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KVC and KMBC9 Cares for Kids are teaming up for a back-to-school drive for kids served by KVC. Find out how you can get involved and help kids start their school year with confidence! There might even be a FREE cup of coffee from your favorite local KC spot in it for you.
What makes a career at KVC meaningful? Team members share inspiring success stories of caring connections, compassion and life-changing impact.
Addiction has been widely viewed as the result of poor self-control and personal behavioral choices. In this TEDMED talk, Dr. Volkow discusses how images of the human brain provide insight into the role of the chemical dopamine.
Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families and KVC team members.
When a child you care about is autistic, you may notice their creativity, honesty, deep focus, strong sense of fairness or unique way of connecting. You may also wonder how […]
At KVC, our work has always been rooted in a simple but powerful belief: children are safest and healthiest when they grow up connected to their families and communities. Every […]
What’s foster parenting really like? Three foster parents share their honest stories about daily life and the impact of providing a safe, supportive home to children and teens in crisis.
In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events. In this issue, find journal prompts recommended by mental health professionals, Heather’s real-life story of family reunification and a look into KVC’s work culture that resulted in being named Glassdoor’s #15 Best-Led Company in the U.S.
Being a fan can be more than fun. From Taylor Swift and Star Wars to Chiefs Kingdom and the FIFA World Cup 2026™, healthy fandom can help children and teens make friends and feel less alone. Hear how KVC’s mental health experts explain the mental health benefits of fandom.
Thanks to generous sponsors and community members, KVC’s 2026 Gala raised a record-breaking $625,000 to support children’s mental health.
