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Everyone deserves compassionate care and healing connections. At KVC, we honor the mental health needs of Black, Indigenous and people of color. Learn how you can turn awareness into action this month. Resources: Embracing Differences: Camber’s Commitment to Mental Wellness Through Culturally Competent Care How to Talk About Racism and Its Effects with Kids […]
CANYON FARMS GOLF CLUB MONDAY, AUGUST 25 in LENEXA, KANSAS Play with a Purpose! This is your chance to experience one of the region's most spectacular and premier private golf clubs, the exclusive members only Canyon Farms Golf Club located in the heart of Lenexa, KS. Golfers will receive VIP treatment as they enjoy all […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote resources and awareness around prevention. Suicide has become a major public health issue and families across the United States are in crisis as suicide has become the second leading cause of death for people aged 10 to 34. Here at KVC, we know we all […]
It’s National Kinship Care Month, a time to honor the role of relatives and non-related kin who provide loving homes for children when their birth parents are unable to care for them. This might include grandparents, aunts, uncles, siblings, family friends, coaches, teachers or neighbors who have an existing relationship with the child. The goal […]
As Bullying Prevention Month, October is an ideal time to focus our collective efforts on reducing bullying for our young people. Bullying is both a symptom and a cause of loneliness. Bullying has a negative ripple effect beyond the bully and the person on the receiving end. Bullying contributes to a culture of fear for […]
November is National Adoption Month! KVC Health Systems’ local teams are proud to have matched over 6,000 children in foster care with loving adoptive families over the last 20 years. But there are still more than 100,000 U.S. children in foster care who need a permanent loving family. Learn more here. Further Resources: What Does Adoption […]
March is National Social Work Month and allows us at KVC to honor the incredible ways that our social workers, clinicians and other professionals help children, adults and families. Social work is a helping profession focused on enhancing human wellbeing and meeting people’s basic and complex needs, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed and living in poverty.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month We encourage everyone to recommit to ensuring that every child grows up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment so they have the chance to succeed. While child abuse prevention is focused on noticing children’s safety in homes and communities, we carry forward the same commitment in our services. […]
Understanding Resilience in Children and Adolescents Through Behavior Resilience is often described as toughness or the ability to “push through.” In reality, resilience is a set of skills that develops over time and looks different for every child and adolescent. This webinar explores what resilience actually is, how it shows up in youth behavior, and […]
Healthy Boundaries That Support Youth Behavior and Development Healthy boundaries play a critical role in supporting children’s and adolescents’ behavior, relationships, and overall wellbeing. When expectations are unclear or inconsistent, youth often respond with escalated behavior, confusion, or withdrawal. This session provides a clinically informed yet accessible overview of boundaries and their role in supporting […]
KVC Health Systems' Gala is one of Kansas City’s top upscale cocktail parties with mouthwatering food, overflowing cocktails, a captivating live band, and exciting surprises all benefiting children and families in crisis.
