Kansas Caregivers Support Network

Kansas Caregivers Support Network 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.

11/13/2025

Adopting a teen from foster care can bring unimaginable rewards. This National Adoption month, hear from these awesome families how adopting a teen has enriched their lives.

During , it is also important to recognize the dedicated families and parents who have already gone through the process...
11/12/2025

During , it is also important to recognize the dedicated families and parents who have already gone through the process of adoption and highlight the resources available to support them.

DCF partners with -PARC, and to provide resources to post-adoptive families as way to continuously support them post-finalization.

Learn more about what each organization provides post-adoptive families at the links below:

Kansas Post Adoption Resource Center: https://adoptkskids.org/for-families/k-parc/

DCCCA: https://www.dccca.org/program/post-adoption-supports/

TFI: https://kansas.tfifamily.org/programs/adoption-services/

Happy Veterans Day! Our offices will reopen for normal operating hours Wednesday, November 12th.
11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Our offices will reopen for normal operating hours Wednesday, November 12th.

11/10/2025

Resource alert! DCCA's Post-Adoption Support Group starts on November 18th and runs through January 22nd and will teach caregivers TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) concepts. TBRI teaches caregivers how a child's history impacts their development and behaviors and will explore ways to put these concepts into practice. Follow the links in the comment section to sign up!

11/03/2025

November is National Adoption Month! Stay tuned all this month as we highlight youth and family stories, bring awareness to key issues, and share resources!

To kick things off, we explore the history and meaning behind NAM in this week's blog. Click the link in the comments below to read about this special month!

Has your child ever shut down or seemed distant in particular situations or when you were trying to help them? Or perhap...
10/30/2025

Has your child ever shut down or seemed distant in particular situations or when you were trying to help them? Or perhaps you’ve noticed them flinch or look away when stressed. These moments can be confusing to even the must attuned of caregivers, but your child’s body language might be telling you what words can’t. In this week’s blog, we dive into the world of body language as a tool you can use to better notice, understand, and support your child.

Read more at the link in the comments!

10/28/2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed all states that due to the federal government shut down, November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are at risk and there may be delays in benefits. The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) has put together a list of resources for affected Kansas families. If you are needing access to food resources, follow the links in the comment section below to get connected to resources.

The Through Their Lenses Conference is coming up November 12th and is a great resource for kinship families as well! Lea...
10/24/2025

The Through Their Lenses Conference is coming up November 12th and is a great resource for kinship families as well! Learn more about the conference and secure your tickets at the link in the comments.

10/22/2025

Resource reminder! Our friends over at C.A.S.E. are hosting a virtual holiday support group for both teens and adults. This awesome session will focus on how to navigate both the joys and challenges that can arise during the upcoming holiday season. Follow the links in the comments to learn more and register your spot!

Before we know it, our calendars will be packed with holiday parties, events, and family get togethers. And what do all ...
10/16/2025

Before we know it, our calendars will be packed with holiday parties, events, and family get togethers. And what do all of those events have in common? People who may or may not know us well and who may have opinions about parenting styles or approaches.

This week, we discuss blocking out the commentary and shifting your mental energy back to what's most important this holiday season, your child. Follow the link in the comments below to read our latest blog!

Our offices are closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day, and we will reopen again tomorrow, October 14th. ...
10/13/2025

Our offices are closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day, and we will reopen again tomorrow, October 14th. We hope you have a great holiday!

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