Kansas Foster Care Watch: Lawmaker's Proposed Changes to Neglect Definition
Recently, Kansas lawmakers started to explore changing the legal definition of neglect for foster care.
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Shannon's Story: How Fostering Reshaped One Family’s Vision for Adoption
When Shannon and her husband first decided to become foster parents, they wanted to give their 11-year-old son a sibling. However, their... read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Resource Closet Coordinator Sarah Jackson
Hi, I'm Sarah. I've been volunteering with Foster Village since its early days, having watched friends navigate the difficult road of... read more
Foster Village Northeast KS Announces Youth Extracurricular Scholarship Program
We’re excited to announce that thanks to a grant from LiveWell Douglas County, we’re providing scholarships to help kids in foster care... read more
Kate's Story: Offering Sanity Through Support for Foster Families
Kate and her husband have four biological children, but they felt their family was incomplete.
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This Giving Season, Be the Village for Local Foster Families
As you map out your 2024 holiday season giving plans, we invite you to be part of building a strong village for foster, adoptive, and... read more
Volunteer Spotlight: CNO Coordinator Emma Wagemaker
Emma Wagemaker has found joy and purpose in supporting the mission of Foster Village, particularly through Caregiver Night Out (CNO)... read more
Staci's Story: Called to Foster, Sustained by a Village
When Staci's family moved to Northeast Kansas, they were quickly confronted with the fostering needs in their community.
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Emily's Story: Finding Her Village: Resources for the Kinship Journey
Emily wasn’t expecting to be a foster parent to her nephew Remi.
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Growing Our Village: Foster Village Lawrence Expands to Northeast Kansas
Hello, Foster Village family!
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Moms' Support Group
Our Moms' Support Group is provided in conjunction with Foster the Family, another organization that encourages foster families and all in... read more
We've Launched!
We're officially launched! Thanks to all who helped and were able to come to our launch party on August 13th at the Library Lawn. Foster... read more