After entering foster care at age three, Brandon navigated years of uncertainty with incredible inner strength. Today, he is thriving in independent living, a milestone reached through the power of consistent connection and a dedicated support team. Brandon’s journey proves that when we prioritize a young person’s voice and strengths, they can successfully build the future they want for themselves.

Parenting doesn’t come with instructions… and let’s be honest, it’s rarely easy. Whether you’re balancing life as a single parent, stepping in as a grandparent, or opening your home through foster care or adoption, every day brings new challenges. But it’s in those challenges that some of the most powerful wins happen: the moments that remind us why love and family are worth it. In this article, you’ll read five real parenting stories that will stick with you.

On National Adoption Day 2024, KVC Kansas helped 24 youth find forever families, celebrating the joy of adoption and lasting connections for children and teens in foster care. Throughout National Adoption Month, KVC Kansas has celebrated 31 children’s adoptions.

Why is it so crucial for foster parents and kinship caregivers to work with biological parents? And what can this look like practically? Discover reunification strategies for foster parents that support a child’s safe return to their family while prioritizing their wellbeing.

In recent years, some Kansas children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?

Adoption from foster care can be joyful, meaningful and life-changing — but families should also expect complexities and challenges. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering adoption from foster care in Kansas.

2024 is a big year for Kansas child welfare system changes – new programming, prevention services and providers. Read this article to find out what’s changing to better support Kansas children and families.

Kansas is leading the way with this life-changing new permanency option, becoming the first state in the nation to pass legislation recognizing SOUL Family as a legal permanency option.

Have you considered donating to children in need? Here are 4 ways that donating to children in foster care benefits you and your community!

In this story, a KVC team member shares how her life was turned upside down when her grandchildren entered foster care, but soon found a new calling in life from the experience.