Foster Parenting: Expectations vs. Reality

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.
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. No parent wants to imagine their child is at risk of suicide. Nevertheless, all caregivers […]
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.
Across the nation, outcomes for teens aging out of foster care are grim, and the need for loving families to foster teens continues to grow.
Over 400,000 children are in foster care in America. This community problem requires a community solution.
The new KIDS COUNT policy report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation describes what factors affect a child’s overall wellbeing.
Tips to help you stay optimistic and positive during challenging times. Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” offering helpful support from KVC experts.