There are hundreds of reasons - each with their own personality, looks, challenges, and rewards - the children and youth of Kansas.
Being a Youthville foster parent provides you with an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child and his or her family. It's easier to become an adult if you've had a childhood. As a foster parent you have the opportunity to help strengthen families.
Youthville needs all types of foster parents. Some families provide emergency care (24 hours to 30 days). Some families provide respite care - a way to give other foster families a break. We have a great need for those able to care for teens, children with special needs, and sibling groups. We also need foster parents from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds.