We build child & family well-being by connecting leaders, partners and policymakers to discuss emerging issues, identify needs and collaborate for solutions.

Children’s Alliance leaders and members regularly meet with lawmakers, state agency officials and national partners. We convene around critical issues bringing together technical expertise and adaptive leadership to improve services for children and families.

 

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The Children’s Alliance is a Kansas association focused on improving the Family Well-Being System through advocacy and networking. Your voice and the lived experience of the children and families you serve are needed to elevate critical advocacy issues. Your knowledge of needed supports for your teams and partners can help us develop training opportunities that strengthen your organization and the families you serve. As we connect on issues that matter for children, you’ll build relationships and expand your network in ways that help you achieve your mission.

 

Benefits of Membership

  • Build relationships with nonprofit leaders

  • Be the first to know about significant developments in the Family Well-Being System

  • Access technical assistance to support your organization

  • Influence state and federal public policy priorities for children and families

  • Access a wide array of trainings and influence training development priorities

  • Monitor national trends and public policy issues

  • Develop and strengthen your team

  • Highlight and grow your organization to advance your mission

 

Our Members

 

Our members provide a full array of services for children and families involved in the Family Well-Being System:

  • child abuse and neglect prevention

  • family preservation

  • foster care

  • reintegration

  • adoption

  • independent living

  • parent, youth and child skill-building

  • mental health treatment

  • substance use treatment

  • community resources

  • in-home care

  • outpatient care

  • residential care

  • psychiatric care

We serve children in every county and community in Kansas.

 

Interested in becoming a member?

  • Eligibility

    Members of the Alliance are generally licensed Kansas child placing agencies, residential care providers or psychiatric treatment providers. Organizations with direct family well-being practice expertise and a commitment to the mission of the Alliance may also be considered. The Executive Committee of the Board will review membership applications to determine eligibility.

  • Inquire

    Contact Shanna Jager to inquire about joining and discuss how membership might benefit your nonprofit!

  • Application

    Complete our membership application here!