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The Key to Succeeding When Working in an Emotionally Challenging Field

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Every job comes with stress. For professionals working in human services and health care, practicing this one activity is vital in order to succeed.

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KVC Health Systems Releases Moving Stories of Families Who Overcame Adversity

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Read these poignant stories of how nonprofit KVC Health Systems helped children and families who overcame adversity including child abuse or neglect, mental health challenges, or family struggles.

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How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime

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The repeated stress of abuse, neglect or other family challenges can impact the developing brains and bodies of children, creating life-long effects.

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2017 KVC Gala at the Station Raises Over $300K for Children and Families

KVC's The Gala at the Station 2018

Funds raised will help children and families KVC serves with in-home family support, behavioral health, foster care, adoption and children’s psychiatric hospitals.

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National Adoption Month: KVC Health Systems Celebrates 4,000 Children’s Adoptions

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More than 110,000 U.S. children in foster care are waiting for loving adoptive families. KVC Health Systems will facilitate nearly 100 children’s adoptions this November.

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KVC Opening Children’s Shelters to Replace Lost Capacity in Kansas

The short-term care options in Kansas City, Hays and Wichita will provide a safe place for children waiting to be matched with a relative or foster family.

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How the Opioid Epidemic is Literally Changing Kids’ Brains

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Dr. Nadine Burke Harris was recently interviewed by Mother Jones, a nonprofit news organization, to discuss the developmental and physiological effects that the opioid epidemic is having on children.

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Sierra’s Story of Hope, Healing and Resilience [VIDEO]

Sierra's story of resilience

Growing up, Sierra was abused, neglected and never felt safe in her own home. Her foster parents have been instrumental in helping her heal and experience the love and support she deserves.

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First Ever Study of Trauma-Informed Foster Care Shows Stunning Results

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A five-year child trauma study conducted with KVC Kansas shows how to help children in foster care.

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Leaders in Reducing Out-of-Home and Congregate Care for Children Join Together

Building Bridges Initiative

Building Bridges Initiative joins forces with the Provider Exchange, a network of child welfare providers bringing additional expertise to improve lives.

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