by Casey Lozier | Feb 17, 2026 | Foster Care & Adoption, Volunteering
School breaks are often seen as a welcome pause from routines, but for children in foster care and residential treatment, extended breaks can be challenging. The structure and support that school provides suddenly disappears, and without intentional planning, long...
by Casey Lozier | Aug 7, 2025 | Foster Care & Adoption
Creating and Using Behavior Charts That Really Work Behavior charts can be a powerful tool for caregivers to support positive behaviors and create clear, consistent expectations in the home. When used according to best practices, they foster cooperation, build trust,...
by Casey Lozier | Aug 7, 2025 | Foster Care & Adoption
Tips for a Smooth Back to School Transition As summer winds down and the new school year looms, you may be feeling the pressure of shifting routines, earlier bedtimes, and school lunch planning. For foster families, the back-to-school transition can come with...
by Megan Diaz | Apr 11, 2025 | Foster Care & Adoption
May is a Time to Celebrate and Reflect on Foster Parenting May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we want to recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of our foster parents. Next month, we are encouraging individuals in Kansas and Missouri to explore joining...
by Casey Lozier | Apr 9, 2025 | Foster Care & Adoption
April is Childhood Abuse Prevention Month. With that in mind, we thought it’s important to remind those with foster youth in their care about what to do if they suspect they have suffered abuse or if they disclose they’ve been abused. If you suspect a youth in...
by Megan Diaz | Oct 10, 2024 | Fundraisers, Foster Care & Adoption, Volunteering
When Christine and Robert Leyva moved from San Antonio to Kansas City in 2013, they looked forward to immersing themselves in a new culture—but not to find themselves moving in during a spring snowstorm. Their new neighborhood seemed abandoned as neighbors retreated...
