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Why Youth in Foster Care Are Vulnerable to Human Trafficking and How Caregivers Can Protect Them

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The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.

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How Youth in Foster Care Can Achieve School Success

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Statistically, youth who have experienced foster care face greater academic challenges than those who have not. In this post, learn strategies to help them get on the path to academic success.

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Surprising Coincidence Leads Couple to Adopt 3 Teen Siblings

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In this heartwarming story, find out how a simple coincidence led a couple to fostering and later adopting a teen sibling group!

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What’s the Training Like to Become a Foster Parent?

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Ever wondered what the training classes are like to become a foster parent?. Read this post to learn how current foster families feel about the TIPS-MAPP class. 

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Resilient Teen Goes on to College Success After Years of Trauma

For most of their lives, Shanel and her siblings suffered from continuous trauma and abuse. Read how her resilience led to ending this cycle.

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Exploring the Causes of Childhood Bullying and How to Prevent It

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If your child is being bullied or might be bullying others, read this article to understand its causes and how to stop it.

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Family Support Worker Helps Teen Find His Forever Family

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Shay Johnson is a family support worker with KVC. In this story, she describes a teen boy’s journey to finding the perfect forever family. 

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What Is In-Home Therapy?

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In-home therapy is a proven method of treatment for families facing behavioral health issues. Learn more about this treatment type.

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KFAPA’s Family Welfare Conference- Lenexa

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

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Trauma Competent Caregiver Training- Olathe

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!

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