Foster Village Northeast KS

Foster Village Northeast KS Foster Village bridges the gap between foster/kinship families and those who want to help.

This July, dozens of kids and families across Northeast Kansas will be pouring lemonade in support of our local foster c...
06/03/2026

This July, dozens of kids and families across Northeast Kansas will be pouring lemonade in support of our local foster community.

Every cup sold helps support children and families navigating the foster care system.

Become a Lemonade Stand Hero by hosting your own lemonade stand and donating the proceeds back to Foster Village Northeast KS. 🍋

Sign up now to receive your lemonade kit packed with everything you need to get started.

👉 Request your kit: https://village-partners-foster-village-lawrence-448593.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3542666

Then mark your calendar for our Lemonade Kit Pick Up Day on Saturday, June 27 in Lawrence and Topeka from 10am-12pm. (For those who can’t make the pick up, we’ll arrange alternate pick-up options.)

Lawrence foster, kinship, and adoptive moms:Our next Lawrence Moms Support Group is coming up on Monday, June 8th from 6...
06/02/2026

Lawrence foster, kinship, and adoptive moms:

Our next Lawrence Moms Support Group is coming up on Monday, June 8th from 6-8 PM at Connect Church.

Come unwind, connect, and be reminded that you're not alone on this journey.

No registration needed. There will be snacks, childcare, and a welcoming team of leaders ready to get to know you and help you connect with other moms.

To learn more, or to ask questions of the leaders before the meeting, message on Instagram.

We're changing it up for June! Our next Dads Night will move to Thursday, June 4th at 7:30 PM and meet at Culinaria in ...
05/29/2026

We're changing it up for June!

Our next Dads Night will move to Thursday, June 4th at 7:30 PM and meet at Culinaria in Lawrence, KS.

If you’re a foster, kinship, or adoptive dad, come enjoy an evening out in honor of Fathers Day and connect with others who get it.

In July, this group will resume meeting every 1st Tuesday of the month.

Mark your calendar for our next Caregiver Night Out in Lawrence! 📅 Friday, June 12th from 5:30-8pm📍 Grace Church, 3312 C...
05/28/2026

Mark your calendar for our next Caregiver Night Out in Lawrence!

📅 Friday, June 12th from 5:30-8pm
📍 Grace Church, 3312 Calvin Dr, Lawrence, KS

Open to all children 12 and under from foster, kinship, or reunifying families. Join us for a fun evening of games, snacks, and play, while caregivers get some well-deserved time off.

UPDATE: This event will also feature our Teen Art Studio open to teens age 13-18, led by illustrator and author Lindsey Yankey.

Space is limited. Register here: https://foster-village-lawrence-428353.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3585498

“You don’t have to foster to make a difference… ask yourself, ‘How can I help the ones who are?’”Foster care doesn’t hav...
05/27/2026

“You don’t have to foster to make a difference… ask yourself, ‘How can I help the ones who are?’”

Foster care doesn’t have to happen in isolation.

There are real reasons children enter the system.
And real challenges families face once they’re in it.

We believe a stronger community can change the trajectory for vulnerable and underserved children and families.

Because the clearest measure of a community is the way it cares for children. Especially children in crisis.

So we're here to tell the truth about what families need, share real stories, and invite our community here in Northeast Kansas to step in and be part of the solution.

That’s part of what it means to be a village.

Shop our “It Takes A Village” t-shirts and sweatshirts and help make your support visible: http://bonfire.com/it-takes-a-village-fvneks

Everyone has a role to play in supporting children and families connected to foster care.Sponsorship sign-ups for our Ju...
05/25/2026

Everyone has a role to play in supporting children and families connected to foster care.

Sponsorship sign-ups for our July lemonade fundraiser and The Last Drop Gala are due this FRIDAY, May 29th to be included in event promotions. 🍋

Explore opportunities and get involved: https://www.fostervillagenortheastks.org/lp/growing-the-village-is-sweet

Simple sensory tools can help children feel more calm and regulated.This can be especially helpful for foster and kinshi...
05/25/2026

Simple sensory tools can help children feel more calm and regulated.

This can be especially helpful for foster and kinship caregivers supporting children who have experienced trauma, change, or uncertainty.

Our caregivers recently joined a webinar with trauma-informed occupational therapist Pediatric Connections/Deana Lesher, owner who shared practical ways caregivers can support children during stressful moments.

Things like: a cozy blanket, rocking, deep pressure, quiet music, or taking slow breaths together can help a child’s nervous system feel safe.

Through our Project SOOTHe program, we help caregivers with understanding a particular child and his or her sensory needs.

We also provide sensory objects such as weighted blankets, swings, sensory toys, and white noise machines that can help ease anxiety for children.

Learn more about Project SOOTHe: https://www.fostervillagenortheastks.org/project-soothe-program

May is National Foster Care Month. Show what it means to be part of the village.Shop our “It Takes a Village” t-shirts a...
05/20/2026

May is National Foster Care Month. Show what it means to be part of the village.

Shop our “It Takes a Village” t-shirts and sweatshirts and help make your support visible. Every purchase helps us come alongside foster families and kinship caregivers in Northeast Kansas.

Get yours here: http://bonfire.com/it-takes-a-village-fvneks

Not all stress responses are the same. For children in foster care, stress can build up after hard experiences, big tran...
05/18/2026

Not all stress responses are the same.

For children in foster care, stress can build up after hard experiences, big transitions or feeling unsure about what comes next. That stress may show up in different ways.

During a recent webinar, trauma-informed occupational therapist Pediatric Connections/Deana Lesher, owner explained that some children show stress through fight or flight behaviors, while others go into “freeze.”

Fight or flight may look like yelling, aggression, or running away. Freeze can look like shutting down, avoiding eye contact, or seeming disconnected.

Children in a freeze state may need extra time, fewer words, and calm support. When caregivers understand the difference, they can respond in ways that help children feel safer and more connected.

We're grateful for another GREAT evening of family fun at GreatPLAY Topeka!Special thanks to:🩵 Our co-host KVC Kansas 🩵 ...
05/14/2026

We're grateful for another GREAT evening of family fun at GreatPLAY Topeka!

Special thanks to:

🩵 Our co-host KVC Kansas
🩵 Chick-fil-A Iowa & 27th (KS) and Chick-fil-A + South Topeka Blvd for providing food
🩵 Eileen's Colossal Cookies, Lawrence Kansas for the delicious cookies!

Fun family gatherings like these help local foster and kinship families build community and feel connected. They’re not alone on this journey.

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2623 Missouri Street
Lawrence, KS
66046

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+17853932399

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