Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our Free Foster Parent Class

Nearly 6,000 Kansas children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? One of the first and most important steps to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete MA......More

Nearly 6,000 Kansas children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? One of the first and most important steps to become a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete MAPP Foundations training (Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This class prepares you to care for a child who has experienced trauma and helps you build many other skills in your journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. MAPP also aids you in determining if fostering or adopting is right for you. KVC Kansas offers this course at no cost to you. Classes will be held virtually, once a week on Mondays from 6-9pm. Class starts 11/17/2025 and ends 01/26/2026. Class size is limited, so reach out to us today! Training can fill quickly, so please reach out soon if you’re interested. If this option does not work for your family but you are interested, please reach out as we have new classes forming all the time! If you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.

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December Info Sessions – How to Become a Foster Parent in Kansas

You would be so good at this.There’s a child or teen who needs someone just like YOU. At KVC Kansas, we believe anyone with a caring heart can make a difference as a foster parent—no matter your relationship status, gender identity, income level or where you live. What ......More

You would be so good at this.There’s a child or teen who needs someone just like YOU. At KVC Kansas, we believe anyone with a caring heart can make a difference as a foster parent—no matter your relationship status, gender identity, income level or where you live. What matters most is how much you care. Join us for a relaxed virtual info session to learn what it really means to be a foster parent. As a foster parent, you’ll provide love, stability and belonging when a child or teen needs it most—while also partnering with their parents or caregivers to help families heal and safely reunify. Fostering is more than providing a safe, loving environment it’s a meaningful opportunity to change lives—and find new purpose in your own. We have options that work in your life, right where you are – for exactly who you are. Info Session HighlightsUnderstand the minimum requirements to become a foster parent in KansasLearn about KVC Kansas and the children, teens and families we serveExplore the differences and similarities between foster parenting and adoptionUnderstand the steps involved in becoming a foster parentAsk questionsReady to Learn More About Becoming a Foster Parent?Don’t miss this chance to make a difference! Sign up for this information session by submitting the form below. Your journey to becoming a foster parent begins now.

Thinking About Fostering? MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual)

Thinking about fostering, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? MAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed, and a helpful way to decide if, when and how fostering fit......More

Thinking about fostering, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? MAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed, and a helpful way to decide if, when and how fostering fits into your life. You’re not committing to a specific age, placement type or outcome by attending. Fostering can look different for every family. MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)Wednesdays, January 14 – March 18, 2026This MAPP Foundations training helps you understand:The needs of children and teens in foster careLearn how trauma can affect behavior and developmentHow fostering works alongside your current familyWhat options exist for different ages and placement typesThis training helps you decide what’s right for you or if now isn’t the right time. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.

Thinking About Fostering? MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual)

Thinking about fostering, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? MAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed, and a helpful way to decide if, when and how fostering fit......More

Thinking about fostering, but unsure what age range you could support? Wondering how fostering might impact your own children or family dynamics? MAPP Foundations training is the first step in becoming licensed, and a helpful way to decide if, when and how fostering fits into your life. You’re not committing to a specific age, placement type or outcome by attending. Fostering can look different for every family. MAPP Foundations Training (Virtual | 10 Weeks)Mondays, January 26 – March 30, 2026This MAPP Foundations training helps you understand:The needs of children and teens in foster careLearn how trauma can affect behavior and developmentHow fostering works alongside your current familyWhat options exist for different ages and placement typesThis training helps you decide what’s right for you or if now isn’t the right time. If you’re considering becoming a foster parent or adopting from foster care, fill out this form and our team will follow up with you.