Kansas Caregivers Support Network

WestWind Creative is hosting a Foster & Adoptive Moms Weekend Retreat starting October 23rd! A special weekend of renewal and recharge for foster & adoptive moms. Find out all the details on their website >

Foster & Adoptive Moms Respite Weekend | Westwind Creative We know that it's hard to pour from an empty cup - and that the cups of foster & adoptive moms have A LOT of pouring to do. Because adoption and foster care is close to our heart and home, we want to give back by offering respite from the demands of the amazing work these women do every day. So this...

As the new school year begins, we're exploring how trauma-informed care can help children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Understanding what a child might be experiencing (rather than assuming misbehavior) and offering consistent, caring relationships can make all the difference in their success this year.

Click this link https://bit.ly/4codC35 to read our newest blog and find out more!

TFI: The Family Initiative is hosting a virtual Respite 411. Join this evening, or two other sessions later this month!

KPARC & KCSN attended the Kansas Kids Belong Foster Friendly Luau on Friday, 7/31. Our very own Kelly Tyson attended, and it was such a blast!

✨ Join this month's Foster & Adoptive Parent Support group, where we'll be talking about Online Exploitation. It's a wonderful chance to connect, learn, and remind yourself that you're not alone on this journey! Sign up today through Children's Alliance: https://learn.childally.org/ #/public-dashboard

Letting go of the need to be a perfect parent or caregiver is a very difficult but rewarding lesson. After all, our kids aren't looking for us to be perfect. If anything, acknowledging our imperfections can actually help us become more relatable to our children. In this week's blog, we explore why giving grace to yourself as a parent or caregiver is so important, and we connect you with resources to help you get there.

Read more of our blog at the link below:

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August is fast approaching, so here's a sneak peek at our upcoming trainings and support groups! Too busy to join? No problem! Our virtual training courses are available to accomodate even the busiest of schedules!

To explore, learn more, and register for one of our August courses or support groups, follow the link below to visit our one-stop training dashboard:

https://ks-s-site-3baa.thinkific.com/

Play is such an important part of parenting children, but it sometimes gets lost in the shuffle of a busy life. Showing up for bids for connection with your child through play, however, can be one of the most impactful, everyday things you can do as a parent.

Read our blog to discover some of our best tips on how to embrace play with your child and prioritize it in your family. Read more at the link below:

https://bit.ly/3TqDMvu

Summer is going by, and back to school will be here before we know it! The start of the school year can be a challenging adjustment of routine for both children and parents alike. If you're stressed about school starting, don't worry! We're here to help with practical, science-backed tips you can use to help your child have the best back to school possible.

Read our tips at the link in the comments section!