Lori’s 360-Degree Journey Through Foster, Adoption, and Kinship Care
When Lori Lee and her husband, Kevin, became licensed foster parents in 2012, they thought they knew what to expect. After all, they’d... read more
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Holiday Beyond the Toys: Supporting Foster Families Through a Season of Uncertainty
Unless you’ve lived it, the challenges of fostering during the holidays can be hard to see. Behind the decorations and celebrations are... read more
Supporting Sensory Needs in Foster Care and Helping Kids Thrive
October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month, and we’re raising awareness of the ways in which sensory struggles are common for children... read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Caregiver/Kinship Support and Education Specialist Madi Willis
When Madi talks about kinship care, she describes it as “messy, but beautiful.” It’s a phrase that pretty much sums up her family’s... read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Kinship Care Coordinator Emily Wiebe
When a child can’t remain in the care of their parents, sometimes the best place for them is with extended family or friends.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Abbi and Ash Ladd
For our social media volunteer Abbi Ladd, her connection to the foster care system runs deep.
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Takeaways from the Annual Foster Village Affiliate Retreat
In June, our staff members Lori and Amy traveled to Foster Village Inc.’s headquarters in Austin, Texas for the annual affiliate retreat,... read more
Shop Local and Grow the Village This July!
At Foster Village Northeast KS, we believe that vulnerable children and families deserve more than a system, they deserve a village.... read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Strategic Development Coordinator Emma Bailey
When people ask how I got involved with Foster Village Northeast KS, I tell them: it started on an airplane.
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Tips for Hosting Your Own Lemonade Stand for Foster Village
This July, dozens of families and kids across Northeast Kansas are turning lemons into lemonade as part of our annual “Growing the... read more
New Partnership Brings Greater Access to Mental Health Support for Foster Families
We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with Bluestem Wellness, a newly opened mental health clinic located at 534 Michigan Street... read more
Foster Village Northeast KS Launches Project SOOTHe to Support Sensory Needs
Foster Village Northeast KS is launching Project SOOTHe (Sensory Opportunities Offering Therapeutic Help) to support caregivers in... read more