Kansas Caregivers Support Network

04/23/2026

Resource alert! Center for Adoption Support and Education, C.A.S.E, is offering a variety of virtual support groups this May! Check out their upcoming virtual offerings, and RSVP at the link below to reserve your spot!

https://bit.ly/4d0wVAe

04/21/2026

Welcoming a child with autism into your life can be a deeply rewarding experience! If you're a prospective adoptive parent and autism feels unfamiliar or even intimidating, you may be surprised to learn you're more equipped to parent a child diagnosed with autism than you initially thought.

Find out more and discover additional resources in this week's Autism Awareness Month blog linked below!

https://bit.ly/4ep2ogy

04/15/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month, and welcoming a child with autism into your life can be a deeply rewarding experience! If you're a prospective adoptive parent and autism feels unfamiliar or even intimidating, you may be surprised to learn you're more equipped to parent a child diagnosed with autism than you initially thought.

Find out more and discover additional resources in this week's blog linked in the comments!

04/08/2026

Check out our upcoming April training and support group calendar! To explore more of our available resources, visit our training dashboard at the link below:

https://ks-s-site-3baa.thinkific.com/

04/04/2026

This month, we're excited to spotlight Joy Meadows, an incredible organization supporting families impacted by foster care! Joy Meadows offers supportive programs for all foster parents, adoptive families, kinship caregivers, and biological parents working toward reunification.

Joy Meadows offers families many different supports and programs including:

-Horseback riding, animal therapy, and riding lessons

-Summer camps, adventure camps, nature camps and art camps for all ages 5-18

-A clothing closet stocked with clothes, diapers & coats

-Second Saturday events: free meals, riding, and community

-Occupational, attachment, trauma & family counseling

-Joy Run 2026 -a free event for foster families
*Registration is required. Sign up at: https://joymeadows.org/joy-run-2026

Find out more and get in contact with this incredible organization at www.joymeadows.org, or call 913-426-3823 to connect with a member of their team!

03/31/2026

Resource alert! To learn more and register for the upcoming session, visit www.childally.org/ and search course code #13625.

03/30/2026

FAC Wichita was excited to attend the Network Sedgwick County event this past week alongside Kansas Post Adoption Resource Center and Kansas Caregiver Support Network! Thank you to Gathered Strong for sponsoring this great event.

03/27/2026

Training for Adoption Competency (TAC) is the nation's only certificate program for training mental health practitioners in adoption competency skills. Through this virtual, 12 module training, students master key clinical skills that support adopted children and their foster, adoptive and kinship families.

Click the links in the comments section to learn more and apply for this free program supported by KS DCF!

*Please note that program participants can receive 60hrs of CEUS.

03/23/2026

Happy Social Work Month! In 1984, the United States government formally recognized National Social Work Month in March! During this month, we recognize and celebrate all of the dedication, hard work, and commitment Social Workers contribute to support the lives of children and families.

Our team is comprised of Social Workers as well as Child Welfare Professionals. Read more about our team by clicking below!

https://adoptkskids.org/about-us/meet-the-team/

03/20/2026

Our next K-PARC retreat happening on May 2nd and 3rd is now live for for registrations ! *Please see link in the comments.

When: May 2nd/3rd
Where: Hollis Renewal Center, 11414 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS
Theme: Marathon Parenting: An Adoptive Parent Retreat

What's included:
-One-night hotel stay at hotel
-$100 childcare stipen to help cover childcare costs (children not permitted at the retreat)
-Breakfast and lunch provided on Saturday and Sunday

*Please note that registration space is limited, and submitting a registration form does not guarantee a spot. A K-PARC team member will review your registration and contact you to confirm your attendance.

03/18/2026