Kansas Caregivers Support Network

Kansas Caregivers Support Network Our mission is to bridge the gap between Kansas Caregivers and the Child Welfare System by creating access to resources to sustain a healthy placement.

Has your child ever shut down or seemed distant in particular situations or when you were trying to help them? Or perhap...
10/30/2025

Has your child ever shut down or seemed distant in particular situations or when you were trying to help them? Or perhaps you’ve noticed them flinch or look away when stressed. These moments can be confusing to even the must attuned of caregivers, but your child’s body language might be telling you what words can’t. In this week’s blog, we dive into the world of body language as a tool you can use to better notice, understand, and support your child.

Read more at the link in the comments!

10/28/2025

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has informed all states that due to the federal government shut down, November SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are at risk and there may be delays in benefits. The Kansas Department of Children and Families (DCF) has put together a list of resources for affected Kansas families. If you are needing access to food resources, follow the links in the comment section below to get connected to resources.

The Through Their Lenses Conference is coming up November 12th and is a great resource for kinship families as well! Lea...
10/24/2025

The Through Their Lenses Conference is coming up November 12th and is a great resource for kinship families as well! Learn more about the conference and secure your tickets at the link in the comments.

10/22/2025

Resource reminder! Our friends over at C.A.S.E. are hosting a virtual holiday support group for both teens and adults. This awesome session will focus on how to navigate both the joys and challenges that can arise during the upcoming holiday season. Follow the links in the comments to learn more and register your spot!

Before we know it, our calendars will be packed with holiday parties, events, and family get togethers. And what do all ...
10/16/2025

Before we know it, our calendars will be packed with holiday parties, events, and family get togethers. And what do all of those events have in common? People who may or may not know us well and who may have opinions about parenting styles or approaches.

This week, we discuss blocking out the commentary and shifting your mental energy back to what's most important this holiday season, your child. Follow the link in the comments below to read our latest blog!

Our offices are closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day, and we will reopen again tomorrow, October 14th. ...
10/13/2025

Our offices are closed today in observance of Indigenous People's Day, and we will reopen again tomorrow, October 14th. We hope you have a great holiday!

If you're a caregiver becoming a guardian of an older child or teen, this webinar hosted by the National Council For Ado...
10/10/2025

If you're a caregiver becoming a guardian of an older child or teen, this webinar hosted by the National Council For Adoption is a great resource! Happening November 4th, the webinar explores fundamentals of adopting older children and teens, answers common questions, and offers guidance and support for your journey. Find out more and register at the link in the comments!

10/07/2025

Resource alert from our friends over at C.A.S.E.! These virtual holiday support groups are a great resource for both teens and adults, and each session will focus on how to navigate both the joys and challenges that can arise during the upcoming holiday season. Follow the links in the comments to learn more and register your spot!

Join our next KCSN Peer to Peer Support Group on October 14th from 12-1 p.m.! This group is open to adoptive parents, fo...
10/06/2025

Join our next KCSN Peer to Peer Support Group on October 14th from 12-1 p.m.! This group is open to adoptive parents, foster parents, kinship caregivers or relatives. Mark your calendars, and save the Zoom link posted in the comments below.

This is a great resource for kinship families! Kansas Post Adoption Resource Center's November 15th-16th retreat, Balanc...
10/03/2025

This is a great resource for kinship families! Kansas Post Adoption Resource Center's November 15th-16th retreat, Balancing the Senses: Supporting Dysregulation through Sensory Care', is now live for signups! The retreat will take place in Wichita, KS and offer practical strategies caregivers can utilize to help calm their children's bodies and emotions while meeting sensory needs at home. Read more details about the retreat and RSVP at the link in the comments below to sign up for a spot!

*Please note: Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis due to high demand. A member of our the KPARC staff will contact you to confirm your spot or notify you if you are placed on the waitlist. In the event cancellations occur, they will be in touch regarding any openings.

Kinship placements can sometimes occur rapidly and with family members who already have biological children of their own...
09/30/2025

Kinship placements can sometimes occur rapidly and with family members who already have biological children of their own. As we wrap up our National Kinship Care Month blog series, we share the story of one such family as they navigated kinship care and eventual adoption. Read their story at the link in the comments below!

Last call to reserve your spot for our September 30th W.I.S.E. Up! event! KCSN and KPARC are pairing up with The Center ...
09/26/2025

Last call to reserve your spot for our September 30th W.I.S.E. Up! event!

KCSN and KPARC are pairing up with The Center for Adoption Support and Education (CASE) to host a free, in-person training in Lenexa, KS for children ages 6-12 and parents. W.I.S.E. Up! is an empowerment program designed to create a safe space for children to express their feelings about being adopted while also preparing them for intrusive questions and insensitive remarks from peers and others. The program teaches children that they can decide if, when, and how to share their story.

Please register yourself and your children at the link in the comments below to let us know you will be attending!

When: September 30th, 6-8 pm
Where: Westside Family Church | 8500 Woodsonia Drive, Lenexa KS
Time: Dinner from 6-6:30 pm, workshop from 6:30-8 pm
Dinner: Included for attendees

*Please note that child care will not be provided for children not attending the training.

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