Strengthening Families Program: A KVC Kansas Program Archive

This program is no longer offered

The Strengthening Families Program was previously offered by KVC Kansas to help parents and caregivers build stronger communication, healthier relationships and practical parenting skills.

While classes are no longer available, we are grateful to the families, community partners and team members who took part in this work. We’re keeping this page as an overview of the program and to share stories from people who experienced its impact.

About the Program

The Strengthening Families Program was a free, evidence-based parenting class for Kansas parents and caregivers of youth ages 6–17. Through group conversations, activities and practical tools, families had space to strengthen communication, set healthy boundaries and work through everyday parenting challenges.

The program focused on connection. Families learned alongside one another and built skills they could use at home, including:

Communicating clearly and setting healthy boundaries
Responding to challenging behaviors with practical, positive strategies
Building stronger family relationships
Supporting youth through stress and other life challenges

A program built around connection

For many families, the Strengthening Families Program created a welcoming place to learn, share experiences and practice new skills together. The program also brought community partners, volunteers and families together around a shared goal: helping children, teens and caregivers feel more supported and connected.

Hear from families and community partners

The videos below share reflections from people who participated in or partnered with the Strengthening Families Program. Their stories highlight the relationships, encouragement and practical support that made the program meaningful.

To ensure that children don’t have to be separated from their parents for an extended period of time, a federally-funded program has been designed to reunify and strengthen families throughout Kansas called the Strengthening Families Program. This program aims to provide education and skill building for parents and children in a way that is effective and helps them to safely reunite faster. In this video, see how the program has helped greatly reduce the need for foster care. Learn more here: https://kansas.kvc.org/strengtheningfamilies/

How the Strengthening Families Program Greatly Reduces the Need for Foster Care in Kansas

To ensure that children don’t have to be separated from their parents for an extended period of time, a federally-funded program has been designed to reunify and strengthen families throughout Kansas called the Strengthening Families Program. This program aims to provide education and skill building for parents and children in a way that is effective and helps them to safely reunite faster. In this video, see how community partners work together to improve the lives of Kansas families through this program. Learn more here: https://kansas.kvc.org/strengtheningfamilies/

Strengthening Families Program - Community Partners Come Together to Help Families in Need

To ensure that children don’t have to be separated from their parents for an extended period of time, a federally-funded program has been designed to reunify and strengthen families throughout Kansas called the Strengthening Families Program. This program aims to provide education and skill building for parents and children in a way that is effective and helps them to safely reunite faster. In this video, see how the program helped Stephanie communicate and connect with her sons. Learn more here: https://kansas.kvc.org/strengtheningfamilies/

Strengthening Families Program - Mother Improves Communication with Her Son

To ensure that children don’t have to be separated from their parents for an extended period of time, a federally-funded program has been designed to reunify and strengthen families throughout Kansas called the Strengthening Families Program. This program aims to provide education and skill building for parents and children in a way that is effective and helps them to safely reunite faster. In this video, hear how this program helped Jennifer and her family thrive after taking part. Learn more here: https://kansas.kvc.org/strengtheningfamilies/

Strengthening Families Program - Exhausted Mother and Family Begin to Thrive

To ensure that children don’t have to be separated from their parents for an extended period of time, a federally-funded program has been designed to reunify and strengthen families throughout Kansas called the Strengthening Families Program. This program aims to provide education and skill building for parents and children in a way that is effective and helps them to safely reunite faster. In this video, Dan recounts how this program helped him with his challenges with substance use and reconnect with his family. Learn more here: https://kansas.kvc.org/strengtheningfamilies/

Strengthening Families Program - Father Overcomes Substance Use and Reconnects with Family

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KVC Kansas continues to offer services that support children, teens and families across the state. Visit our services page to learn more about current programs and ways to connect with our team.

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