Therapeutic Family Foster Care
Change the trajectory of a kids life.
Be a Kansas therapeutic family foster parent.
Provide Extra Care For Foster Kids In Need
Many children in Kansas are struggling with emotional or trauma-related issues and need a safe, loving home that can provide the specialized care they deserve.
Therapeutic family foster care supports children with special emotional needs. By becoming a therapeutic foster parent, you can offer a nurturing environment where these children can heal, grow, and thrive.
Your Therapeutic Foster Care Resources
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Comprehensive Foster Parent Training
Learn about our trauma-informed training program designed to prepare foster parents for the unique challenges of therapeutic care. -
24/7 In-Home Clinical Support
Discover how our in-home clinical support services help foster parents manage the day-to-day needs of children with high emotional needs. -
Respite and Childcare Services
Find out how our respite care and childcare during training ensure you get the support and balance you need while fostering. -
Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Program
Learn more about our partnership with Foster Adopt Connect and how the BI Program provides crucial one-on-one support to help stabilize children’s behaviors. -
Intensive Treatment Team Support
Explore how our multidisciplinary treatment team works alongside foster families to ensure children receive the comprehensive care they need. -
Support Groups for Foster Parents
Join our supportive community of foster parents, where you can share experiences, gain insights, and build lasting connections.
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Your Steps To Therapeutic Licensing
The licensing and placement process involves several key steps to ensure you are well-prepared to support and nurture foster children who need special attention because of the trauma they have experienced.Â
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Initial Inquiry and Information Session
Info Session
Information sessions provide you with the requirements of a therapeutic family foster parent.
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Application Process
Apply
Complete the application. It features details about your family, home environment, and motivation to be a therapeutic foster parent.
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Training
Training
Participate in therapeutic training programs to equip you with the skills to care for kids with emotional and behavioral challenges.
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Home Study
Home Study
There will be an assessment of you and your living situation along with a background check and interviews with all household members.
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Licensing
Licensing
Your license is issued by the Kansas Department for Children and Families and is crucial in becoming a certified therapeutic foster parent.
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Placement and Ongoing Support
Placement
You can start accepting placements once you receive your license. Support, training, and resources will help with the challenges.
Ready to become a therapeutic family foster parent?
Open your heart and home to kids that need you most.