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Understanding Pathways to Adoption

When it comes to expanding families through adoption, many people are familiar with the term “foster-to-adopt.” It conjures images of providing a loving, temporary home for a child while also…

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Exciting Updates to Our Training Calendar for the Kansas Post Adoption Resource Center and Kansas Caregiver Support Network!

We are thrilled to announce some exciting changes to our training calendar, designed to equip caregivers and adoptive parents with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the unique…

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Work-Life Balance for Kinship Caregivers: Finding Time for Yourself

Kinship caregivers, often relatives or close family friends, provide vital support to children who cannot remain with their immediate families. While this role is rewarding, it can also be overwhelming….

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Building Trust: Tips for Connecting with Your Foster Children

Fostering children can be one of the most rewarding, yet challenging experiences in life. As a foster parent, you have the unique opportunity to provide a safe haven and a…

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Understanding National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day

November is a special month across the United States—it’s National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and celebrating the transformative power of family. This month brings…

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Personal stories: Navigating relationships with biological parents through kinship placement

(Relatives and non-related kin often provide loving homes for children when their birth parents are unable to care for them. This type of arrangement, known as kinship placement, provides an…

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Tips for How to Share Your Child’s Adoption and Trauma Story

Adoption is a beautiful journey filled with love and hope, but it often comes with complex layers of emotions, especially when adopting a child from foster care who may have…

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Meeting the Cultural Needs of Foster and Adoptive Children in Your Home

Welcoming a foster or adopted child into your home is a beautiful and enriching experience that can bring joy to your family, but it also comes with important responsibilities—particularly as…

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Ten Tips to Help Foster Families Transitioning a Child to an Adoptive Home

Transitioning a child from a foster care setting to an adoptive home can be a profound and emotional experience for both the child and the foster family. The process requires…

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Science-Backed Tips to Help Your Child Have a Great Back to School

  Back to school can be a challenging but rewarding time for children and parents alike. While it signals the end of Summer – likely your child’s favorite time of…

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