Childrens Alliance of Kansas
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Contact Information
402 State Ave
Kansas City, KS 66101
United States
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Kansas City, KS 66101
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Over 6,000 children and youth live in foster care in Kansas.
Most of the children who are separated from their families and need foster care are over the age of 8, or they are part of a sibling group. As a foster parent, you can strengthen a child's community and family connections, nurturing them during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Not only will you help some of our most vulnerable, but you will grow, learn and expand your life in ways you can’t imagine.
What do foster parents do?
Learn how to help kids feel safe and cherished.
Show up to help reunify youth with family or kin when possible.
Keep children connected to their schools and communities whenever they can.
Work with the family’s team to provide the best care possible for children and the best support possible for families.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
- Other
Requirements to become a foster parent
Start by researching the state requirements for new parents. In Kansas, all foster parents must:
- Be 21 years or older
- Maintain financial stability
- Live in a safe and comfortable home
- Pass the home inspection
- Provide enough personal space for a foster child
- Clear a background check (all adults in the house)
- Have a valid driver's license and an insured vehicle
- Finish required foster parent training
- Complete the Home Study Process
Good foster parenting requires your best effort, but not "perfect" parenting. Spend time to learn about the foster care system and the information given to you during training and orientation. Once you have become a licensed foster parent, focus on your foster child's wants, needs, and overall well-being.
To learn more about becoming a foster parent in Kansas, contact your local child-placing agency. These social service agencies are state-approved to match foster children with licensed foster care homes.
Every foster agency provides orientation, where you will receive information about foster care and how to obtain a license. Orientation will help you decide if fostering a child is the right path for you and your family. If you are married or in a relationship, ask yourselves questions before committing to fostering together.
After orientation, your next step is the family assessment process, including the Home Study. A social worker at your local child-placing agency will help you through every step.
Ratings and Reviews
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Dec 04, 2019
IS THIS THE SAME FACILITY THAT FAILED THE SYSTEM FOR THAT POOR CHILD (ADRIAN)?
Jul 23, 2019
If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Very rude Reps that interrupt you. They could care less about your problem. All they told me is to wait longer even though I've been waiting for 2 months. All they are going to say is call the EBT number and the EBT Reps are going to tell you to call your local DCF office. They'll tell you that back and fourth until you've lost all hope and don't care anymore. Out of all the times I had to call back and fourth I only spoke to One person that was half way decent and cared about my problem but since it was only one person I'm definitely giving this place One star. Unacceptable is all I can say about all the Grown people that work in this office!
Mar 25, 2019
I called this location to ask a question about my benefits card. I was transferred to customer service and I was "Number 1 in line", but I was on hold for over 10 minutes. Finally when I was able to reach a live person, immediately, she was very rude and I could hardly finish my question and kept being interrupted several times. I was a bit taken back by this and just found it very unprofessional. 😕
Mar 12, 2019
Adrian Peterson how about we do a little hacking to find out his files 🤔 I say it's worth the risk the truth is always worth the outcome.
Aug 15, 2018
This place always smells of foul odors(if you get) the meaning and people are applying for assistance! ugh! The staff do not update information like reported changes and then they want to cancel your benefits now I have to appeal and show proof of their idiocracy. PATHETIC is the word that comes to mind! And Missouri is just as bad!