Kansas governor signs bipartisan bill offering new path for older youths in foster care

Gov. Laura Kelly signs a stack of legislation, including a measure improving residential options for certain youth who are a part of the state's foster care system.

By: Tim Carpenter

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly signed on Monday a bill unanimously passed by the Kansas Legislature allowing state regulators to grant licenses to foster family homes even if an individual living at the residence reached the age of 18 following conviction of a felony offense.

Under previous state law, no person could be granted a foster-care license by the Kansas Department for Children and Families if an 18-year-old person residing at the home was found …

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