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How to Find the Meaning of Life Through Helping Children

Meaning of Life - KVC Health Systems Foster Parents

People search every day for the meaning of life. What is it? For our foster parents, they have found their purpose through helping kids.

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Why Family Preservation Services That Prevent Foster Care Are Key to Healthy Communities

Family Preservation at KVC Health Systems

Families deserve to stay together when safely possible. With family preservation services and new funding, more families can stay together.

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Children’s Seasons Brightened by Generous Holiday Heroes

KVC Holiday Heroes 2018 holiday donations

Thanks to the generosity of individuals, organizations, and communities, KVC provided holiday donations to thousands of children and teens in need this year.

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9 Things in “Instant Family” That Are Totally Accurate

Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star in the heartwarming movie “Instant Family.” See 9 aspects of the movie that accurately depict foster care and adoption.

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CBS Special “A Home for the Holidays” Celebrates Adoption from Foster Care

For the past 20 years, the CBS Television Network has broadcast an annual holiday special to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children waiting to be adopted from the U.S. foster care system.

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Fighting the Opioid Crisis

Opioid Crisis

Understand what the opioid crisis is, how the epidemic started, who it affects and how you can help right now.

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KVC Health Systems Celebrates Over 100 Children’s Adoptions During National Adoption Month

National Adoption Month

In the U.S. there are more than 120,000 children and teens who are waiting for forever families. In November, KVC Health Systems will facilitate over 100 children’s adoptions.

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The Inspiring True Stories at the Heart of Our Work

inspiring true stories

Read the inspiring true stories of how nonprofit KVC Health Systems has partnered with children and families to help them overcome adversity including child abuse or neglect, mental health challenges, or family struggles.

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Sportswriter, Author and Humorist Joe Posnanski Headlines KVC Hero Luncheon

2018 KVC Hero Luncheon

The luncheon, taking place on May 30 in Overland Park, Kan., will raise funds while honoring and inspiring Everyday Heroes who support children and families in need.

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KVC Health Systems Leaders Share Tips in New Children’s Book on Foster Care

foster care book

“Foster Care: One Dog’s Story of Change” is a great new book written by Julia Cook that helps adults explain foster care to children.

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