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Empty Nester? Fostering Could Be Perfect for You! [Video]

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If you’re an empty nester, becoming a foster parent is one of the most enriching and life-changing decisions you can make. Learn more!

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KVC Holiday Heroes Provide 21,000+ Gifts to More Than 3,300 Kansas Youth

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Generous individuals, groups and organizations partnered with us to give 21,000+ gifts to more than 3,300 Kansas children and teens!

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Three Kids for Christmas: One Couple’s Journey of Fostering and Adopting

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Since they were unable to have children, Dawn and her husband decided to look into fostering and adopting. Read about their heartwarming journey!

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How Juvenile Justice Reform Has Impacted Child Welfare & What We Must Do To Fix It

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On October 16, 2019, Dr. Linda Bass of KVC Kansas testified about the impact of crossover youth in foster care at the Joint Committee on Corrections and Juvenile Justice Oversight in Topeka. Here is the full testimony she shared.

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We Can Safely Reduce the Number of Kansas Children in Foster Care by Half – Here’s How

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In this article, KVC Kansas President Dr. Linda Bass discusses the attainable methods we can implement to safely reduce the number of Kansas children in foster care.

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Your Complete Guide to the 2019-20 Kansas Foster Care System Changes

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This is a big year for Kansas foster care changes – new leadership, new direction, and many changes in providers. Read this to find out what’s changing in the effort to strengthen children and families.

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Kansas Teacher’s Decision to Foster Leads to Adopting Two Brothers

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When Kansas teacher Adam Brown heard that two brothers in his school were entering foster care and needed a home, he overcame doubt and took them in. Learn more about their story!

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How to Get Prepared for the Family First Act and Help Thousands of Children

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A radical reform of the foster care system has been long overdue. The Family First Prevention Services Act is just that. Here is how your agency can implement it and help families.

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5 Ways Your Church Can Make a Significant Difference in People’s Lives

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Read our blog for 5 ways your church’s members can come together to help strengthen Kansas families and support at-risk youth.

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KVC Employee Shares Her Amazing Experiences as a Foster Parent

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In this moving story, one KVC employee and foster mom shares some of her experiences as a caregiver to children in need. Read how it has changed her life!

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