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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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The Emotional Journey of Adoption from Foster Care: Navigating Loss, Attachment & Bonding

Join us as we look at the emotional side of adoption, what it’s like to navigate loss, prepare for adoption and build secure relationships in the wake of trauma. 

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

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

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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption

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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Foster Parenting: Expectations vs. Reality

Foster Care

What are common expectations when starting foster care? And how does reality measure up? Learn what it’s really like to be a foster parent.

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New Thriving Magazine: Robin’s Inspiring Foster Care Success Story, KVC Missouri & Great Circle Become One & More

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

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Inspiring Success Story: Robin was Once a Girl in Foster Care, Now She’s a Registered Nurse [VIDEO]

Read how Robin took control of her destiny, choosing to defy the statistics about children in foster care rather than be defined by them.

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4 Ways Foster Parents Can Support Children in Foster Care Through the Holidays

Support Children in foster care at the holidays

Children in foster care may need extra support around the holidays. In this blog, learn four ways you can encourage kids in your care. 

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KVC Health Systems Celebrates National Adoption Month and Spotlights Need for Adoptive Families

National Adoption Day 2022

November is National Adoption Month, and KVC’s local teams have facilitated 5,783 children’s adoptions. Yet over 117,000 children nationally are still waiting for adoptive families.

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