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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Family Strengthening, Foster Care, Adoption & More

Story Contest 2024

Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families, and KVC team members.

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

Thriving spring-summer 2025

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

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From Foster Care to Law School: One Woman’s Unstoppable Journey

Danya - from foster care to law school - one woman's unstoppable journey

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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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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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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Simone Biles’ Journey: Mental Health, Connection and Resilience

Simone Biles has not only changed gymnastics forever but she’s also transformed the way we look at mental health. There’s so much we can learn about the impact of connection and self-care from her story.

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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Foster Care & Adoption

Collage of images from submitted stories

Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families, and KVC team members.

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

Spring/Summer 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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From Crisis to Connection: Family Strengthening and Prevention Services at KVC

KVC’s foster care prevention and family preservation services strengthen families and improve outcomes for children.

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Navigating the Holidays: How to Help Children as a Caregiver or Foster Parent

The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions for kids in foster care, learn how caregivers can navigate this season and provide emotional support.

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