Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free In-Person 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 in-person in Olathe once a week on Thursdays from 6-9pm. Class starts August 7, 2025 and ends October 9, 2025. Class size is limited so reach out to us today! Trainings 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.

Olathe, KS

Lunch & Learn – 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, lunchtime 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.

Info Session – 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.

Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free Virtual 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 twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9pm. Class starts September 8, 2025 and ends October 8, 2025. Class size is limited so reach out to us today! Trainings 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.

Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free Virtual 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 September 8, 2025 and ends November 10, 2025. Class size is limited so reach out to us today! Trainings 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.