AYS is embarking on our 41st year of filling in the missing pieces for high-risk youth. Our youths' success is what keeps us committed to our mission. We invite you to join us as we give youth roots to grow and wings to fly. | ANNUAL REPORT 09-10
May News/Events New Toll-Free Number in Time for Foster Care Awareness Month According to Kansas Department for Children and Aging, there are 5,600 youth in the state's foster care system. AYS has been a leader in serving Kansas foster youth for close to 40 years and is continually seeking loving foster parents throughout the state of Kansas to meet this need. To make it easier for people interested in learning more about fostering, AYS has built a simple online form, and has now added a toll-free number: 1-855-539-2799. If you have ever thought about fostering, National Foster Care Awareness Month is a great time to call or email to learn more. Call us today! Posted at: 14:04; May 13, 2013
April News/Events April is Child Abuse Prevention Month AYS' Foster Care team remind us that we can all help the youth in our communities by supporting parents and strengthening families. For more information about AYS' Parent Impact Group, which meets weekly and helps parents and caregivers better communicate with their youth, call 913-831-2820, and ask to speak to Garnetta.
Stack the Decks 2013 Thank you to all our sponsors and friends for making this year's Stack the Decks so much fun! And a special thank you to Tina Sharp, AYS Alum, for her amazing and inspirational story. To see pictures from the evening, click on! We did indeed "stack the decks" in favor of our community's in-need youth.
December News/Events Winter Chill Celebration 2012! It may have been cold outside, but it sure was warm on December 4! Many thanks to everyone who helped make this year's Winter Chill such a wonderful celebration for our youth and families. Check out our Facebook page for some pictures from the evening's festivities. If you missed the celebration, it is never too late to help AYS provide vital programs all year long. Click here to find out more! Posted at: 10:19; Dec 24, 2012
When facing difficult decisions or making life-altering changes, it helps youth to know they are not alone. When you become part of the AYS support network for youth, you help them learn to make good choices and realize their greatness. And you let them know that they are not alone. | READ MORE
AYS is embarking on our 41st year of filling in the missing pieces for high-risk youth. Our youths' success is what keeps us committed to our mission. We invite you to join us as we give youth roots to grow and wings to fly. | ANNUAL REPORT 09-10
