KVC and KMBC9 Cares for Kids are teaming up for a back-to-school drive for kids in foster care. Find out how you can get involved and help kids start their school year with confidence! There might even be a FREE cup of coffee from your favorite local KC spot in it for you.

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.

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.