New Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More
The newest issue of KVC Health Systems’ print magazine, Thriving, is now available online here! This Fall/Winter 2025-26 issue is packed full of stories about people finding the powerful human connection and help needed to break the cycle of adversity; live happy, healthy lives; and create bright futures. Read below for some of the great content you’ll find inside.
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COVER STORY — We Were Scared, Overwhelmed and In Crisis – But With KVC’s Help, We Found Peace
When Lauren and Richard welcomed their miracle baby, Gabriel, they never imagined the complex needs that he would have as he grew up. But those needs would lead them on a journey from crisis to hope as they discovered KVC’s support.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
Children May Not Remember Trauma, But Their Bodies Do
The latest neuroscience tells us that trauma affects a child’s developing brain and impacts their behavior, biological development and even later-life health.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
What to Expect as a New Foster Parent: 7 Tips to Help You Feel Confident and Prepared
It’s normal to experience challenges as a new foster parent, but with our support and these tips, you’ll feel confident and ready to make a difference.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
Scarlett’s Reunification Story: A Journey of Love, Healing and Homecoming
Discover how Trent and Mindy’s foster parenting journey created lifelong bonds, showcasing the power of connection and safe reunification.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
The Power of Nutrition in Mental Wellness
What we eat can shape how we feel. Discover key nutrients and tips for mindful eating habits.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
Expanding Hearts and Home: The Easley Family’s Story of Adoption and Parenthood
Two KVC employees, Brett and Katie, discovered the joy of parenthood through foster parenting. They had always dreamed of having a family of their own — and through adoption from foster care, their home and hearts are now full.
Read it now in Thriving or read the expanded online article here.
Meet Children Who Need a Forever Family
Meet Children Who Need a Forever Family: Thomas, Brezhauna, Zayonn, Zayden, Lucy, Josiah & Skyla, are each waiting for a loving adoptive family. Learn more about these youth, including their unique personalities, strengths and interests.
Read it now in Thriving or visit the KVC Adoption website (Kansas youth).
KVC Health Systems & St. Louis Children’s Hospital: Partners in Pediatric Mental Health
Together, as experts in children’s mental health and wellness and as invested members of our community, our two organizations are working to address a critical care gap for kids suffering from mental health conditions by constructing a new world-class mental health campus on KVC’s existing Webster Groves campus.
Read it now in Thriving or stay up to date here.
There are many more stories packed into this issue of Thriving. Check it out today!
You can also visit our news archive to view past issues of our print magazine.
KVC Health Systems is a family of private, nonprofit organizations that strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help people achieve mental health wellness. The KVC network has over 2,700 employees nationwide across 65 locations in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Kentucky, and West Virginia. KVC has positively impacted over 300,000 people’s lives in its nearly-200 year history of providing heart-centered service. In addition, KVC is proud to to be named the #15 Best-Led Company in the U.S. (Glassdoor), to be in the Top 1% of employers nationally with its high Indeed Work Wellbeing score of 82, and to have employee engagement that is nearly double the national average (Gallup). KVC is accredited by The Joint Commission, considered the gold standard in healthcare. Learn more about KVC Health Systems here and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and X.
