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Providing families with community
support, housing, and resources
so children impacted by foster care
can find stability, healing, and joy.

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Joy Meadows Mission

The Joy Meadows Foster Care Community Model

Joy Meadows is an access point for all involved in the foster care community—private agencies, therapists, volunteers, and foster families—to maximize a child's time in care for healing, not simply a holding pattern.  

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RE: Pre Conference: <span class="sqsrte-text-color--darkAccent">Navigating the Child Welfare System</span>
Feb 19
Westside Family Church
RE: Pre Conference: Navigating the Child Welfare System
Westside Family Church
Westside Family Church
RE: Pre Conference for Ministry Leaders
Feb 19
Westside Family Church
RE: Pre Conference for Ministry Leaders
Westside Family Church
Westside Family Church
RE: Conference for Foster, Adoptive, Kinship Care Givers
Feb 20
Westside Family Church
RE: Conference for Foster, Adoptive, Kinship Care Givers
Westside Family Church
Westside Family Church
Animal Sessions
Apr 6
Joy Meadows
Animal Sessions
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Horse Riding Lessons
Apr 6
Joy Meadows
Horse Riding Lessons
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Art Class
Apr 14
Joy Meadows
Art Class
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Joy Run 2026
May 9
Zip KC
Joy Run 2026
Zip KC
Zip KC
Middle School • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Jun 2
Joy Meadows
Middle School • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Jun 9
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Jun 13
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Jun 16
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Jun 23
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
K-1st • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Jun 27
Joy Meadows
K-1st • Outdoor Adventure Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • Middle &amp; High School Students
Jun 30
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • Middle & High School Students
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Jul 11
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Nature Camp
Jul 15
Joy Meadows
Elementary • Nature Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
High School • Weekend Retreat
Jul 17
Joy Meadows
High School • Weekend Retreat
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Middle School • Nature Camp
Jul 22
Joy Meadows
Middle School • Nature Camp
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • Elementary
Jul 28
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • Elementary
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Aug 8
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • K-1
Aug 22
Joy Meadows
Art Camp • K-1
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Sep 12
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Oct 10
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Nov 14
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday • Christmas Celebration • Lunch
Dec 12
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday • Christmas Celebration • Lunch
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday • Christmas Celebration • Dinner
Dec 12
Joy Meadows
Second Saturday • Christmas Celebration • Dinner
Joy Meadows
Joy Meadows

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Foster Care Guides and Resources
Helping Biological Children Adjust to Fostering
Helping Biological Children Adjust to Fostering
How Foster Parents Can Avoid Burnout
How Foster Parents Can Avoid Burnout
Foster Parent Court Report Guide: How to Submit Yours
Foster Parent Court Report Guide: How to Submit Yours
Navigating the Foster Care Case Plan: Essential Information for Foster Parents
Navigating the Foster Care Case Plan: Essential Information for Foster Parents
Joy Run 2025
Joy Run 2025
Expanding “Family” by Partnering With Birth Families
Expanding “Family” by Partnering With Birth Families
Understanding the Different Types of Foster Care Placements
Understanding the Different Types of Foster Care Placements
Creating a Trauma-Informed Home: Essential Tips for New &amp; Existing Foster Parents
Creating a Trauma-Informed Home: Essential Tips for New & Existing Foster Parents
Navigating Therapy Options for Children in Foster Care: Finding the Right Fit
Navigating Therapy Options for Children in Foster Care: Finding the Right Fit
A Spiritual Foundation for Foster Parenting: Finding Wisdom Beyond the Checklist
A Spiritual Foundation for Foster Parenting: Finding Wisdom Beyond the Checklist
The First Steps: What to Expect When Becoming a Foster Parent
The First Steps: What to Expect When Becoming a Foster Parent
Building Your Support Network: Why Community Matters in Foster Care
Building Your Support Network: Why Community Matters in Foster Care
From Trauma to Healing: The Role of Therapy in Foster Care
From Trauma to Healing: The Role of Therapy in Foster Care
Family Mentors Remove Barriers to Therapy for Foster Families
Family Mentors Remove Barriers to Therapy for Foster Families
Joy Run 2024
Joy Run 2024
When Mother’s Day is More Complex than “Happy.”
When Mother’s Day is More Complex than “Happy.”
Chick-fil-a True Inspiration Award Winners
Chick-fil-a True Inspiration Award Winners
5 Ways to Transform Foster Care without being a Foster Parent
5 Ways to Transform Foster Care without being a Foster Parent
3 segments of holistic care for foster families, The Joy Meadows Model
3 segments of holistic care for foster families, The Joy Meadows Model
Kansas Foster Care Resources
Kansas Foster Care Resources
Why Keeping Siblings in Foster Care Connected Matters
Why Keeping Siblings in Foster Care Connected Matters
The Journey of Joy Meadows: How we get there
The Journey of Joy Meadows: How we get there
The Mission of Joy Meadows: What we do
The Mission of Joy Meadows: What we do
First Family Story: Sarah and Justin Oberndorfer
First Family Story: Sarah and Justin Oberndorfer
Nature-Based Experiences for children in Foster Care
Nature-Based Experiences for children in Foster Care
Why the foster care system needs Joy Meadows foster care community
Why the foster care system needs Joy Meadows foster care community
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