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Upcoming First Aid/CPR/AED Classes in April and May (updated as of 4/22/25). Must enroll through Children's Alliance... first come/first serve!!! Seats will fill up FAST.

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Upcoming First Aid/CPR/AED Classes in April and May (updated as of 4/22/25). Must enroll through Children's Alliance... first come/first serve!!! Seats will fill up FAST.

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First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [4/26/25] 13150

10am-2pm in Chanute; 11 out of 12 seats available

Led by KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [4/26/25] 13166

9am-3pm in Wichita; FULL

First Aid/CPR/AED-AHA [4/26/25] 13167

8am to 1pm in KCMO; FULL

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [4/28/25] 13169

This is a BLENDED course meaning they will have to complete online work before they can attend the skills session on 4/28; 4 of 12 seats available

6pm-8:30pm in Overland Park; led by KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/01/25] 13176

BLENDED; SKILLS SESSION FROM 6-8:30PM IN LAWRENCE; 5 of 12 seats available

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/10/25] 13188

8:30am-1:30pm in Wichita; FULL

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [ 5/10/25] 13187

9am-3pm in Wichita; 11 of 12 seats available as of right now.

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/10/25] 13189

10am-2pm in Topeka; 7 of 12 seats available

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-AHA [5/17/25] 13205

10am-4pm in KCMO; 4 of 6 seats available as of right now.

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/22/25] 13211

10am-2pm in Topeka; 11 of 12 seats available

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/22/25] 13210

10am-2pm in Parsons; 12 of 12 seats available

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [5/24/25] 13212

9-3pm in Wichita; 4 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/05/25] 13227

6-8:30pm in Lawrence; 12 of 12 seats available

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/06/25] 13228

9-2pm in Wichita; 12 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/07/25] 13230

8:30-1:30pm in Lawrence; 7 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning-ARC [6/11/25] 13237

5:30-8:00pm in Pittsburg; 12 of 12 seats available

Blended learning-- online work must be completed before in-person skills session

LED BY KVC

First Aid/CPR/AED Blended Learning-ARC [6/14/25] 13246

9:30-12:30pm in Manhattan; 9 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/14/25] 13241

9-3:00pm in Wichita; 12 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/14/25] 13242

8:30-1:30pm in Wichita; 12 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/20/25] 13254

9-2pm in Lawrence; 11 of 12 seats available

First Aid/CPR/AED-ARC [6/28/25] 13263

9-3pm in Wichita; 12 of 12 seats available

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Do you have youth in high school that are thinking about college plans?

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Do you have youth in high school that are thinking about college plans?

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Accepting referrals for late Summer or Fall classes for the CONNECT Parent Group for Kinship/Foster Caregivers--  Up to 13.5 CEUs!!

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Accepting referrals for late Summer or Fall classes for the CONNECT Parent Group for Kinship/Foster Caregivers--  Up to 13.5 CEUs!!

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What to Expect in a Connect Parent Group

In Connect Parent Groups, parents and caregivers meet in small groups with two trained leaders for 90 minutes each week over 10 weeks.

Each week, you’ll focus on a new topic about teen development and the parent-teen relationship.

You’ll watch role plays, try activities, and join discussions to better understand and handle challenging behaviors.

You’ll receive a handout at each session with key takeaways to apply at home.

Connect understands that every parent-teen relationship is unique. Instead of offering one-size-fits-all advice, we help you find solutions that work best for your family, support healthy relationships, and set clear boundaries.

Before the program starts, you’ll meet with the group leaders to learn more about how it works and see if it’s the right fit for you.

Does Connect Work? YES!

Yes! After joining a Connect Parent Group, parents feel less stressed and more confident in their parenting. They also notice fewer behavior problems and better social skills in their teens.

97% of parents feel they better understand their child or teen.

95% feel they better understand themselves as a parent.

86% see positive changes in their relationship with their teen after using what they learned.

Parents also value the confidence they gain and the support from the group leaders. They finish the program feeling hopeful and excited about their growing relationship with their teen!

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Connect Parent Groups: Free Parenting and Attachment Classes

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Connect Parent Group is designed to help parents and caregivers strengthen their relationships with youth aged 8 to 18 in their care.

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What is the SED Waiver Respite Program? Click here to learn more!

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What is the SED Waiver Respite Program? Click here to learn more!

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https://kansas.kvc.org/services/caregiver-resources/provide-respite-care-through-the-sed-respite-program/

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Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Waiver Respite Program

Beginning in 2020, KVC Kansas began offering respite services to birth families who have a child on the SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance) waiver through Kansas Medicaid. These children (ages 4-18) have a diagnosed mental health condition which impacts their ability to function socially, academically and/or emotionally and are connected to intensive services through community mental health centers. These youth are not in State's custody and families providing respite are licensed foster homes. Oftentimes birth families need additional support to maintain the child in the home and the SED Waiver Respite Program can provide an opportunity for KVC foster families to engage in preventative efforts to help support and partner with birth families and ensure children remain in a least restrictive environment.

About the SED Waiver Respite Program

This program allows for KVC Kansas to advocate for the prevention of child abuse and neglect in our community by providing additional supports to families who have children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Current and prospective foster parents are eligible to become SED Waiver respite providers when they complete crisis intervention (de-escalation) training provided by their local Community Mental Health Center or KVC. The training has both online and in-person elements, with a total training time of 12-15 hours. Most of the training requires hands-on learning and at least ten hours of the training will be in-person hours.

Each child on the SED Waiver has approved respite hours available for a birth family to use. The number of hours is determined by the Wraparound Team and will be different for each family based on need.

This program provides an opportunity for respite providers to come alongside birth families who need additional support and assistance and who are a safe and knowledgeable caregiver while maintaining the child in a home environment.

The SED Waiver Respite Program is an additional opportunity for people who are wanting to help a child in their community. The SED Waiver Respite Program oftentimes offers more flexibility than traditional foster care since placements are short term (but often reoccurring) and could be overnight and/or hourly.

SED Waiver Respite Program Q&A

Q: What additional training is required for foster families that want to provide SED Waiver respite?

A: There are a number of additional trainings required for the SED Respite Program outside of traditional foster licensure requirements including: de-escalation and safety hold training (Ex. Safe Crisis Management, SCM), CPR, First Aid, and KS Train required by the State (consists of 9 online trainings).

Q: What support will I receive when completing additional training?

A: Your Family Service Coordinator and CPA supervisor will help walk you through the necessary trainings needed to become an SED respite home.

Q: Where can I access the training for the SED Waiver Respite Program?

A: Your Family Service Coordinator and CPA Supervisor can help you coordinate where each training is offered. Some trainings may be offered through KVC and others may be offered by the local community mental health center or outside agencies like the Red Cross (for CPR).

Q: What is the reimbursement rate for foster families providing SED respite? When will I receive payment for providing SED respite?

A: The reimbursement rate is $9/hour. Foster Homes complete Respite log/note when the child is in their care. The respite log is given to your Family Service Coordinator for review and is then sent to KVC Accounting and the CMHC. Accounting bills the CMHC for the service and once the payment is received by KVC from the CMHC, the reimbursement is deposited into the foster parents account. This payment process is different than traditional foster home payments so please contact your FSC with questions and/or if it has been more than 30 days since you submitted the documentation.

Q: What kinds of behaviors will children on the SED waiver have?

A: If you're a current licensed foster parent, a large majority of the children you may have had in your home or had interactions with meet requirements for the SED waiver. Children on the SED waiver have similar behaviors to children in custody that have experienced trauma and may have behaviors such as: verbal aggression, physical aggression, a mental health diagnosis, lying, stealing, running away, etc.

Q: Will I be working with the biological family for the children?

A: Yes, a big difference with SED waiver respites is that the children are NOT in DCF custody and parental rights are still intact. Providing respite is a huge preventative service to the community as children often enter care when families do not get the needed support from respite they need to stay intact. Coming alongside biological parents will be different but will help ease communication to learn about the child. This partnership also provides a great opportunity for shared learning and support. Our goal is for families to be a consistent source of respite for the same child, creating consistency for the child and both families.

Q: Who do I contact if I have an emergency?

A: CPA on call is still available 24/7 to families in time of a crisis. Often times, also reaching out to the biological family may help offer support to the child in times of crisis or for a medical emergency. Additionally, the local CMHC will be available for crisis support.

Q: Who do I contact if I'm interested in providing SED Respite to families?

A: Please reach out to the Child Placing Agency Director in your area.

Metro: Evan Wood, evwood@kvc.org

South: Lisa Milford, lmilford@kvc.org

East: Anastasia Trulson, atrulson@kvc.org

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Provide Respite Care Through the SED Respite Program - KVC Kansas

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When youth experience mental health challenges, families may need help. The SED Waiver Respite Program allows KVC foster homes to support birth families to ensure children remain in a home-like environment.

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KS Foster Parent Trainings April 2025 (1)

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Sylvan offering discounts to KVC Foster Families- this is in Lawrence, Topeka, or the Metro areas.

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Sylvan offering discounts to KVC Foster Families- this is in Lawrence, Topeka, or the Metro areas.

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Linea de ayuda movil en caso de crisis familiares del Departamento de Ninos y Familias de Kansas

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Linea de ayuda movil en caso de crisis familiares del Departamento de Ninos y Familias de Kansas

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Mockingbird Virtual Info Session- please watch if you are interested in learning about this program or being a part of it! Currently looking for homes in Shawnee County, Douglas County, and the Metro!

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Mockingbird Virtual Info Session- please watch if you are interested in learning about this program or being a part of it! Currently looking for homes in Shawnee County, Douglas County, and the Metro!

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Benefits of Mockingbird:

Less caregiver burnout and stress

A stronger support network and sense of community

Fewer placement disruptions for youth

More opportunities for sibling sets to stay connected

Consistent, culturally relevant care for youth

More accessible and available respite with the same provider!

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Mockingbird Virtual Info Session- please watch if you are interested in learning about this program or being a part of it! Currently looking for homes in Shawnee County, Douglas County, and the Metro!

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Mockingbird Virtual Info Session- please watch if you are interested in learning about this program or being a part of it! Currently looking for homes in Shawnee County, Douglas County, and the Metro!

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Benefits of Mockingbird:

Less caregiver burnout and stress

A stronger support network and sense of community

Fewer placement disruptions for youth

More opportunities for sibling sets to stay connected

Consistent, culturally relevant care for youth

More accessible and available respite with the same provider!

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Great resource for caregivers- a night out with safe respite for all of your kids. RSVP on page- every second Friday of the month!

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Great resource for caregivers- a night out with safe respite for all of your kids. RSVP on page- every second Friday of the month!

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Caregiver Night Out and Youth Art Studio

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Foster Village is a 501(c)3 non-profit designed to support and serve local foster families.

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Application For Licensure Application for Renewal KVC Foster Parent Policy & Procedure Manual Relative-Kin Handbook Childcare Applications/Daycare Policies General Information Childcare Application Childcare Application en Español Guide for Foster Care Caregivers

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DCF Licensing Regulation Overview of Changes (June 2024)

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DCF Licensing Regulation Overview of Changes (June 2024)

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DCF Licensing Overview of Changes-copy (1)

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Regulations for Foster Parents (Updated June 2024)

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Regulations for Foster Parents (Updated June 2024)

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Family Foster Home Laws and Regulations June 2024

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Licensing Renewals: How many hours do I need each year?

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Licensing Renewals: How many hours do I need each year?

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Basic 1: 8 hours for each caregiver

Basic 2 & 3: 10 hours for each caregiver

Intensive 1 & higher: 12 hours for each caregiver

*Must include 2 hours of face-to-face training which includes live/virtual trainings led by an instructor.

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What is the SED Waiver Respite Program? Click here to learn more!

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What is the SED Waiver Respite Program? Click here to learn more!

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https://kansas.kvc.org/services/caregiver-resources/provide-respite-care-through-the-sed-respite-program/

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Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Waiver Respite Program

Beginning in 2020, KVC Kansas began offering respite services to birth families who have a child on the SED (Serious Emotional Disturbance) waiver through Kansas Medicaid. These children (ages 4-18) have a diagnosed mental health condition which impacts their ability to function socially, academically and/or emotionally and are connected to intensive services through community mental health centers. These youth are not in State's custody and families providing respite are licensed foster homes. Oftentimes birth families need additional support to maintain the child in the home and the SED Waiver Respite Program can provide an opportunity for KVC foster families to engage in preventative efforts to help support and partner with birth families and ensure children remain in a least restrictive environment.

About the SED Waiver Respite Program

This program allows for KVC Kansas to advocate for the prevention of child abuse and neglect in our community by providing additional supports to families who have children with social, emotional and mental health needs.

Current and prospective foster parents are eligible to become SED Waiver respite providers when they complete crisis intervention (de-escalation) training provided by their local Community Mental Health Center or KVC. The training has both online and in-person elements, with a total training time of 12-15 hours. Most of the training requires hands-on learning and at least ten hours of the training will be in-person hours.

Each child on the SED Waiver has approved respite hours available for a birth family to use. The number of hours is determined by the Wraparound Team and will be different for each family based on need.

This program provides an opportunity for respite providers to come alongside birth families who need additional support and assistance and who are a safe and knowledgeable caregiver while maintaining the child in a home environment.

The SED Waiver Respite Program is an additional opportunity for people who are wanting to help a child in their community. The SED Waiver Respite Program oftentimes offers more flexibility than traditional foster care since placements are short term (but often reoccurring) and could be overnight and/or hourly.

SED Waiver Respite Program Q&A

Q: What additional training is required for foster families that want to provide SED Waiver respite?

A: There are a number of additional trainings required for the SED Respite Program outside of traditional foster licensure requirements including: de-escalation and safety hold training (Ex. Safe Crisis Management, SCM), CPR, First Aid, and KS Train required by the State (consists of 9 online trainings).

Q: What support will I receive when completing additional training?

A: Your Family Service Coordinator and CPA supervisor will help walk you through the necessary trainings needed to become an SED respite home.

Q: Where can I access the training for the SED Waiver Respite Program?

A: Your Family Service Coordinator and CPA Supervisor can help you coordinate where each training is offered. Some trainings may be offered through KVC and others may be offered by the local community mental health center or outside agencies like the Red Cross (for CPR).

Q: What is the reimbursement rate for foster families providing SED respite? When will I receive payment for providing SED respite?

A: The reimbursement rate is $9/hour. Foster Homes complete Respite log/note when the child is in their care. The respite log is given to your Family Service Coordinator for review and is then sent to KVC Accounting and the CMHC. Accounting bills the CMHC for the service and once the payment is received by KVC from the CMHC, the reimbursement is deposited into the foster parents account. This payment process is different than traditional foster home payments so please contact your FSC with questions and/or if it has been more than 30 days since you submitted the documentation.

Q: What kinds of behaviors will children on the SED waiver have?

A: If you're a current licensed foster parent, a large majority of the children you may have had in your home or had interactions with meet requirements for the SED waiver. Children on the SED waiver have similar behaviors to children in custody that have experienced trauma and may have behaviors such as: verbal aggression, physical aggression, a mental health diagnosis, lying, stealing, running away, etc.

Q: Will I be working with the biological family for the children?

A: Yes, a big difference with SED waiver respites is that the children are NOT in DCF custody and parental rights are still intact. Providing respite is a huge preventative service to the community as children often enter care when families do not get the needed support from respite they need to stay intact. Coming alongside biological parents will be different but will help ease communication to learn about the child. This partnership also provides a great opportunity for shared learning and support. Our goal is for families to be a consistent source of respite for the same child, creating consistency for the child and both families.

Q: Who do I contact if I have an emergency?

A: CPA on call is still available 24/7 to families in time of a crisis. Often times, also reaching out to the biological family may help offer support to the child in times of crisis or for a medical emergency. Additionally, the local CMHC will be available for crisis support.

Q: Who do I contact if I'm interested in providing SED Respite to families?

A: Please reach out to the Child Placing Agency Director in your area.

Metro: Evan Wood, evwood@kvc.org

South: Lisa Milford, lmilford@kvc.org

East: Anastasia Trulson, atrulson@kvc.org

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Provide Respite Care Through the SED Respite Program - KVC Kansas

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When youth experience mental health challenges, families may need help. The SED Waiver Respite Program allows KVC foster homes to support birth families to ensure children remain in a home-like environment.

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SCM training is the curriculum that KVC uses for the SED Waiver Respite program. In this course, we cover non-verbal & verbal de-escalation techniques as well as prevention strategies to try and prevent children from becoming dysregulated and/or a danger to themselves and/or others. SCM also teaches emergency safety physical interventions (ESPIs) for restraining a child who has become unsafe.

Participants will be required to complete SCM certification (12 CEUs) and must recertify each year (6 CEUs). These hours can be used towards your licensing renewal.

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https://www.fosteradopt.org/youthacceptanceproject/

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Youth Acceptance Project | FosterAdopt Connect

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The Youth Acceptance Project helps families learn new, supportive behaviors to improve their child’s well-being and their own understanding.

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The independent living program through DCF is a voluntary services provided to youth that have transitioned out of foster care.

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A nonprofit agency providing foster care, adoption, in-home family therapy, and children’s psychiatric hospitals.

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Helping new foster parents get started and navigate services, safety, and families.

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Foster Adopt Connect Clothing Closet KCK

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Foster Adopt Connect Clothing Closet KCK

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750 Armstrong Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 9 AM - 3 pm and the first Saturday of each month 9 am - 12 pm

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Do You Foster Teens? Have them check out opportunities through the Kansas and Regional Youth Councils (KYAC and RYAC) meeting once a month.

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Do You Foster Teens? Have them check out opportunities through the Kansas and Regional Youth Councils (KYAC and RYAC) meeting once a month.

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Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC) on Education Options & Planning – Wichita

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On Wednesday, March 8, join fellow youth ages 14-20 to learn about different learning styles, what educational options are available to you and how to create education goals for yourself. We’ll have free snacks and toiletries available, too.

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Support for Foster Families and Mentors for Foster Kids

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Support for Foster Families and Mentors for Foster Kids

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50% of foster homes close within the first yea

20,000 youth between the ages of 18-21 age out of the foster care system annually

​60% of youth formerly in care fall below the poverty line, despite earning an income

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The KC Kansas Angels mission is to walk alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

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Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

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© 2024 Texas Christian University. All rights reserved. Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development College of Science & Engineering | Department of Psychology Email: child@tcu.edu | Phone: 817.257.7415

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Caring for your child's African American hair

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What Is My Hair Type? | Hair Textures, Curls, Coils, Waves, and Kinks

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Textured Hair Services in the Metro Area

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Textured Hair Services in the Metro Area

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The Adoption Connection- Support for Adoptive Parents

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The Adoption Connection- Support for Adoptive Parents

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Rediscover the confident and connected parent you long to be. We'll show you how.

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Adoptive families provide a safe and nurturing home for children who cannot safely return to their birth family. Hundreds of children in Kansas are currently waiting for a loving adoptive home, and you can meet some of these children on the KVC Adoption Website. Most children who are adopted through KVC are adopted by their foster parents or a relative who has been providing care.

KVC provides families with preparation, resources, support, and events during the adoption journey to facilitate successful adoptions.

The greatest need for permanent, loving homes is for older children and sibling groups. We work by the mantra that "Children Can't Wait." KVC focuses on locating and selecting the best possible family for a child, rather than finding a child for a specific family.

Who needs to be adopted?

The children available for adoption through KVC are often:

Age 10 and above

Part of a sibling set of three or more who needs to be adopted together

Have unique needs

While young children and babies do enter state custody, our first goal is to try and safely reunite the child with his or her birth parents. If reunification is not possible, relatives and familiar caregivers are the next best choice to care for them. Here is a list of agencies that specialize in adoptions of toddlers and babies:

Please consider becoming an adoptive family for children without a place to call home. You will be opening the door to countless opportunities for a child in need.

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www.adoptionfriend.com

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Compassion, Conenction and Resources for parents of children who experienced early trauma

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Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care

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Listen to Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care on Spotify. Are you thinking about adopting or fostering a child? Confused about all the options and wondering where to begin? Or are you an adoptive or foster parent or kinship caregiver trying to be the best parent possible to this precious child?

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Creating a Family Adoption & Foster Care Education

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Talk About Adoption and Race with an Adult Adoptee

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In this course we will talk about tranracial adoption with an adult transracial adoptee. The instructor will be Angela Tucker, a black woman adopted from foster care to white parents. She is the author of the book: You Should Be Grateful: Stories of Race Identity, and Transracial Adoption.

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Find Help

No matter what you're feeling right now, it's okay to ask for help. Here are some options for connecting to support:

Crisis Text Line: In the US, you can text TWLOHA to 741741 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7. (In the UK text SHOUT to 85258. In Canada text TWLOHA to 686868.)

FIND HELP Tool: Locate free and reduced-cost resource options by entering your zip code and the type of care you're seeking. Or locate resources related to COVID-19 needs by choosing "Other" and typing in "COVID19." For those located outside of the US, we invite you to use our International Resources page.

If your recovery process typically includes attending in-person support group meetings, or you're looking to join an online support group, here are a few resources to start with:

FIND HELP Tool Find Online Support Groups

You can also help TWLOHA continue the work we're doing by donating or making a purchase from the Online Store.

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Great resources for foster families in the Lawrence area- sometimes for areas around there as well.

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Foster Village bridges the gap.

Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. At the same time, 85% of people who are not foster parents say they care about vulnerable children and want to help.

Foster Village bridges this gap between foster families and caregivers and those who want to help, meeting practical needs and providing holistic support beyond the system.

Meeting needs. Bringing dignity to the system.

Together, we can make sure foster families and children have their basic needs met. We can connect foster families to resources and to each other. And we can advocate for change in the system, creating a better future for our community, our children, and the caregivers who raise them.

Foster Village is here for families, no matter how they came to be. Whether providing basic needs, giving caregivers a little break, or connecting our community with the needs, we help equip caregivers so they can focus on helping the children in their care to thrive.

Our goal is to create opportunities for foster families - both the children and the parents - to connect with each other. Through these connections, through connections with trusted resources, and through connecting with a community of people who want to support them, we want to strengthen and empower caregiving families to continue to foster.

We bring dignity to the children and families we serve, understanding the root causes behind a child entering the foster care system, facilitating relationships between foster families and biological families, and replicating communities of support around the nation.

We are here to care for the caregivers and empower children and families to overcome adversity. If you are a foster parent or caregiver in need of resources, please visit our For Caregivers section to find out how we can serve you.

Be the Village

Our children need more than a system; they need a village. In fact, 90% of the families we serve cite the support they receive from Foster Village as one of the primary reasons they are able to keep fostering.

You can help be the village of love and support for a child in foster care, whether you volunteer, give, or start your own location. Get involved today!

Volunteer

Volunteers are the heartbeat of Foster Village! As a volunteer, you will be the hands, feet, and face of a community of support, helping foster families know they are not alone and meeting practical needs at the moment when support is needed most.

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Your support makes sure foster families and children have their basic needs met, connects foster families to resources and to each other, and advocates for change in the system, creating a better future for our community, our children, and the caregivers who raise them.

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Our goal is to make your life easier, foster parents. We know first-hand how overwhelming those first days with a new placement can be, and we are here to connect you with the items you need as you welcome a new child into your home. We have Welcome Packs with basic necessities for children entering your care available at no charge to you. All you have to do is request them!

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Foster parents often feel tired and alone. Most families foster for less than a year, citing burnout and lack of support as the reason they stop. At the same time, 85% of people who are not foster parents say they care about vulnerable children and want to help.

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How to Talk to Children and Teens About Suicide

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How to Talk to Children and Teens About Suicide

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Resilience is a trait commonly used to describe children - and in many ways, it's true. Generally, children are naturally optimistic, adaptable and can surprise adults by bouncing back after challenges and setbacks. However, while they're resilient, children can also experience stress and traumatic events that cause mental health struggles.

Because children may not always know how to communicate their thoughts and feelings, parents and caregivers need to take time to initiate conversations about mental health. When caregivers start the conversation, they establish trust with their children. The result? Children feel confident talking about mental health too. Discover why it's important to talk about mental health with children, how the conversation should shift with age and when to evolve the conversation to include self-harm and suicide.

Why it's Important to Talk About Mental Health

Even though it's complex, and caregivers might not want to think that their child would ever struggle, it's crucial to open up a conversation about mental health. Children as young as two or three years of age can begin to learn, understand and gain value from mental health check-ins.

The Current State of Mental Health in Children

The number of children living with mental health challenges in the United States has reached an all-time high. Recent research shows an increase in children feeling persistent sadness, hopelessness and suicidal thoughts by about 40%. The pandemic isolation contributed to the increase, but why have these numbers been on the rise for years?

Matt Arnet, Director of Outpatient Services with has observed that the expansion of smartphones, tablets and social media has contributed to the constant stress. Using these devices creates an opportunity for bullying outside of in-person interaction and noticeable isolation from peers for being different. Social media, pressure to do well in school and family interactions are a few reasons children struggle with their mental health.

"We've learned over the last 20 years or so that mental and physical health are directly linked," Arnet says. Studies have shown early adversity and trauma can disrupt a child's brain development and compromise the proper functioning of their immune and nervous systems leading to delays and even health issues into adulthood.

Mental Health Maintenance and Communication

Regular conversations with a caregiver are ideal for building a foundation, but children might need a mental health check-up. Like we take children to a pediatrician for physicals and regular check-ups, Arnet recommends doing something similar with mental health. It's ideal for children eight to 18 to receive regular evaluations , like those given at KVC Kansas, for anxiety and depression or meet with a therapist for further help.

Children may feel pressured or put on the spot with one-sided conversations focusing solely on them. Instead, you as a caregiver, can allow the conversation to go both ways. Model mental health awareness yourself by illustrating appropriate behavior. For example, if you as a parent or caregiver, are having a rough day due to stressors, talk candidly about how you're feeling and how you're coping.

Starting the Conversation

"Talking about mental health with children early helps them understand if something they're feeling is part of the normal ups and downs of life or something outside the realm," Arnet says.

In addition to checking in with children today, mental health conversations can have a ripple effect for tomorrow. Building mental health awareness can help them with coping skills and self-care as they grow, reducing the risk of suicide. Plus, children can build empathy for those around them in the future, creating a toolkit to support classmates and friends if they face a mental health challenge, perhaps even helping to prevent suicide in their community.

So how can you get started? Arnet suggests dedicated family time when it's possible. "It can be challenging to find time," he acknowledges. "But mealtimes, or even during car rides, can be a great place for a little check in: 'How is everyone doing?' Make it a platform where everyone is checking in, even adults." This communicates to children that mental health is important - and illustrates it's a safe environment where children can come forward with something causing them distress, he advises.

How Mental Health Conversations Change with Age

Just as a child's understanding changes with age, the conversations must also change, grow and deepen. Working with children on mental health can begin as early as two to three years old and evolve through their childhood phases. Along with the conversations, watch for behavioral or emotional changes that may signal the need for professional treatment .

Toddler to Younger Elementary Age

For younger children, mental health education can start with equipping them to label or describe their emotions. "It's important, even at a young age, to help kids be aware of their emotions, behavior and temperament," Arnet says.

Conversation Focus: Start by checking in on how they're doing. Keep it simple with happy, sad, angry and excited, and include more subtle expressions as they mature. Add basic labeling of feelings and emotions as they happen. For example, "This makes me feel angry because..." Or "I feel happy today."

Older Elementary Age Through Middle School

During this period of growth, a child's understanding and mental complexity change rapidly. They're learning about social relationships, working through disappointments and rejections, and becoming more naturally independent from their family system. In turn, their ability to comprehend more advanced themes of mental health grows.

Conversation Focus: Instead of sticking to the basic feelings of anger, happiness, sadness, etc., begin to get more detailed and nuanced. Introduce some subtle emotions, like disappointment, frustration, hurt and worried. Let children discuss their world and listen for queues where they need support.

High School into Young Adulthood

As independence increases, so does the child's ability to test limits and learn lessons. Many of these experiences will affect the child's mental health, and additional check-ins and conversations might be necessary. Since this age group can be reluctant to chat, picking the right time and managing fallout is necessary.

"As kids get past elementary school, their brain development is rapidly increasing and they understand more about life," Arnet says. "They've had experiences with adversity, disappointment and other complicated feelings."

Conversation Focus: Listen in a non-judgmental way. Ask clarifying questions like "Can you explain how this situation makes you feel?" Make sure to keep the conversation confidential to maintain trustworthiness. You can also model smart mental healthcare yourself, and let children into your own world when it's safe and appropriate.

Evolving the Everyday Mental Health Conversation into Discussing Suicide
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat live at 988Lifeline.org. If you're in Kansas or Missouri, you can also call Camber Children's Mental Health at (913) 890-7468 to find children's mental health treatment near you.
At some point, the conversation may need to discuss suicide risk and self-harm. Every year, approximately Americans die by suicide. In 2020, was the second-highest cause of death in Americans ages 10 to 14.

"As we talk with older kids about mental health, we have to be open about it - that sometimes those feelings become so big, it's hard and we sometimes don't know if we can handle it anymore," Arnet says.

For younger children, Arnet explains that children as young as six years old are familiar with the idea of self-harm and suicide. Young children are often experiencing some big emotions for the first time, and those emotions can feel too big to handle - and they may not fully grasp the full trajectory of self-harm.

"These are some of the toughest conversations," Arnet acknowledges. "But we know from working with children at KVC, especially at KVC subsidiary, Camber Children's Mental Health, that kids as young as six or seven years old use self-harm language."

Children may not understand that if they hurt themselves, it can have serious long-term implications. While having these conversations, parents and caregivers can be direct with children on self-harm and suicide. Let children know that when they're struggling with big feelings and have thoughts of suicide, they need to reach out to a person they trust and get help.

For older children, open communication is crucial. They've likely heard about suicide and self-harm from school and the media, so caregivers have a golden opportunity to foster an environment of open communication. Practice non-judgmental conversations so your teen feels safe to be vulnerable. Be prepared to listen and empathize, even if you don't understand.

Validate these feelings if your teen mentions they're struggling (or that someone they care about has expressed that). "Make sure your teen knows that when they have feelings like this, it's okay, and it's time to talk to someone they trust," says Arnet. "These conversations can really pay off later if and when a child is in crisis, and they'll know that they can get the help they need and it won't be punitive in any way."

If your child or teen is struggling with mental health challenges, KVC is here to help. We're ready to support families and children in crisis. Get in touch today .

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The process of identifying and responding to problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) among youth and children is often fragmented and inconsistent across the country. CACs are leaders in supporting families impacted by child abuse through coordinated multidisciplinary response and care. This uniquely qualifies CACs to coordinate effective interventions for this population. Below are resources for CACs to educate leaders, staff, partners, and caregivers on this crucial issue and to help improve the CAC response to problematic sexual behaviors.

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Culturally relevant information for Spanish speaking audiences on recognizing and reporting child abuse.

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This curriculum option offers culturally relevant content and information for Spanish speaking audiences on recognizing and reporting child abuse including special circumstances and concerns unique to this population. This curriculum targets organizations seeking training for professionals working with children on a daily basis, in addition to volunteers, parents, and other community members or individuals. This program is approximately 2 hours in length; no clock hours available. *Developed by the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center*

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Sunflower House is a non-profit founded in 1977.

It is a non-residential children's advocacy and abuse prevention center serving Johnson and Wyandotte counties. The questions, "What would I want for my child if he or she were abused?" and "How can we stop the cycle of child abuse?" drive every decision made at Sunflower House.

The agency addresses abuse and neglect through a comprehensive approach-engaging children, parents, child-serving professionals and the community. Sunflower House is an accredited member of the National Children's Alliance. Accreditation through this national affiliate ensures adherence to best practice standards of its federally recognized multidisciplinary approach to child abuse investigations.

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The North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) supports, educates, inspires, and advocates so adoptive families thrive and every child in foster care has a permanent, safe, loving family. To achieve these goals, NACAC promotes adoption from foster care; supports, informs, and empowers adoptive, foster, and kinship parents and young people who experienced foster care and adoption; educates child welfare professionals; and advocates that children have families and families have support.

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