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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Sep 30, 2021
I want to thank you for assisting me with my utility bills during a very stressful time. God bless you all.
Aug 31, 2021
If you go in you will get the best help but calling them is horrible. Instead of being placed on hold and the time going down for some strange reason it goes up. I called this morning and was told I had a 25 wait I've been on hold 53 mins already. I wish they fix their phone lines its horrible.
Aug 28, 2021
I have called on multiple times and left a message and not one person from. There has called me back to help me with my question so they don't care about others there just doing is wanting to do the minimum to get there money that's all they are there for is that paycheck
May 28, 2021
Every time I call im on the hold for the longest before someone picks up and they always have an attitude. Estimated hold time goes up every time they tell you how long to wait. Case worker seems like she always on vacation
May 03, 2021
Very professional and got me in quick. I arrived an hour early for my appointment and they got me in and out sty a fast pace. Very polite staff.