For families who pursue adopting a child through foster care, one of the most important things for a parent to be mindful of is the child’s transition from foster care to a permanent, forever family.

On Saturday, November 21, over 600 guests gathered at the Historic Firestone Building in downtown Kansas City, MO to raise funds for children and families served by KVC.

Proceeds benefit children in foster care including those needing an adoptive family.

On October 30, over 200 donors, community partners and employees gathered to celebrate KVC Health Systems’ impact in the lives of children and families over the past year

On October 30, KVC will unveil its impact in the lives of children and families over the past year, present its 45th Hero Award to director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Blue Valley Ban Corp and the Bank Bob Regnier, and recognize Wayne Sims on his 35th anniversary as KVC Health Systems’ Chief Executive Officer.

Dr. Jamie Schwanst’s second book “Finding Your Hero” encourages children in foster care to find heroes in their communities who can support and guide them toward becoming a successful adult.

The KVC Institute for Health Systems Innovation today released its “Big Idea” campaign describing how public and private agencies and other stakeholders can transform foster care in America.

KVC Health Systems’ partnership with the Kauffman Center benefits Kansas youth in foster care and those at a KVC children’s psychiatric hospital.

A Kansas mother’s relationship with her teenage son was in crisis. Find out how intensive services provided by KVC helped them understand each other’s needs and safely reunite.

“Aging Out” follows the lives of 11 young people in Southern California who have recently or are in the process of aging out of the foster care system.