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Kansas Mother Works Hard to be Reunited with Her Children

Keri Strahler’s children were removed from her care and placed with a relative so she could focus on her mental health issues. Since the children have returned home, Keri has put into practice the important lessons she learned through family preservation services offered to her.

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The Daniels Family Journey to Reunification

The Daniels family had their children removed from their home and placed in foster care. Watch Eric and Nicolette’s story about how they worked hard to reunite their family.

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Foster Parent Michael French Nominated for Father of the Year

Jeanetta Davis surprised her foster father with her essay on “What My Father Means To Me”

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Common Myths About Foster Care and Adoption

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Foster care and adoption from foster care are often misunderstood. We’ve identified some of the most common myths along with their realities.

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Family Reunification Month Honors Parents Who Overcame Challenges

During the month of June, we celebrate families that have achieved reunification after facing difficult times.

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KVC Health Systems Breaks Ground on New Research Institute

The new Institute for Practice Improvement and Innovations in Child and Family Services will include special features like a high-tech Interactive Adoption Center to help more children in foster care find their forever family.

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KU Basketball Coach Bill Self to Speak at KVC Hero Luncheon

KVC Health Systems will host its 3rd annual Hero Luncheon on June 19 at the Overland Park Marriott in Overland Park, Kan. The event is an exclusive opportunity to hear directly from University of Kansas head basketball coach Bill Self, who will share unique insights from the most recent season and inspire people about their potential to be a hero for local children.

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New Trauma Seminar Announced

The NYU/KVC Midwest Trauma Training Center will offer a seminar on child trauma in Pittsburg, KS on July 8, 2014.

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KVC Matters Spring 2014 Newsletter Available

In this Spring 2014 issue, you’ll read about a new USDA-funded program that uses iPads to help children in foster care, our work in Washington, D.C., and more.

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Foster Families to Gather at KVC’s Annual Conference

KVC Health Systems, a national child welfare and behavioral healthcare organization headquartered in Olathe, Kan., will host its 16th Annual Resource Family Conference April 25-26 at the Overland Park Marriott in Overland Park, Kan.

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