Kansas
children and teens need family
Learn more about Kinship Care
Keeping children in the care of relatives or close family friends is vital for minimizing the trauma of family separation.
30
%
of Foster Care, placement types are made by relatives in Kansas.
30
%
of Foster Care, placement types are made by relatives in Kansas.
Ready to get started as a licensed kinship home?
What does Licensed Kinship Care look like?
When a child is removed from their household, the preferred option for their care is to be placed with the family. In some cases, close family friends are also strongly recommended. Maintaining connection with family members, such as siblings, increases the child’s likelihood of adapting to their new environment and minimizes the trauma of family separation.
Our families emphasize cultural roots
Providing the kinship placements with the appropriate services and resources to be aware and inclusive of the children’s cultural roots will drive a sense of purpose and familiarity for the kinship caregiver and child.
Why we believe relative placement is better for children
Why we believe relative placement is better for children
The trauma children experience can be lessened when placed with people they are familiar with, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, or close friends.
Kids in a licensed Kinship home experience:
- Fewer placement transitions
- Stability with school and education
- Better mental health outcomes
- More likely to experience permanency outcomes
- More likely to experience permanency outcomes
- Lower risk of reentry back into foster care
- More often placed with siblings or able to maintain sibling relationships
Why become a licensed Kinship home with EmberHope Youthville
For more than 90 years, EmberHope Youthville has been led by our calling to provide care for at-risk families in need. Our trauma-informed, evidence-based practices inspire, nurture, and transform the lives of children and families. Our calling is based on 1 Peter 4:10 “God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.”
Our comprehensive support system provides licensed Kinship homes with the following:
- Dedicated foster care worker
- Trauma-informed education and training
- 24-hour on-call assistance
- Daycare and respite reimbursement
- Monthly stipend
- Foster care and kinship community
Steps to licensing with us
Fill out an online
application.
Get connected with a foster care worker to guide you through the steps.