Getting Started
- Adoption Agencies by County
List of public and private adoption agencies organized by county, courtesy of Adopt Kansas Kids. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of Kansas - Kansas Adoption Agencies
Adopt Kansas Kids provides a list of public and private adoption agencies in Kansas. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in Kansas. - Pre-Service Training Information
KCLS provides information on how to register for Kansas’ 30-hour PS-MAPP training classes. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care and adoption agencies in Kansas. - Steps to Adoption
The steps to starting the adoption process in Kansas. - Adoption Information
Adoption Information by state - Understanding Kansas Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - DCF Adoption Services
DCF provides an overview of adoption services - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Adopt Kansas Kids
Photo listing featuring waiting children in Kansas. - KVC Adoptions
Photo listing featuring waiting children in Kansas. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Kansas to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Kansas children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in Kansas, including contact information for state ICPC offices
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select Kansas to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Kansas, courtesy of Child Welfare information Gateway. - Adoption Records Search
Adoptees 18 years old or older may request an adoption records search. - Kansas Adoption Assistance
A DCF brochure outlining Kansas’ adoption assistance program. - Kansas Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
KFAPA provides support, resources and information to foster and adoptive parents in Kansas. - KFAPA Support Groups
List of local support groups, courtesy of Kansas Foster and Adoption Parent Association. - KVC Support Groups
KVC offers a monthly support group to any family who has adopted or is seeking to adopt. Contact KVC for more information. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Kansas. - Upcoming Events
Calendar of upcoming adoption events in Kansas. - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
Attachment Center of Kansas - Behavioral care treatment centers
A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment - Counseling Resources
A compiled list of counseling resources - Kid Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in treating children - Kinship Care
Kinship programs and information - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues. - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A listing of local activities
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift
Home study service provider - American Adoptions
Home study service provider - Dillon International
Home study service provider
