Chris is a funny, kind-hearted young many who needs a loving, supportive family to adopt him! Learn more about Chris here: http://adoption.kvc.org/children/16582 and share this video so Chris can find...

As children of God, we are called to love one another and help others. Over 400,000 children enter foster care each year, and 102,000 of those children are in need of loving, forever families. You can...

If you love kids and want to make a difference in a child's life, consider becoming a foster parent! Over 400,000 children enter foster care each year, and 102,000 of those children are in need of lov...

In every neighborhood, there are children and teenagers in need of caring foster families. Hear from real KVC foster families and please consider becoming a foster parent yourself! If you can't foster...

KVC Hospitals Kansas City (previously called KVC Prairie Ridge) located in Kansas City, KS on a serene 90-acre campus and offers psychiatric inpatient and residential treatment services for children a...

KVC Board Member and KU Basketball Coach Bill Self is proud to show his support for KVC. Foster a child, adopt a child, or make a donation at www.kvc.org.

Bill Dunn, Sr. and Bill Dunn, Jr. endorse KVC Health Systems for excellence and high standards in serving children and families. Foster a child, adopt a child, or make a donation at www.kvc.org.

Join KVC and over 500 guests on Thursday, June 15 at the Sheraton Overland Park Hotel for the 6th Annual KVC Hero Luncheon! This fun, engaging and inspiring lunch will feature KVC Board Member and KU ...

Nicole Feltz experienced abuse as a child growing up in Kansas City, Kan. and was in foster care. After becoming a mother herself, Feltz knew she had to do something to help other children. She and he...

More than 2,000 people in four states participate in KVC's Resource Family Conference, an annual event designed for foster, birth and adoptive parents and their children. The conference gives parents ...

Sports radio host Nate Bukaty discussed sports, kids and heroes with KU basketball coach Bill Self and Chiefs President Mark Donovan at the 4th annual KVC Hero Luncheon on Thursday, June 18. You can h...

Alexus is a bright spirit that brings love and life to all that she is a part of. Learn more about Alexus here: http://adoption.kvc.org/children/r54694

Joseph and his brother Brandon have a strong bond and want to be adopted together. Learn more about Joseph here: http://adoption.kvc.org/children/r181...

Angelica is an energetic, funny young lady. She enjoys socializing and helping others out. Learn more about Angelica here http://adoption.kvc.org/chi...

Meet the Patterson family! Rick and Kelly have been foster parents for more than 10 years. They were called to help children and teens who had experienced abuse and neglect. Hear their story of foster...

Did you know that brains are not just born? They're BUILT through positive interactions. It's important for every child to have at least one caring adult. Talk with children, ask questions and show th...

When Breanne’s children entered foster care, she embraced the support that was offered to her for becoming a successful and confident parent. Watch her story of reunification.

Everyone has stress, but did you know that toxic stress interrupts a child's brain development? Toxic stress results from repeated exposure to abuse, neglect or serious hardship. Let's protect and nur...

Many children in foster care are on far too many psychotropic drugs related to their mental and behavioral health. Sometimes they are overmedicated or the medications conflict. At KVC, we are safely r...

James is a single father who overcame challenges in order to safely reunite his family after his children were placed foster care. Learn about the family preservation and reunification services we pro...

Get to know KVC Health Systems, a nonprofit organization committed to healthy childhoods and healthy communities. We are focused on building healthy brains, strengthening families, and creating famili...

Resilience is the brain's ability to overcome adversity, and it's never too late to help children learn new resilience skills. Let's make sure all children have safe communities, supportive caregivers...

With the belief that "Children grow best in families," KVC has helped the state of Kansas recruit and train thousands of relatives and foster families in order to support children in the context of a ...

Four siblings have been mistreated, abused, and found themselves in need of a home. On Monday, they got their wish and found a new home together. Video: KSHB 41 Action News

When Breanne's children entered foster care, she embraced the support that was offered to her for becoming a successful and confident parent. Due to her hard work and with the support of caring KVC st...

Making decisions with and for the children and families served by the child welfare, juvenile justice and related systems is an enormous responsibility. The process also brings logistical challenges s...

Bob is a 17-year-old teen who had been in foster care for some time and needed a forever family to adopt him. Over time, he began to think that he was too old to be adopted. His KVC adoption worker, D...

Mental health is important at every stage of life because it impacts the way we think, feel and act. Childhood is the best time for parents and caregivers to support a young person’s mental health d...

KVC Therapist and Adoption Supervisor Chrissy Reynolds experienced physical and sexual abuse as a child. She and her sisters were removed from their birth home and placed in foster care. Safely return...

If you are concerned about your child's moods or behaviors, take our free quick assessment. Learn what your child's behaviors may mean and whether you need to seek counseling, therapy or other psychia...

Keri was a mother suffering from a series of mental health issues. When her children were temporarily removed from the home and cared for by a relative, Keri worked with her KVC worker to learn health...

You've noticed changes in your child's moods or behaviors and know you need professional help, but where do you start? Download this free eBook to learn the options you have for counseling, therapy an...

Casi and Andy finalized their adoption of Matthew in 2014 on National Adoption Day (Nov. 22). Check out this footage from their special day and hear what the couple has to say about the adoption proce...

When a court decision was made to temporarily place the Daniels' children in foster care, both parents worked hard to resolve conflicts and learn healthy skills to help them lovingly and effective par...

Watch Amy and Russell's journey to reunification through the Kansas Intensive Permanency Program (KIPP), and hear from these KVC staff who helped them in their journey: Justin Bastin, KIPP Therapist f...