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Kids R First
Kansas
Child Placing Agency
Fostering Hope
At Kids R First, we believe that every child deserves a dedicated champion. Our mission is to provide nurturing, stable environments for foster children in Kansas, supporting foster families with the compassion and resources they need to thrive. As a women-owned agency, we lead with heart, ensuring that the needs of the child always come first.
Making a difference is only a phone call away
Becoming a Foster Parent
In Kansas, there are approximately 6,000 children and youth - from birth to age 21 - currently in foster care who need safe, nurturing, and compassionate homes. Many of these young people have experienced trauma and need patient, trauma-informed parents who are willing to step in and provide stability, understanding and hope. If you've ever wanted to make a meaningful difference in the life of a vulnerable child, fostering may be the opportunity you've been looking for. If this is a journey calling out to you then reach out to Kids R First Kansas and we will help you take that first step.
Services Offered
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Foster Home Recruitment
We guide new families through every step of becoming a licensed foster home. Your journey to fostering hope starts with our friendly support. We offer basic training to get your home licensed for foster care and we also offer training to become a therapeutic foster home.
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Adoption
Home Studies
Whether out of foster care or though private adoption, our team provides adoption home studies designed to support families at every step of the journey. With a commitment to integrity and care, we work to ensure each home study meets all requirements while honoring the heart behind your decision to adopt.
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Annual Trainings
Our team offers convenient, engaging training opportunities to help foster parents keep their licenses active and up to date. Our annual trainings are designed to meet all state requirements while providing practical, real-world insights you cna use every day.
Resources & Essential Forms
Ensuring our foster families have the tools and documentation needed to prioritize the care and well-being of every child.
Meet Our Team
It is our job to make a difference and leave the world a better place
Gayle, LBSW
Director of Operations
Social Worker
Betty, LMSW
Program Director
Social Worker/Therapist
Ramona, LBSW
Social Worker
Supervisor
Let’s build something great together
Tara, BSW
Social Worker
Recruitment Specialist
Deb, M.Ed
Education Specialist
Foster Home Specialist
Support that is intentionally relationship centered.
INTEGRITY . COMPASSION . STABILITY . DIVERSITY . NURTURING . ETHICAL . TRAUMA-INFORMED
Sponsor Our Mission
We are profoundly grateful for the champions who stand with us. Your support ensures that every child in Kansas has a place to call home and every foster family has the strength to keep giving. Together, we are fostering hope and building brighter futures.
A Special Thanks to Our Community supporters
Current Support Needs
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Holiday Drive
Youth in foster care deserve to have something exciting to look forward to during the holiday season. Youth in care often miss out on their normal family traditions and celebrations so at Kids R First Kansas we collect money and gifts year round so our families have everything they need to make the season memorable.
Your generosity changes lives