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During National Adoption Month, KVC Health Systems Highlights the 122,000 Children and Teens In Need of Families

KVC Health Systems’ local teams have facilitated 5,539 children’s adoptions. Yet over 122,000 children nationally are still waiting for adoptive families.

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Can I Be a Single Foster Parent?

Can I foster as a single parent

Unmarried adults can become foster parents! Read firsthand accounts from single foster parents and learn if this choice is right for you.

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What No One Told Me About Becoming a Foster Parent

Foster Parents with kids - Becoming a Foster Parent

If you’re curious what becoming a foster parent really means — behind-the-scenes stories you may not have heard — read on to learn from these families.

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How to Find the Meaning of Life Through Helping Children

Meaning of Life - KVC Health Systems Foster Parents

People search every day for the meaning of life. What is it? For our foster parents, they have found their purpose through helping kids.

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2018 KVC Hero Luncheon Inspires Caring for Children in Crisis

2018 KVC Hero Luncheon

Over 600 people from across Kansas City filled the Overland Park Convention Center ballroom for the 7th annual KVC Hero Luncheon on Wednesday, May 30.

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KVC Health Systems Leaders Share Tips in New Children’s Book on Foster Care

foster care book

“Foster Care: One Dog’s Story of Change” is a great new book written by Julia Cook that helps adults explain foster care to children.

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The 6 Common Types of Foster Care

Types of foster care

When parents become unable to care for their children, different types of foster care exist to meet the unique needs of each child and family.

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Heroes Emerge at the 6th Annual KVC Hero Luncheon Benefitting Children in Need

2017 KVC Hero Luncheon

More than 550 people from all over the Kansas City metro filled the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel ballroom for the 6th Annual KVC Hero Luncheon on Thursday, June 15.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Foster Care

5 things to know about foster care

The U.S. foster care system is complex and can be confusing to understand. Here are five things you need to know, plus ideas for getting involved.

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KU Coach Bill Self Partners with KVC Health Systems to Help Children

KU coach Bill Self partners with KVC Health systems to recruit foster parents

During the March Madness NCAA tournament, KU Coach Bill Self is partnering with KVC to recruit new foster parents to care for children and teens.

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