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Parent Support & Prevention Specialist

Foster Adopt Connect · Human Services · $23.2M budget · 534 staff · Since 2000

Why Foster Adopt Connect

FY2025 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Supports foster and adoptive families to provide stable, loving homes for abused and neglected children.

  • Foster Adopt Connect works with children, youth, and families as they navigate the complexities of the child welfare system. With the help of innovative tools, a dedicated professional staff, and over 20 years of experience working in the kansas and…$22M spent in FY2025

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$120K–$220K
5 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$22.8M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
534
employees
250 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
76%
of spending
Looks good: 76% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
+2%
of revenue, FY2024
Looks good: revenue was at least expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
6 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 6.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 2001
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

In short, from the org's own posting
  • Serves as a trusted partner to families to prevent children from entering foster care when safely possible.
  • Duties: parenting education, supportive services, advocacy, and linking families to community resources.
  • Bachelor's in social work or a related human services field is preferred; experience is also preferred.
  • Organization serves Kansas and Missouri; role requires travel within surrounding counties.

Read the original listing on fosteradopt.bamboohr.com

Summary written by AI from the posting. The original listing is the final word.

The full posting, as written

Make Your Work Matter Every Day Are you ready to stop coming to work just to do a job? What if you could come to work knowing that your time, energy, and compassion are helping children stay safely with their families and giving parents the support they need to thrive? At FosterAdopt Connect, we're building something bigger than ourselves. Every day, our team works alongside children, youth, and families navigating the challenges of the child welfare system. For more than 25 years, we've been leading innovative, family-centered solutions across Kansas and Missouri, helping create brighter futures for children and stronger communities for everyone.

We believe meaningful work should also be inspiring work. That's why we've built a culture that is collaborative, supportive, diverse, and mission-driven. Here, your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is visible. If you're looking for a career where you can see the difference you make in the lives of families every day, we'd love to meet you. Why Join FosterAdopt Connect? Make a direct and lasting impact on children and families. Be part of a passionate team committed to preventing family crises before they happen. Work for an innovative organization that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Help families build stability, confidence, and hope.

Join a mission that changes lives—one child, one parent, and one family at a time. Parent Support and Prevention Specialist As a Parent Support and Prevention Specialist, you'll be a trusted partner for families during some of their most challenging moments. Through supportive services, parenting education, advocacy, and resource connection, you'll help strengthen families, promote child well-being, and prevent children from entering formal foster care whenever safely possible. In this role, you will empower parents with tools, knowledge, and support while connecting them to community resources tailored to their unique needs.

Every conversation, every resource, and every relationship you build has the potential to create lasting positive change for a family. This isn't just a position—it's an opportunity to help families succeed, keep children safe, and create stronger futures for generations to come. Qualifications & Preferred Skills Bachelor’s Degree in social work (preferred) or in related human services field. Experience preferred. Collaborate effectively within diverse, multidisciplinary teams and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills . Proven ability to write clearly, concisely, and effectively for a variety of audiences. Travel required within surrounding counties with or without accommodation.

About Foster Adopt Connect

From its Form 990