Children's Alliance of Kansas

05/20/2026

What does it look like to reimagine permanency, belonging, and family for young people in foster care?

The SOUL Family Interactive Theater Event brought together young adults, families, professionals, and community partners in a powerful way — using storytelling and shared experience to deepen understanding of what young people need most: connection, stability, voice, and lifelong support.

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this event possible and to those who continue working to ensure every young person has the opportunity to experience belonging, not just placement.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QmWYJkvKYS0

SOUL Family is a new and innovative option in foster care - developed by youth for youth. Join Kansas as we share our journey as being the first state to pas...

05/17/2026

05/14/2026

Thinking of our TFI: The Family Initiative family during this time of loss. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

05/07/2026

Our own Carrie Craft joined DCCCA during Foster Care Awareness Day! She provided a brief overview of the Kansas training curriculum for prospective foster parents.

05/05/2026

May is National Foster Care Month. Interested in becoming a foster parent in Kansas? Learn how to get started and make a difference in a child’s life by visiting childally.org/about-foster-care today.

02/02/2026

Attention Kansas Foster and Adoptive Caregivers: Members of Children's Alliance are hosting an informative session on tax benefits this week! Be sure to register by visiting https://learn.childally.org

01/28/2026

Check out this unique training opportunity offered by our member, Florence Crittenton Services-Topeka KS. Register at https://learn.childally.org/

Parenting can feel overwhelming—especially when your child’s emotions seem to take over. This free parent education series offers practical tools to help you understand what’s happening in your child’s brain and body, and how to support them through big emotions. Register at http://learn.childally.org

10/28/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that the Children’s Alliance of Kansas has been selected as a partner organization in the 2026 Leadership Transformation Grant program from the Kansas Leadership Center!

This opportunity will empower our team with leadership development, strengthen our capacity, and accelerate our mission to promote better outcomes for children and families across Kansas. Because when everyone leads, we all win.

A heartfelt thank-you to KLC for this recognition, and to our partners, supporters, and community for believing in what we do. We’re ready to lean into this moment and turn it into meaningful action for children, youth, and families in our state.

Stay tuned — this is just the beginning. Together, we’ll lead for change.

Kansas organizations are building a civic culture that’s ready to take on tough challenges & thrive. 💪 The KLC’s 2026 Leadership Transformation Grant partners are working to inspire & equip people, together, to do difficult things for the common good. See the full list at the link in comments.

10/02/2025

🌟We want to hear from you! 🌟

We are committed to offering the highest level of support and service to families and professionals who are supporting children impacted by the child welfare system.

💬How are we doing?
Your feedback helps guide our work and ensures we continue to improve.

👉 Click below to take our quick quarterly survey and share your thoughts:
https://childally.formstack.com/forms/quarterly_report

Thank you in advance for helping us grow stronger together for Kansas kids and families! 💙

09/27/2025

It's Flashback Friday 📸 As we wrap up National Kinship Month, we want to celebrate the joy kinship families bring!

👉Share a throwback photo of you and your loved ones in the comments below ⬇(bonus points if it's a fun or silly memory!).

Let's fill this thread with the smiles, laughter and love of family 💜