CHILDREN IN CRISIS

Kansas is failing its foster children. More than 6,000 kids are being left behind, with only 12.8% finding a permanent home within 24 months—half the expected rate. On average, children in care spend two years waiting for permanency, with just 50% reunited with their families. Meanwhile, 15% will age out of the system, facing grim outcomes such as homelessness, incarceration, and the continued cycle of abuse and neglect.

The situation is worsening as the number of safe foster homes declines due to a lack of recruitment and support. Qualified foster families are leaving the system, leaving vulnerable children without a stable home. Stability is the foundation for a child’s success and, in Kansas, it must improve.

BETTER OUTCOMES ACHIEVED THROUGH BETTER SUPPORT

FosterAdopt Connect is tackling this crisis head-on. Through trauma-informed programs and wraparound services at our Foster Care and Adoption Connection Center in Kansas City, Kansas, we provide life-changing support for children, youth, and families. Our renovations to the historic Kansan building will expand critical resources, including:

• Community Connections YouthThrive (CCYT) to support youth aging out of foster care.
• Workforce development at the Connect Cafe to equip young people with essential job skills.
• An emergency drop-in shelter for youth ages 17-23 in crisis.
• Specialized programs addressing acute behavioral and mental health needs.

Our dedicated team of advocates connects children and families with the resources they need to thrive. Together, we can create lasting change. Join our mission to provide Kansas foster children with the stability, support, and future they deserve.