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KVC Health Systems’ Vision, Mission and Values

KVC uses many guiding values and belief statements which provide the foundation for all we do.

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4 State-Specific Factors That Affect a Child’s Wellbeing

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The new KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation describes what factors affect a child’s overall wellbeing.

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How KVC Team Members Change Lives One Relationship at a Time

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What makes a career at KVC meaningful? Team members share inspiring success stories of caring connections, compassion and life-changing impact.

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Safe & Connected™ Practice Model: How KVC Is Transforming Child Welfare & Long-Term Wellbeing

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 […]

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A Day in the Life of Foster Parents: What Foster Parenting Is Really Like

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.

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Fact or Fiction – What is True About Child Abuse?

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Do you know what is true and what is myth when it comes to child abuse? Find out the most common misconceptions along with their realities.

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10 Surprising Things You Didn’t Know About Social Workers

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Behind every moment of stability, there’s a social worker who helped make it possible. But what do social workers actually do day to day? From supporting families in crisis to providing a majority of mental health care in the U.S., their impact goes far beyond what most people realize. Here are 10 surprising things you may not know about social workers.

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When Childhood Is Content: Shari Franke’s Story and Protecting Children Online

Shari Franke’s memoir, The House of My Mother, has sparked national conversations about family vlogging, children’s privacy and child abuse prevention. One of our child safety experts shares insights on the risks of posting children’s lives online and what we can all do to keep children safe.

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The 5 Most Common Mental Disorders in Children

By understanding the most common disorders and factors that might be hindering to a child’s development, we can help our children get the attention and treatment they need.

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From Foster Care to a Flourishing Career in Public Health: One Woman’s Unstoppable Journey

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The appx. 20,000 youth who age out of foster care nationally each year face an uncertain future. But with a caring KVC employee’s support and her extended family’s love, Danya defied the odds and built a bright future.

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