As mental health continues to gain recognition, we become increasingly aware of its importance in our overall well-being. According to the NSCH (National Survey of Children’s Health), subsidiary, almost half of youth in the United States have gone through at least one “adverse family experience”, with 22.6% having gone through two or more. Social sciences … Read moreResidential Treatment…Clearing a Path to Healthy Living
Johnny Had Big Dreams Once upon a time, there was a boy destined to be a scientist who hoped to cure deadly diseases. Although this boy – let’s call him Johnny – was only in 5th grade, his passion was huge. His parents did everything in their power to support him. He went to science … Read moreOnce Upon a Time…Johnny’s Story
The decision to seek residential treatment centers for a child is a heavy one. Choosing the right facility can seem like an overwhelming task. Foster children can present a unique set of challenges that require specialized care. We have compiled a list of residential psychiatric treatment facilities located in Kansas that we hope will help … Read moreAdolescent Residential Treatment Centers Throughout Kansas
Have you ever heard of the term “aging out”? In regards to foster care, it refers to children in foster care who become too old to qualify for care. Traditionally, the magical age has been 18, which is when children reach legal adulthood. They might be advised to join the military, or given enough money … Read moreIndependent Living Program for Teens in Foster Care
In Kansas, there are more children in shelters than there are in foster care. This is because there are only 2,000 foster homes for 6,000 foster children. Some are even placed outside of their home community, meaning that in a day they lose their home, friends, school and their family, especially when they are separated … Read moreProvide a Child a Home by Becoming a Foster Parent
Kansas’s struggling foster care is suffering from a shortage of foster care workers because the requirements are too high. Many workers feel that the requirements are too restrictive because of the different standards in different states. Some states do not require licenses, and some do not even require that their workers have degrees in social work. … Read moreKansas’s Struggling Foster Care System
Foster children come from all walks of life. They have many different experiences and behaviors which make them who they are. While some had supportive parents that they lost too soon, others have been shuffled through the system for years, never finding a place to call home. Because of this, many foster children may exhibit … Read moreCommon Behaviors Exhibited by Foster Children
While you may picture yourself getting a baby or toddler to foster, the truth is that you could find yourself with an older child who has been through a lot. He or she may push you away, no matter how kind you are. He or she may also act out and react in ways that … Read moreTips to Help a Troubled Foster Child
If you’ve considered becoming a foster parent, chances are you’ve heard that they get paid. Maybe it was a friend of a friend who assured you that compensation for foster parents is provided by the state, or perhaps you read somewhere that there were people who became foster parents for the money. To answer your … Read moreIs There Compensation for Foster Parents?
Foster Parents are Not Paid If you are considering becoming a foster parent, you may wonder if you are provided any compensation for your services. It’s heard by many people that others are “fostering for money” or provide a foster home “for additional income for their family”. Instead, there is a monthly tax reimbursement. This … Read moreFoster Parents Do Not Get Paid – But Do Get Monthly Tax Reimbursement