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Comfort and shelter for children in crisis Catholic Charities provides foster care in collaboration with several child protection agencies in Kansas. Children who are endangered because of neglect, abuse or inability of the parent to provide care, receive supportive care with a foster family. Foster families help children deal with feelings and the experiences that led to separation from their families. They also provide positive experiences by including the children in family activities and recreation. Special emergency foster care also is provided in collaboration with local law enforcement authorities. Residential Services for Children Residential Services for Children is a foster care initiative designed to keep children ages 5-22 with developmental disabilities or mental retardation in the community and in a family setting, preventing institutionalization. This type of service often provides shared parenting experiences between biological and foster families. The natural family is encouraged to stay involved and to have regular contact with their child as much as possible. Placement for the child is generally long-term and has a high success rate. Specially-trained foster parents provide for the special needs these youth present. In order to qualify for this service, the child must be on the MR/DD (mental retardation/developmental disability) waiver which is determined by the local CDDO (community developmental disability organization). This specific service is provided to children who qualify and are either in SRS custody or are voluntary placemed by the natural family. To inquire about foster care services or about becoming a foster parent, please call: |
