Kansas Independence is developed for youth in care of Kansas to learn more about the challenges and possibilities of life ahead. Explore our real-life Stories, learn about drug abuse Facts, and find information about independent living in our Resources pages.
Latest updates (JUly 2011)
Newest! - A new YouTube gadget has been added to Kansas Independence! Check out the Kansas Independence YouTube channel for great videos such as - How to find a Job, How to Cook, and How to Find a Place to Live
21 News articles relating to youth in care such as:
Supporting Success Project Outlines Higher Education Planning for Youth in Care
Newer! - Places has been updated with 4 new categories containing a total of 236 new Places!Kansas Independence has a new YouTube channel! Please check it out for great videos. We have added Forums for youth in care. You must create a user account in order to post on the forums.
New! We have new recipe resources located on the Daily Life resource page. The News section has also been updated with new stories!
Articles! Previous News articles of special interest to youth in care:
"New Sexual-health Program Focuses on Girls in Foster Care"
"Mentors, Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Benefit from Program"
"Peabody Energy Donates $50,000 for Area Foster Care Program"
Kansas Independent Living for Youth in Foster Care
This facebook group is open to all youth and young adults who are or were in foster care in Kansas which provides state and regional information about independent living resources.
