New Thriving Magazine: Real Stories of Healing, Fresh Starts, Tips to Strengthen Connections & More
The newest issue of KVC Health Systems’ print magazine, Thriving, is now available online! Our Fall/Winter 2026-27 issue shares powerful stories of people finding connection, hope and healing. Inside, you’ll read how children, adults and families are getting the help they need to move forward and build healthier futures. Explore a few highlights from the issue below.
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COVER STORY
Ren’s Story: How Mental Health Treatment from KVC Helped One Family Heal
At just 6 years old, Ren was experiencing daylong meltdowns, unpredictable behaviors and multiple crisis stays at hospitals. Ren’s family felt isolated and unsure where to turn. Read how one family found healing, hope and support.
Read it now in Thriving or watch their video.
Why AI Chatbots Can’t Replace Human Connection: Protecting Youth Mental Health in a Digital World
Discover the intersection of AI and mental health, the risks of replacing real connection with technology, and how families can build healthy boundaries around technology.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded article here.
Kim’s Story: From Shelter Resident to Staff Member
“KVC has changed my life in more ways than one. Being able to go from staying at the shelter to working at it has been amazing.”
Read it now in Thriving or read more.
How Much Does Adoption Cost?
Interested in growing your family through adoption? You may have heard that it can be very expensive. However, one option is basically free!
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded article here.
Bringing Hope Close to Home
Coming in late 2026: St. Louis Children’s and KVC Health Systems are opening a new, state-of-the-art children’s mental health hospital and fully renovated outpatient treatment facility on the KVC Missouri Children’s Mental Wellness Campus in Webster Groves.
Read it now in Thriving or stay up to date.
How to Talk to Kids About Feelings (Even When They Don’t Want To)
Tired of one-word answers? Learn how to help your child open up with real strategies, calming prompts and tips from a Camber Mental Health expert.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded article here.
Meet Children Who Need a Forever Family
Jacob, Quentin, Giovanni & Gabriel are waiting for a loving adoptive family. Learn more about these youth, including their unique personalities, strengths and interests.
Meet these youth in Thriving or learn more about adoption from foster care.
How Foster Care Impacts the Whole Family
Foster care affects everyone in the home. Learn how fostering a child can impact partners, children and foster parents —and how to support your whole family along the way.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded article here.
There are many more stories packed into this exciting issue of Thriving. Check it out today!
You can also visit our news archive to view past issues of our print magazine.
About KVC Health Systems
KVC Health Systems is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness. Through our broad continuum of care, we are proud to be a national leader in mental health, child welfare, and health and human services transformation.
Today our team is 2,800 professionals strong across Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, West Virginia, and beyond. We’re among the top 1% of employers in the U.S. who have achieved an ultra-rare Work Wellbeing score of 86 on Indeed, showing KVC is an exceptional place to work.
In addition, we are proud to be named the #15 Best-Led Company in the U.S. (Glassdoor) and to have employee engagement that is nearly double the national average (Gallup). Learn more about our workplace culture of belonging and growth.
KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered the gold standard in healthcare. Learn more about KVC here and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.
