Casey Foundation Seen Out Loud Podcast

On the Seen Out Loud podcast, formerly Seen and Heard, host Matt Anderson engages in stories and conversations that recognize transformation of the U.S. foster care system starts with seeing families for who they truly are. Through deeply personal stories from families who’ve experienced the child welfare system, we understand the value of human connection in affecting change. And through conversations with leaders on the front lines of the family well-being movement, we see real possibilities for shaping a future where families are seen, engaged, and have what they need to thrive.

The Children’s Advocacy Resource Center

The Children’s Advocacy Resource Center (CARC) has been a part of Kansas Legal Services since 1999. CARC is a statewide program providing complete support and legal services to people serving and caring for homeless children and children involved in our state foster care system.

Children’s Alliance of Kansas

The Children’s Alliance drives systems-level change to strengthen children & families through advocacy, networking and education.

Children’s Bureau

The Children’s Bureau (CB) focuses on improving the lives of children and families through programs that reduce child abuse and neglect, increase the number of adoptions, and strengthen foster care.

Disability Rights Center of Kansas

The Disability Rights Center of Kansas (DRC) is a private non-profit agency. They have attorneys and advocates who provide free advocacy and legal services for disability rights. DRC Kansas is all about fighting for equality, law, and justice. They help with many different disability rights issues.

Families Together, Inc.

Families Together is here to assist all Kansas families and transition age youth who have disabilities and/or special healthcare needs ages birth-26.

Foster Youth Bill of Rights

Youth in foster care have numerous rights. Learn more at the Kansas Department for Children and Families website.

FosterAdopt Connect

FosterAdopt Connect works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative tools, a dedicated professional staff, and over 20 years of experience working in the Kansas and Missouri foster care systems, we’re equipped to connect children with families that provide love, healing, and stability for a brighter future.

Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas

Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG-K) is a 501(c)3 non-profit that partners with public schools to offer an elective class that provides academic and other positive supports to ensure students earn their diploma. By exploring career opportunities and practicing soft skills, students are prepared to successfully transition to post-secondary education, military service, or into the workforce following their graduation.

Kansas Action for Children

Kansas Action for Children’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy transforms the lives of Kansas kids. The Topeka-based KAC focuses on early education, health care access, and family supports for the more than 707,000 children who call this state home. With support from individuals and private foundations, KAC has worked for more than four decades to make Kansas the best place to live, work and raise a family.

Kansas CASA

Court Appointed Special Advocates® (CASA) are community volunteers, just like you, who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children.

Kansas Children's Advocacy Center

A Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a comprehensive, child-centered program based in a facility that provides an immediate and compassionate response to a child’s outcry of abuse. CACs use a team approach to coordinate the investigation and treatment services for children involved in allegations of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse.

Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund

The Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund is directed by statute to undertake these four overarching responsibilities:

• Advising the governor and the legislature regarding the use of money credited to the Children’s Initiatives Fund
• Evaluating programs which utilize Children’s Initiatives Fund money
• Assisting the Governor in developing and implementing a coordinated, comprehensive delivery system to serve children and families in Kansas
• Supporting the prevention of child abuse and neglect through the Children’s Trust Fund

Kansas Children's Service League

Kansas Children's Service League's (KCSL) evidence-based programming works with children and families in the areas of health, safety and education to succeed and break cycles of neglect, abuse and trauma. Our programs help both children and parents develop skills for success in their families, schools and workplaces.

Kansas Family Advisory Network

Kansas Family Advisory Network (KFAN) provides a variety of services including a Kinship Navigator Program, Birth Family Support, Advocacy, and Trainings.

Kansas Foster Parent's Bill of Rights

Kansas Foster Parents have numerous rights. Learn more at the Kansas Department for Children and Families website.

Kansas Judicial Council

Kansas Judicial Council provides legal forms related to Child In Need of Care (CINC).

Kansas KidLink

Kansas Kidlink works with medical providers and families to help them obtain information, referrals and resources on mental health.

Kansas Mandated Reporter Training

Licensed educators are required to complete mandated reporter training annually. These trainings are created by the Department for Children and Family. Learn more on the Kansas State Department of Education website.

Kansas Trial Courts Program

A component of the Office of Judicial Administration, the Trial Court Programs office oversees programs that affect families and children.

Kansas Youth Advisory Council

Youth who are or have been involved in child welfare services in Kansas may participate in youth council activities. Each Child Welfare Case Management Provider hosts a Regional Youth Advisory Council (RYAC). Members from the Regional Youth Advisory Councils comprise the statewide Kansas Youth Advisory Council (KYAC).

DCCCA is the statewide KYAC coordinator.  Additional information about KYAC membership can be found on their website. 

For more information about the youth advisory councils, please contact Prevention and Protection Services Administration in Topeka at 785-296-4653 or view the Youth Advisory Council Handbook.

Stop Gap, Inc.

Stop Gap, Inc. aims to empower youth aging out of foster care and at-risk youth in attaining ownership of their lives by providing them with a foundation of life skills to transition from dependence to independence and compete in society.

Tool Kit for Physicians - AAP

A variety of resources for children in foster care provided by the Kansas Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.