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The National Foster Care Placement Crisis: Why Are Kids Sleeping in Offices? [VIDEO]

National foster care placement crisis: Why are kids sleeping in offices, hotels and more?

In recent years, some children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no foster homes or care centers available. Why is this happening and how can we stop it?

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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.

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Why Expressive Therapy? Explore the Link Between Creativity and Mental Health

Expressive therapies, like art, music, and recreational therapy combine psychology and the creative process to promote healing. Learn more about the link between creativity and mental health.

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How to Talk to Children About Mental Health and Suicide

Some children struggle to share their emotions. That’s why parents need to take the lead. Learn how to talk about mental health and suicide with children.

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The 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline: Spreading Awareness and Saving Lives One Year In

988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline

988 is a national suicide prevention hotline providing support to those experiencing mental distress. Learn more about it’s impact here.

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Children’s Mercy and KVC Health Systems Form Joint Venture to Build New $53 Million Mental Wellness Campus

Groundbreaking photo of Children's Mercy Olathe and KVC Health Systems Camber Mental Health Mental Wellness Campus for Youth and Adults - Gov. Laura Kelly U.S. Senator Jerry Moran U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids Sunderland Foundations Former House Speaker Ron Ryckman

As our nation faces a mental health crisis, two leading children’s healthcare organizations have come together to build a new $53 million Mental Wellness Campus in Olathe, KS.

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New Thriving Magazine: Robin’s Inspiring Foster Care Success Story, KVC Missouri & Great Circle Become One & More

In KVC’s Thriving magazine, read inspiring stories about health, strengthening families, creating families, and the latest news and events.

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KVC Health Systems Receives Kansas SPARK Grant, Igniting $53M Campaign to Build Mental Wellness Campus

KVC Health Systems, with a key partner and philanthropic supporters, is expanding inpatient pediatric and adult mental health treatment in Kansas City.

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How Academic Stress and Digital Learning Impact Students’ Mental Health

As digital learning becomes more common, so does academic stress. Read on to find out how this can affect students’ mental health!

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10 Ways to Stay Positive During Trying Times

KVC experts share top tips to help you stay positive, even through stressful and uncertain times.

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