Foster Adopt Connect Kansas

🎒📚 Back to School sign-ups are LIVE!

Make sure your kiddos are set for the school year—stock up on supplies now! ✏️📓
📅 Sign up by July 21
📦 Pickup day is August 2
🎯 Claim your spot today: https://bit.ly/3HR3sLO

📢 We're Hiring Part-Time Behavioral Interventionists! 💼💙

Looking for a meaningful job where you can make a real difference in a child's life? Please bring a copy of your resume and join us for Open Interviews on Monday, June 23rd, at FosterAdopt Connect!

As a Behavioral Interventionist, you'll work one-on-one with children (ages 3 - 17) to help them build healthy coping skills and navigate trauma responses.

📅 Open Interviews: Monday, June 23 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 FosterAdopt Connect 901 N. 8th Street, Kansas City, KS 66101

For more information or to schedule an interview, call 913-717-0183 or email [email protected].

Come be part of something that matters! 💙

The Social Services Block Grant is at risk of being eliminated in the federal budget. Losing $51 million in Missouri and $24 million in Kansas of this critical funding would be catastrophic for the foster care system!

We need your help to stop this! Contact Governor Kehoe, Governor Kelly, and your elected officials TODAY to demand they protect this critical funding. Act Now! The future of thousands of children depends on it.

Learn more about the issue:https://www.cwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025_HT_SSBG_e.pdf

Find your elected officials: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

Act now! https://www.votervoice.net/CWLA/Campaigns/124754/Respond

Our offices are closed today to allow our staff to get out and vote. No matter who you support, we hope you’ll exercise your right to vote and let your opinion be heard. This is your chance to make a difference!

Back to school can be a challenging but rewarding time for children and parents alike. Check out our latestblog for some of our favorite practical, science-backed tips to help your child have the best back to school possible!

https://www.adoptkskids.org/science-backed-tips-to-help-your-child-have-a-great-back-to-school/

This great story of an adopted Olympian is proof of how permanency and connection give children a chance to overcome trauma. Exploring becoming a adoptive or foster parent? Learn more about the process at: www.fosteradopt.org/

Born in Oklahoma, Kenny was placed in foster care after experiencing abuse and neglect. After months of moving in and out of foster homes, Kenny felt afraid for where he might end up. Thankfully, Mary met Kenny and adopted him at age 4.

Though Kenny had the stability of a permanent, loving family, as a child, he struggled with the impact of being in foster care. He had difficulty processing his emotions and trusting those around him. As a response to the experiences he had been through, he’d sometimes act out in anger or frustration.

“When I was in high school, I loved sports, but I also had a lot of feelings of insecurity and a lack of belonging,” recalled Kenny. “I always said I wanted to be an Olympian, but I think at the time, I wasn’t really thinking about what that required. I was just going through the motions.”

When Kenny discovered track and field, he unlocked a new part of himself. He finally had a way to channel his energy into a positive and productive outlet. He defied the odds and started breaking records while running track there, quickly going pro.

Most recently, he qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics in the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay events.

In all of Kenny’s success to date, he credits his past with driving him forward.

“Every single previous version of me is still a part of me, including the trauma from my childhood. I own my past and my present,” said Kenny. “I am who I am, and I’ve achieved what I’ve achieved by buckling down and doing the really tough work — work on myself, working through emotional trauma and setbacks, and tough, hard work on the track.”

His message to those touched by foster care and adoption is one of hope.

“I want to inspire others and those who may have similar experiences and promote safety and stability for all children,” said Kenny.

Shared by Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption

This is a great resource for caregivers living in or around the Wichita area! Culture Creations' 'Hair Harmony' event shares expert, culturally-specific hair care coaching, interactive workshops, resources, and support for foster and adopted children of color and their caregivers.

At Culture Creations, our empowering Hair Harmony Coaching ensures that everyone feels confident and beautiful with well-cared-for hair. Unfortunately, many Black youth in the child welfare system struggle to get their hair done or have caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Roots & Radiance Retreat offers a transformative experience, providing culturally specific hair and skin care resources tailored for foster and adopted children of color and their caregivers. Our event highlights include expert hair care coaching, interactive workshops, culturally relevant resources, empowerment, and support.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱(𝗿𝗲𝗻) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 & 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁: https://form.jotform.com/241775751542057?fbclid=IwY2xjawD8uU9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUYr-cOdY2mhfzundsGWGfSjq2xM5_vBYx43jBTC-cMDEnyg3Crimln5dg_aem_9PzmjWbn4LAuDPPLRYvsuw

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On July 26, National Disability Independence Day, we honor stories like Jay's. Nearly blind with high needs, Jay found a loving home through FosterAdopt Connect and is now thriving, surpassing expectations daily. FAC is dedicated in our mission to help children of all needs get the support they need to thrive.

Read more about Jay's story here: https://bit.ly/3Y9jEhO

Transcending the Limits - FosterAdopt Connect Jay was almost completely blind. Unable speak, eat, or swallow. But the joy he found in the mundane brought smiles to everyone around him.

We're already looking forward to Office Chair Games 2025 after checking out this photo gallery! Thank you to all our sponsors and participants who made this year's games possible. Click the link below to download your photos!

https://bit.ly/3Wa4mrD

Our offices are closed today for the Fourth of July. We wish all individuals a happy holiday filled with family, friends, and memories! Be safe!