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Building a Spirit of Openness in Adoption

Adoption has always been associated with a closed narrative, primarily due to the prevailing belief in the importance of privacy and secrecy. Throughout history, there has been a stigma attached…

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K-PARC Adoptive Parent Retreats

  April 11, 2024 – Adopting a child is a life-changing decision that comes with its own unique set of challenges and joys. As an adoptive parent, you may have…

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How Youth-Centered Profiles Empower Kids in Their Adoptions

  April 6, 2023 – At Adopt Kansas Kids, we believe every child is adoptable and deserves a loving family. The sad reality is that it is much more difficult to…

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A Merry Christmas? Holiday Advice for Foster/Adoptive Parents

December 22, 2022 – When Joseph Yearns became a foster parent, he knew he wanted to make a difference in the lives of children who had experienced trauma. In his…

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December 2022 Newsletter

Intimidated by Adopting? Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect Many people are intimidated when they think about adopting a child. Will I be a good enough role model? Will…

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Thankfulness Can Look Different for Youth Who Have Experienced Foster Care

November 23, 2022 –Thanksgiving, as the name would suggest, is a natural time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. Oftentimes, families will gather around a dining room…

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Intimidated by Adopting? Why You Don’t Have to Be Perfect

November 23, 2022 –Many people are intimidated when they think about adopting a child. Will I be a good enough role model? Will I provide well enough? What if I…

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November 2022 Newsletter

November is National Adoption Month. Throughout the month our mission is to raise awareness about adoption issues, bring attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the foster…

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We Will Never Be the Same: David and Debbie’s Story

November 16, 2022 – Among the host of things that unite Debbie and David, the most significant may be their lifelong commitment to caring for children; whether theirs through birth…

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Building Your Family’s Adoption Profile

September 27, 2022 – The time has come, you’re finally ready to take the plunge into the world of Adoption! While you set aside time for training, background checks, paperwork, paperwork,…

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