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

Two KVC employees discovered the joy of parenthood through adoption. Brett and Katie always dreamed of having a family of their own, and through adoption from foster care their home and hearts are full!

Answering this question gives us a chance to tell you both about our history and our future… where we’ve been, and where we’re going.

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.

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.

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

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

If you or someone in your care is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately. *Updated May 2025 No parent wants to imagine their child is at risk of suicide. […]

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

November is National Adoption Month, and KVC’s local teams have facilitated 5,783 children’s adoptions. Yet over 117,000 children nationally are still waiting for adoptive families.