Skip to main content

KVC Health Systems

Posts Tagged ‘childhood trauma’

Navigating the Holidays: How to Help Children as a Caregiver or Foster Parent

The holidays can bring up a lot of emotions for kids in foster care, learn how caregivers can navigate this season and provide emotional support.

Read More

The Emotional Journey of Adoption from Foster Care: Navigating Loss, Attachment & Bonding

Join us as we look at the emotional side of adoption, what it’s like to navigate loss, prepare for adoption and build secure relationships in the wake of trauma. 

Read More

Foster Parenting: Expectations vs. Reality

Foster Care

What are common expectations when starting foster care? And how does reality measure up? Learn what it’s really like to be a foster parent.

Read More

4 Ways Foster Parents Can Support Children in Foster Care Through the Holidays

Support Children in foster care at the holidays

Children in foster care may need extra support around the holidays. In this blog, learn four ways you can encourage kids in your care. 

Read More

How Gun Violence Affects Your Child and How to Support Their Mental Health

Gun violence is prevalent in the U.S. and the leading cause of death for children. Find out how you can help your child cope and feel safe.

Read More

New Thriving Magazine: The Power of Love Changes Siblings’ Lives Forever and Other Success Stories

KVC Health Systems' Thriving magazine - Spring/Summer 2022

In this latest issue of KVC’s Thriving magazine, you’ll read child and family success stories, helpful health tips, and our latest news and events.

Read More

4 State-Specific Factors That Affect a Child’s Wellbeing

child wellbeing

The new KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation describes what factors affect a child’s overall wellbeing.

Read More

Oprah Winfrey Examines Childhood Trauma and How to Treat It

Oprah reports on childhood trauma

*Photo credit: 60 Minutes In the United States, an epidemic has been sweeping across the nation, being passed down from generation to generation and contributing to some of the worst […]

Read More

What to Expect When a Child Discharges From a Children’s Psychiatric Hospital

children's psychiatric hospital

Read this article to understand how you can continue helping a child after they discharge from a children’s psychiatric hospital.

Read More

Why Youth in Foster Care Are Vulnerable to Human Trafficking and How Caregivers Can Protect Them

foster care and human trafficking connection

The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.

Read More