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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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New Thriving Magazine: A Father’s Inspiring Story, Introducing Camber Children’s Mental Health & More

KVC Health Systems Thriving Magazine Fall 2022 Winter 2023 - A Father's Story of Transformation and Hope

In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read new child and family success stories, how foster and birth parents can work together, and KVC news and events.

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How to Support LGBTQIA+ Youth: Gender-Affirming Care and Resources

LGBTQIA youth

Having just ONE accepting and affirming adult can change the life of an LGBTQIA+ youth. Learn ways to show your support today.

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New Thriving Magazine: The Power of Love Changes Siblings’ Lives Forever and Other Success Stories

KVC Health Systems' Thriving magazine - Spring/Summer 2022

In this latest issue of KVC’s Thriving magazine, you’ll read child and family success stories, helpful health tips, and our latest news and events.

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20 Success Stories: Mental Health, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption Support Transform Lives

Inspiring success stories - mental health success stories - foster care and adoption success stories - family reunification success stories

Looking for mental health success stories? Family reunification after foster care success stories? Adoption success stories? These miracles happen daily at KVC!

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What It’s Really Like to Foster Teens (And Why You Should Do It)

Fostering Teens

Across the nation, outcomes for teens aging out of foster care are grim, and the need for loving families to foster teens continues to grow.

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