Highly segregated, low-income neighborhoods such as Ferguson, MO, are experiencing a toxic stress epidemic. As parents become overwhelmed, children miss out on positive interactions needed for healthy brain development.

An executive order signed by President Obama encourages the federal government to design its policies and programs around behavioral science insights.

KVC is one of 15 nonprofit organization selected to participate in an initiative called, “Change in Mind: Applying Neurosciences to Revitalize Communities.”

For many child welfare professionals, relatives and foster parents, knowing how to help children heal from the damaging effects of childhood traumatic stress has been unclear… until now.

ReMoved is a short film that follows 9-year-old Zoe’s journey of being removed from her abusive birth home and being cared for by a foster parent.

More than 50 professionals attended a free seminar about childhood traumatic stress in Parsons, Kansas on May 20, 2015.

KVC is seeking real stories from children, youth, families and staff nationwide about reunification, foster care, adoption, in-home family services, behavioral/mental healthcare, residential psychiatric hospital care, and other services KVC provides.

Mental health is one of the hardest topics to bring up – but discussing it is one of the most important conversations people can have. Text, Talk, Act is a fun and innovative way to get young people talking about mental health.

On May 22, 2015, KVC Health Systems will celebrate the opening of the new KVC Institute in Olathe, Kansas.

On Tuesday, April 21, over 150 professionals attended a free seminar about childhood traumatic stress at the Ball Conference Center in Olathe, KS.