Children's Mental Health, Foster Care & More

Children’s Mental Health, Foster Care & More

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We all need connection, and that’s why we exist. KVC is a family of nonprofits that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental wellness.

We’re proud to have roots going back to the early 1800s. Our 2,700 caring professionals provide in-home family strengthening services, foster care, adoption, mental health treatment, and inpatient children’s psychiatric treatment across five states: Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, and West Virginia. KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered the gold standard in healthcare. More about KVC here.

Join us in enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families by making a donation or exploring KVC careers.

Read about our new partnership Children’s Mercy Kansas City or our partnership with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

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Latest News

November 24, 2025

Proper hair care allows children to feel loved and celebrated. National Adoption Month is a perfect time to learn the importance of textured hair care and ensure all families have the resources they need to feel connected and confident. Read on to get helpful tips and practical resources.

November 20, 2025

At KVC, we believe hope has the power to heal, connect and inspire us to keep going even in challenging times. In the past year, that hope turned into action — and impact that will last. KVC now reaches families across five states, ensuring care is close to home and rooted in connection. Read more about what your support has made possible this year and see the impact for yourself.

			
							KVC is a great organization for our region. Their mission to assist children, parents, and families on getting back on their feet and find solutions for their well-being is something each community desperately needs. Having the pleasure to partner with KVC, I have witnessed how KVC can make a difference for those families and foster improvement in their lives. The dedication of their leadership, staff, and volunteers is noticeable and shows how committed they are to sustaining long-term results in our community.			

				Bryan Loveridge			

			 12/20/2024
			
							I have seen firsthand how KVC Health Systems and their subsidiaries impact our community and youth on a daily basis. Working closely with KVC leadership, I can truly say how professional and committed they are in all aspects of their operations. I would not hesitate to reach out for help for my children at any of their behavioral health care facilities. Their new hospital in Olathe KS is a first-class state-of-the-art facility that was designed with a trauma-informed lens and is an extremely safe facility while still a normative environment for the best healing environment possible. Can't say enough about KVC and Camber staff, they are all dedicated to helping all their patients.			

				Michael Comer			

			 12/13/2024
			
							Partnering with KVC has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It's clear that their team is passionate, skilled, and deeply committed to their mission. Seeing the improvements and outcomes that result from their efforts reaffirms just how important their work is.			

				Sara Waters			

			 12/13/2024
			
							I have been consistently impressed by KVC's commitment to patient care. Their team is highly organized and responsive. It's clear they prioritize quality in everything they do. I highly recommend KVC to anyone seeking exceptional healthcare services.			

				perla soto			

			 12/13/2024
			
							KVC is a tremendous organization, serving families and children in crisis. Their Camber facility, recently opened in partnership with Children’s Mercy, is best in class and fills a huge void for behavioral health in Johnson County.			

				Sean Hurley			

			 12/13/2024
			
							KVC has been a pleasure to work with. They are not only professional but caring and will go above and beyond to help!			

				Chandra Horne			

			 12/13/2024
			
							KVC is a wonderful care provider. The staff are incredible, and I am grateful for them.			

				Jessie Smith			

			 12/13/2024
			
							KVC is such a great organization- they help communities and families in so many different ways.			

				Bo Tunberg			

			 12/06/2024
			
				Cherie Reid			

			 8/25/2023
			
							We've had the honor of working with KVC for the past 6+ years. Their teams are filled with brilliant, caring people who strive to make a positive difference for children and families every day. They continue to push themselves as an organization and have been nationally recognized time and again for their incredible, trauma-informed work in child welfare and behavioral healthcare—both by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and through collaborations with organizations like NYU and Sesame Street in Communities. They've accomplished so much good in their 50-year history, and we have no doubt they will only continue to do so in the next 50!			

				Johnny Lightning Strikes Again			

			 9/25/2021
			
							We love KVC. Imperfect of course but fighting for KS kids.			

				Ben Long			

			 9/25/2020
			
				Dustin Larson			

			 9/25/2020
			
				Alberta Boulkhouatem			

			 9/25/2019
			
				Miller Family			

			 9/25/2018
			
				Jonathan Stahl			

			 9/25/2018
			
				Samuel Dodda			

			 9/25/2017

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Textured Hair Care Guide: Parents & Caregivers Can Boost Confidence & Connection

Nearly 85,000 Lives Changed: KVC Health Systems’ Incredible 2025 Impact