One of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP classes (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model […]

Have questions about foster parenting? You’re in the right place! Here are answers to 5 questions we frequently receive from people who want to help children in foster care.

Rebecca McFarland from the K-State extension office will be offering a training class for foster parents regarding effective communication between foster parents, biological parents, and kids. This training will discuss […]

KVC will host a Trauma Systems Therapy (TST) Toolbox and Review training on Tuesday, November 7th from 6-8pm at the KVC Kansas City office.  Come hear Clinical Director of Outpatient […]

KVC will host a training on SIDS and Sudden Infant Unexpected Death.  Learn how to reduce the risk of SIDS by following the proper sleeping procedures.  Also learn what can […]

Join KVC for a Darkness to Light Workshop.  During this workshop, foster parents will learn to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.  This training will be presented […]

Foster, adoptive, and kinship parents are invited to attend KFAPA’s one-day regional conference.

Join KVC for a three hour face to face First Aid Training on October 9th at the KVC office in Chanute.  This training is free to KVC foster parents.  There will […]

Are you a foster parent that wants to be able to confidently give your family tools to go from surviving to thriving? If so, join us for the Trauma Competent Caregiver training!

KVC is hosting a training on the GEAR Up Program. This training will cover the services this program offers to assist children in foster care. Please RSVP to Pam Loewen at 620-947-3960 […]