Our mission is to bridge the gap between Kansas Caregivers and the Child Welfare System by creating access to resources to sustain a healthy placement.
Stay Informed: News Highlights
We have an upcoming training!
The Kansas Caregivers Support Network will host a Zoom Support Group/Training regarding Developmental Disabilities. CEU Certificates will be provided to registrants by email after the event. Upon registration the Zoom Link and a few articles about Developmental Disabilities for review will be included in your registration confirmation email.
We want to hear from you
The Kansas Caregivers Support Network wants to hear from you! If you are a foster parent, non-related kinship parent, or kinship parent please take a moment to complete our November survey!
Our Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Kansas Caregivers Support Network welcomes every Kansas Caregiver no matter their race, nationality, gender, or sexual orientation. If you are a Foster, Kinship, or Non-Related Kinship caregiver we are here to support you. We believe every voice is essential to supporting Kansas children, families, and caregivers.
Our Vision
To be recognized as the innovative, trusted and respected resource for caregivers and partners across Kansas.
Innovative. Trusted. Respected.
The Network will provide for caregivers’ needs in a variety of ways, including peer to peer support and mentoring, education and training opportunities, and information and resources to assist all caregivers in feeling equipped to handle the needs of children in care. The Network will provide for Kansas Foster, Non-Related Kinship and Kinship/Relative caregivers.
We Value
Collaboration
Collaboration with all partners and caregivers in Kansas
Innovation
Diversity
Intentionally inclusive of all voices impacting the welfare of a child
Partner Corner
Check out highlight services offer by our partners throughout the State of Kansas.
The Youth Employment Project provides resources to promote employment skills with teens and young adults ages 14-21. Additionally, YEP strives to provide lifelong skills and experience to further enhance future career paths. If you are interested in hearing more, visit the Youth Employment Project website.
Register to participate in the program. Once you register you will receive benefits such as the YEP Newsletter and notifications about job fairs and workshops. The Essential Skills workshop which is required when you register covers how to obtain and retain employment. All participants receive an Essential Skills Certificate, which is recognized by YEP partner employers, giving them priority over other applicants.
**Due to COVID, they are unable to provide the workshops at this time, but they are working towards finding a safe and effective way to do so.
