What is Kinship Care?

“Kinship care can be more like building a family forest than a family tree.” In kinship foster care, relatives or non-related kin such as teachers or neighbors care for kids rather than traditional foster families.
“Kinship care can be more like building a family forest than a family tree.” In kinship foster care, relatives or non-related kin such as teachers or neighbors care for kids rather than traditional foster families.
More than 6,000 Kansas children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Sign up for this free class in Topeka to learn more.
As a child, Ray experienced abuse and neglect. In this blog, he shares his story of foster care, resilience, and how he’s now transforming the lives of children just like him.
KVC Kansas invites you and your family to our in-person 2023 Resource Family Conference! This unique, FREE family experience is open to all KVC resource families. Plus, we’re back fully in-person for the FIRST TIME since 2018! Registration opens June 5.
Black foster parents and caregivers of color can often better understand Black children’s struggles, triumphs and experiences. See the inspiring passion two Black foster families have for helping youth in foster care.
More than 6,000 Kansas children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Sign up for this virtual class to learn more.
More than 6,000 Kansas children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Sign up for this virtual class to learn more.
Wondering who can be a foster parent? Or what does a foster parent do? Read this blog and download our free FAQs resource to answer those questions.
Interested in growing your family through adoption? You may have heard that it can be very expensive. However, one option is basically free!
May is dedicated to raising awareness and support for the more than 400,000 children and youth in the foster care system. Learn how you can help!