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KVC’s Holiday Heroes Program is a way for individuals, families and businesses to work together to make the holidays brighter for children and teens involved in the child welfare system and children receiving treatment in our psychiatric hospitals. As a Holiday Hero, you will make an immediate impact by providing holiday gifts to youth who might otherwise go without this season. Our team is collecting presents, gift cards and monetary donations to make sure children who are in foster care, have…
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Join us for the KVC Gala! Chairs Shelley & Evan Howe will help us throw back to 1970 to celebrate KVC Health Systems' 50th Anniversary of helping children.
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Social Work Month in March recognizes the powerful, positive impact social workers have on their clients and their communities. We celebrate and appreciate our incredible team of social workers who do life-changing work with children and families every single day at KVC. Related articles: • 10 Surprising Things About Social Workers • 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Social Work
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. KVC is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, and prevention begins with strengthening families. This month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together and promoting the social and emotional well-being of children and families. Learn more: • Recognize The Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect • Sierra’s Story of Hope, Healing and Resilience
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Millions of Americans are impacted daily by mental health conditions. Mental Health Awareness Month in May is an opportunity to increase people’s understanding of the complexities of living with a mental illness, expel myths, reduce stigma and show support for the many people affected by mental health that are working to improve their lives. Learn more here: • What Does a Mental Health Crisis Look Like? • 5 Things Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health
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During the month of June, KVC recognizes and celebrates families that have reunited after their children were removed from their home for safety reasons and placed in foster care. These families have worked hard to overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts and learn healthy skills in order for their children to safely return home. Last year, KVC helped over 800 children safely reunify after they were in foster care. We applaud and honor these families who worked incredibly hard! Learn more about our in-home…
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!! While we can no longer accept additional golfers, we have a few spots open for sponsorships! Please contact Kim Madden for details. Kansas City area golfers: This is your chance to experience Tom Watson’s signature course, the exclusive members only National Golf Club in Parkville, Missouri. Golfers will receive VIP treatment as they enjoy all 18 holes, a golf cart, many gifts and prizes, meals before and after flights, and deluxe golf ‘swag’. Twenty teams…
Find out more »In this KVC Hospitals webinar, you will discover how COVID-19 has affected children and families' behavioral and mental health, and learn effective interventions you can use to help youth and/or families who are struggling to cope.
Find out more »As we are better understanding the pandemic's effects on youth mental health, learn different ways you can help children and teens build social and emotional skills as they adjust to their new "normals" in life.
Find out more »See how COVID-19 has impacted you and your colleagues—the “helpers” who are supporting children and families. Learn about resiliency-building tools and other strategies to improve self-care and wellbeing.
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