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Coping During COVID-19: Support and Solutions to Help You Cope In The Coronavirus Crisis

Family staying home during coronavirus outbreak, coping during COVID-19

“Coping During COVID-19” is a biweekly blog and video series supporting your mental health during the coronavirus crisis. Find practical tips and helpful links.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Sesame Street Helps Children Understand Tough Topics & More

New KVC Health Systems Thriving Magazine: Sesame Street Helps Children Understand Foster Care and Parental Addiction and More

In the latest issue of Thriving, you’ll read stories about healthy child brain development, strengthening families, creating new families through adoption, and much more!

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Sesame Street Introduces Karli, a Young Muppet in Foster Care, During National Foster Care Month

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Our friends at Sesame Street in Communities have launched a new foster care initiative with free resources for children, parents and providers.

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Sesame Workshop Selects KVC to Partner for Early Childhood Initiative

Sesame Street in Communities Selects KVC

Kansas City, Kansas joins Kansas City, Missouri as a Sesame Street in Communities city through partnerships with the Family Conservancy, KVC Health Systems, and Project Eagle.

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5 Things All Families Need to Thrive

KVC Health Systems - Protective Factors

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

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Oprah Winfrey Reports on Childhood Trauma and How to Treat It

Oprah reports on childhood trauma

Some of the nation’s worst social problems arise from traumatic childhood experiences. In this 60 Minutes report, Oprah highlights a revolutionary approach.

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Sierra’s Story of Hope, Healing and Resilience [VIDEO]

Sierra's story of resilience

Growing up, Sierra was abused, neglected and never felt safe in her own home. Her foster parents have been instrumental in helping her heal and experience the love and support she deserves.

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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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Olympic Gymnast Simone Biles Adopted From Foster Care by Grandparents

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

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The Resilience of Jaycee Dugard: Overcoming Kidnapping, Years of Abuse

Jaycee Dugard endured 18 years of abuse after being kidnapped in front of her home. Since her rescue in 2009, Dugard is reacclimating to society and moving on from her horrific experience.

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