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Why Are Kansas Kids in Foster Care Sleeping in Offices? [VIDEO]

Why Are Kansas Kids in Foster Care Sleeping in Offices?

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 stop it?

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What to Expect When Adopting from Foster Care

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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.

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Your Complete Guide to the 2024 Kansas Child Welfare System Changes

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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.

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SOUL Family Set to Redefine Foster Care and Permanency for Kansas Teens

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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.

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How KVC Kansas’ Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Empowers Teens

KVC Kansas' qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) serves girls ages 12-18 with behavioral health treatment services and community-based programming. Learn more about the innovative program here.

KVC Kansas’ qualified residential treatment program (QRTP) empowers girls ages 12-18 with behavioral health treatment and community-based services. Learn more here.

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4 Ways Donating to Children in Foster Care Benefits You

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

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‘KVC Has Become More Than Just My Job. They’ve Become My Family.’

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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. 

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Who Can Be a Foster Parent in Kansas?

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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.

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3 Skills You Boost Working in Child Welfare

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When helping children in need by working in child welfare, you exercise several skills on a daily basis. Here are 3 skills which will help you grow both professionally and personally.

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How You Can Help Youth in Need Get the Best Start to the School Year

Children and teens in foster care often don’t have access to essential school supplies that are key to academic success, but here’s how you can help!

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