, Montgomery, Nemaha, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Wabaunsee, Wilson and Woodson.
Who qualifies for KVC’s 2Generation program?
KVC Kansas accepts 2Generation program referrals for families currently living below 200% of the poverty line. See the table below for the income guidelines. Anyone can make a referral or inquire for more information.
Families currently receiving SNAP, childcare assistance, or TANF cash assistance automatically qualify.
What specific support or services are offered through KVC Kansas’ 2Generation program?
Families participate in a range of services tailored to improve their health, social connections, parenting skills, and housing and economic stability. Specific services last three to six months and include:
- Customized in-home and virtual support sessions
- Personalized support to help families learn more about financial literacy and budgeting, healthy relationship skills, parenting skills and more
- Connection to a local mental health center or treatment provider for any mental health needs, including therapy
- Access to free community-based services such as KVC Kansas’
- Connect Attachment Groups,
- Strengthening Families Program (SFP),
- Parenting Through Change (PTC) via our Group PMTO program,
- Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) via our Group PMTO program
- FDIC Money Smart program
- Help applying for essential programs such as:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- USDA Commodity Programs
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Child Care Assistance
- Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Crisis or emergency support services, if needed
Where can I read stories from families who have used KVC Kansas’ 2Generation services?
Yes! Check out this blog to learn more about our 2Gen services, directly from our team members and the families whose lives have been transformed by KVC’s 2Generation program.
Here’s a short snippet of Lisa’s story, a mom who successfully regained custody of her son, overcame alcohol misuse, and found a great job and place to live:
Lisa was working hard to regain custody of her son while juggling a job that made it difficult to secure a good place to live. The stress of her situation often led her to misuse alcohol, and she felt like her life was spiraling out of control. That’s when KVC stepped in to help.
Thanks to KVC’s support and skills she learned, Lisa’s life looks completely different today! She now has a great job at a local healthcare provider, commutes with reliable transportation, and comes home to safe, stable housing. She also regained shared custody of her son! Lisa’s relationships, with her parents, her child’s father and even herself, have grown stronger. Her mental health is improving, too.