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9 Things in “Instant Family” That Are Totally Accurate

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Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne star in the heartwarming movie “Instant Family.” See 9 aspects of the movie that accurately depict foster care and adoption.

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KVC Health Systems Celebrates Over 100 Children’s Adoptions During National Adoption Month

National Adoption Month

In the U.S. there are more than 120,000 children and teens who are waiting for forever families. In November, KVC Health Systems will facilitate over 100 children’s adoptions.

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5 Things All Families Need to Thrive

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Challenges can happen in any family. Here are the protective factors families need to remain strong and overcome those challenges.

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How to Address Challenging Behaviors in Children

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Is your child’s behavior typical? Do you praise your child far more frequently than you discipline him or her? Learn how to address challenging behaviors.

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Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Adopted From Foster Care by Grandparents

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Ron and Nellie Biles adopted their granddaughters Simone and Adria from foster care in 2001.

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5 Things Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health

5 things every child needs for good mental health

Good mental health gives children the ability to interact in social environments, follow directions, solve problems and manage their emotions.

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Spring 2016 “KVC Matters” Newsletter Now Available

2016 KVC Spring Newsletter online now

Read the latest stories of how KVC is helping children and families across the U.S.

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The Best Stories of Children and Families Staying Together, Finding Healing and Finding Each Other

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Hear real-life examples of how KVC is touching lives through in-home family support, reunification services, foster care, adoption, behavioral healthcare and psychiatric hospitals.

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KVC Celebrates Staff During Social Work Month

Throughout the month of March, our KVC teams in four states recognized and celebrated staff who provide exceptional care and support to children and families in need.

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The Biological Consequences for Children Living in Poverty… and What We Can Do

Highly segregated, low-income neighborhoods such as Ferguson, MO, are experiencing a toxic stress epidemic. As parents become overwhelmed, children miss out on positive interactions needed for healthy brain development.

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