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What Blue Zones Teach Us About Strong Connections and Healthy Living

Photo of a woman enjoying the outdoor dinner party with her family and friends.

In the Blue Zones, people are living longer and healthier lives, and their social connections play a big role in this. Learn more about how connections nourish the soul and enrich our lives.

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New Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & 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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The Loneliness Epidemic: Cultivating a Culture of Connection

The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory on the loneliness epidemic. Here’s how connection can bring healing and support well-being.

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Stories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Family Reunification, Foster Care and Adoption

Read award-winning, inspiring stories of connection from children and families we’ve served, foster and adoptive families, and KVC team members.

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Foster Care in America: Realities, Challenges and Solutions

Foster Care in America

Over 400,000 children are in foster care in America. This community problem requires a community solution.

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4 Tips for Raising a Charitable Child

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Encouraging your child to give back to others in their community helps them develop empathy, appreciation, higher self-esteem and much more.

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Brain Science-Infused Policies Achieve Healthier Outcomes for Children and Families

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A new policy released by the Alliance’s Change in Mind cohort identifies how healthy brain development of children and youth leads to a thriving and prosperous society.

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Legacy of KVC’s CEO for 35 Years: Treat Every Child as Your Own

Wayne Sims with Sherry Love, Paul Klayder and Anne Roberts

Since 1980, Wayne Sims has grown KVC exponentially from a single home serving at-risk children in Kansas City, Kan. to a national organization serving nearly 60,000 children and families each year across the U.S.

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Children’s Book Inspires Kids in Foster Care to Find Their Hero

Dr. Jamie Schwanst’s second book “Finding Your Hero” encourages children in foster care to find heroes in their communities who can support and guide them toward becoming a successful adult.

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