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At 2021 Celebration, KVC Health Systems Will Honor Heroes, Thank Supporters and Share Its Impact

KVC 2021 Annual Celebration

The event, live-streamed on YouTube this year, will include an update from KVC President and CEO Jason Hooper, stories of people whose lives have been changed by KVC services, and awards for heroes and partners.

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Reunification: How Foster Parents and Birth Parents Can Work Together

Family working towards reunification

Learn how experienced foster parents promote safe family reunification and support birth parents.

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A Day in the Life of a Social Worker

day in the life of a social worker

Have you wondered what it’s really like to be a social worker? Get a behind-the-scenes look at day in the life of a social worker here!

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KVC Health Systems Launches KVC Missouri and Names New President

KVC Missouri Launch

KVC Missouri is a nonprofit organization that includes KVC Niles, based in the heart of Kansas City, MO, and a range of new community-based services for children and families. Learn more about the organization’s vision and leadership.

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7 Ways You Can Help a Child in Foster Care (Without Being a Foster Parent)

Woman wants to help a child in foster care

Learn seven different things you can do (besides becoming a foster parent) to help a child in foster care!

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What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

children's psychiatric hospital

Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.

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How to Support Children’s Mental Health During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic can be an immense source of stress and fear in children and teens, just like with adults. While you can’t change COVID-19, you can create a positive […]

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Why Youth in Foster Care Are Vulnerable to Human Trafficking and How Caregivers Can Protect Them

foster care and human trafficking connection

The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.

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Foster Parent Training Resources that Help Families Flourish

foster parent training

KVC provides foster parent training, resources and ongoing support to ensure success for foster parents and the children in their care.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Special 50th Anniversary Issue Celebrates Helping Over 300,000 People

KVC Health Systems Thriving Magazine 50th Anniversary Issue

In this 50th Anniversary issue of Thriving, KVC Health Systems commemorates 50 years of heart-centered service to children and families.

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