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.
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Mar 15, 2022
Some needs to be here half the machine works and we have problems with the other half that does work but overall when everything's up and running good it's a great place
Feb 22, 2022
Awesome
Feb 18, 2022
NEVER FORGET HIS NAME, ADRIAN JONES
Feb 01, 2022
My daughter is going through the ringer with these people. She could go to jail/have a record for no reason. Her child's doctor accused her of being neglectful because she would not allow the hospital to run tests on her baby that could potentially harm her. So she called child services in her. Be careful of the doctors you choose. Some doctors conspire with the Department of Family Services making up false charges so that children who are not being abused/neglected can be taken away from hardworking mothers
Jan 19, 2022
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