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Expanding Hearts and Home: The Easley Family’s Story of Adoption and Parenthood

Two KVC employees discovered the joy of parenthood through adoption. Brett and Katie always dreamed of having a family of their own, and through adoption from foster care their home and hearts are full!

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New Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More

Cover of Fall 2024/Winter 2025 issue of Thriving

In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events.

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KVC Health Systems Opens First Joint Venture Hospital: Children’s Mercy Kansas City and Camber Mental Health Unveil $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus

The new Children’s Mercy + Camber Mental Health 72-bed mental wellness campus will officially open on December 2, 2024. This new hospital will have the ability to provide life-saving inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment to more than 3,400 patients each year.

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3 Levels of Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment for Children and Teens

Children's Mental Health

Learn about the types of mental health treatment for children and teens that can put your child on the path to mental health wellness.

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What Effect Does the Environment Have on Your Health & How We Can Improve Community Health

Family preparing homemade pizza

Did you know the social determinants account for anywhere from 30-55% of health outcomes? Together, we can make our environments safer and healthier!

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Over 78,000 Lives Changed: KVC Health Systems’ Incredible 2024 Impact

KVC transformed the lives of over 78,000 children, adults, and families in 2024. Explore the impact of our work through family preservation, foster care, adoption, and mental health services.

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What You Can Do To Prevent Suicide

September is Suicide Prevention Month

To help protect you and those close to you from suicide, it’s important to learn the warning signs and how you can help prevent it.

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The National Foster Care Placement Crisis: Why Are Kids Sleeping in Offices? [VIDEO]

National foster care placement crisis: Why are kids sleeping in offices, hotels and more?

In recent years, some children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?

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2024 KVC Kids Classic Golf: Over $158,000 Raised Amid Heat and Heartfelt Support

On August 26th, the 23rd Annual KVC Kids Classic Golf Tournament brought together a remarkable community of sponsors, attendees, and volunteers, raising over $158,000 to support KVC’s mission of ensuring […]

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Addressing the Emergency Room Crisis: KVC’s Efforts to Improve Access to Mental Health Services

Young teenage female patient talking to professional mental therapist.

We are facing a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health and the need for care is greater than ever. Emergency rooms have become both the first and last resort for many children and families. Learn more about the emergency room crisis and how KVC is working to expand access to quality, compassionate mental health treatment.

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