THE ACADEMY

THE
VISION

New Vision Academy Boarding School for Foster Children

  • Every year, children in Kansas enter foster care because of abuse, neglect, addiction, or abandonment. Many of them experience multiple placements. They move from home to home. School to school. Bed to bed.

    Stability — the very thing they need most — is often what they lose.

    In Wichita alone, there is a critical need for safe, structured, long-term placement options for children who need consistency, emotional support, and academic stability.

  • New Vision Academy exists to provide a safe, structured, faith-centered residential home for foster children where they can heal, grow, and thrive. 

    We will offer:

    •         A stable, long-term home environment
    •         Trauma-informed care
    •         On-site academic support
    •         Mentorship and life-skills training
    •         Counseling and emotional support
    •         Consistent adult role models

    This will not be an institution. It will be a home.

  • We plan to launch as a licensed Residential Child Care Facility (RCCF) through the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

    Phase One Capacity: 8-12 children
    Target Age Group:  8–14
    Location: Wichita, Kansas
    Structure: Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization 

    Children will:

    •         Be schooled in house and receive structured academic support
    •         Participate in daily routines that build discipline and security
    •         Receive trauma-informed care from trained staff
    •         Engage in faith-based character development 

    Our goal is placement stability, academic progress, and emotional healing.

  • Many foster placements are temporary. We are building something stable. Instead of moving children when homes disrupt, we create an environment designed specifically for:

    •         Children who need structure
    •         Children who need consistency
    •         Children who need adults who stay

    This academy will combine the warmth of a family home with the accountability of structured mentorship.

  • Our long-term goals include:

    •         Reducing placement disruption
    •         Improving academic outcomes
    •         Increasing high school graduation rates
    •         Preparing youth for adulthood through life skills and mentorship

    In time, we plan to expand capacity and replicate the model. But we will begin small — and we will build it right.

  • Launching Phase One will require:

    •         Property acquisition or long-term lease
    •         Licensing compliance
    •         Staffing and training
    •         6–12 months of operational funding  ($250,000 minimum)

    We are currently building strategic partnerships, securing seed funding, and meeting with child welfare leaders to ensure this program is sustainable and compliant before opening.

  • This is not just a project. It is a long-term commitment to children who have experienced instability and trauma. We are inviting partners, churches, donors, and community leaders to help build a place where foster children don’t just stay — they belong.

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HOW IT WORKS

  • The program exists to provide:

    Structure
    Stability
    Healing
    Mentorship
    Opportunity

    Children in foster care often lack consistent adults and consistent environments. This program is designed to provide both.

  • The foundation of the program is a stable, family-style residential home.

    Structure

    •         8-12 children in Phase One
    •         24/7 trained residential staff
    •         Consistent house parents
    •         Structured daily routine

    Environment

    Children will live in a safe, structured home designed to feel like a family environment rather than an institution.

    Each child will have:

    •         A consistent bedroom space
    •         Personal belongings and storage
    •         Assigned chores
    •         Shared family-style meals
    •         A regular bedtime routine

    Goals

    •         Stability
    •         Predictability
    •         Emotional safety
    •         Healthy relationships with adults

  • Nearly every child in foster care has experienced trauma. Staff will be trained in trauma-informed care principles based on research in child and adolescent psychiatry and child development.

    Core practices

    •         De-escalation techniques
    •         Emotional regulation coaching
    •         Relationship-based discipline
    •         Safe behavioral intervention

    Key elements

    •         No physical punishment
    •         Clear boundaries
    •         Consistent expectations
    •         Emotional coaching

    The goal is healing, not punishment.

  • Children attend school on the premises and receive structured academic support.

    Academic Components

    Daily expectations:

    •         Homework support
    •         Tutoring if needed
    •         Study skills coaching

    Support Services

    •         Academic monitoring
    •         Teacher communication
    •         Individual education plans if needed

    Long-Term Academic Goals

    •         Grade-level progress
    •         High school graduation
    •         College or vocational pathways

  • Children in care often carry deep emotional wounds. The program will partner with licensed therapists specializing in trauma and child development. 

    Services

    •         Individual therapy
    •         Group therapy
    •         Crisis counseling
    •         Behavioral support planning 

    Frequency

    •         Weekly therapy sessions
    •         Monthly emotional progress evaluations

  • A major goal is preparing children for adulthood.

    Weekly Life Skills Curriculum

    Children will learn:

    Basic skills

    •         Cooking
    •         Cleaning
    •         Laundry
    •         Personal hygiene 

    Financial skills

    •         Budgeting
    •         Saving
    •         Banking basics 

    Practical skills

    •         Time management
    •         Conflict resolution
    •         Communication

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    Each child will be paired with a consistent adult mentor from the community.

    Mentors may include:

    •         Church members
    •         Professionals
    •         Community volunteers

    Mentor activities

    •         Monthly outings
    •         Academic encouragement
    •         Life conversations
    •         Positive role modeling

    This builds long-term relational stability.

  • Children will have the opportunity to participate in voluntary spiritual activities.

    These will include:

    •         Weekly chapel or devotion
    •         Prayer and reflection time
    •         Character education
    •         Service projects 

    Focus areas:

    •         Integrity
    •         Responsibility
    •         Compassion
    •         Forgiveness

  • Children need joy and play. 

    Activities

    •         Sports
    •         Outdoor activities
    •         Arts and music
    •         Field trips
    •         Summer camps

    This supports emotional development and confidence.

  • Whenever possible, the goal of foster care is healthy family reunification.

    The program will support this through:

    •         Communication with case workers
    •         Progress reports

  • Children need structure to feel safe.

    System

    Clear expectations

    •         Respect
    •         Honesty
    •         Responsibility 

    Discipline methods

    •         Restorative conversations
    •         Loss of privileges
    •         Reflection activities
    •         Behavior contracts 

    Focus: teaching accountability, not punishment.

  • Each child will receive:

    Medical care

    •         Routine physical exams
    •         Dental care
    •         Medication monitoring

    Wellness support

    •         Healthy meals
    •         Physical activity
    •         Sleep routines

  • Minimum staff in Phase One:
    Executive Director
    Residential House Parents (2–3)
    Therapist
    Case Manager
    Overnight Staff

    Staff must complete:

    •         Background checks
    •         CPR & First Aid
    •         Trauma training
    •         Foster care compliance training

  • Success will be measured through:

    •         Placement stability
    •         Academic progress
    •         Behavioral improvement
    •         Emotional regulation growth
    •         Graduation rates

    Annual program evaluations will measure these outcomes.