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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 […]
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 well-being and meeting people’s basic and complex needs, with a particular focus on those who are […]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month brings a heightened awareness of child abuse during April, but children need our advocacy year-round. KVC Health Systems focuses on preventing child abuse and neglect through our dedicated work to strengthen families. Together, we can multiply our impact to promote the physical, social, mental and emotional wellbeing of children. Resources: […]
The 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.
May is National Foster Care Month! Foster care is a safe place that gives a child and his or her birth family an opportunity to resolve conflicts or disruptions and learn healthy skills so the child can safely return home. Many birth families need help in learning effective parenting skills, overcoming substance use or learning […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! At KVC, we’re committed to helping people achieve mental health wellness. We provide compassionate treatment for people with a range of mental health or psychiatric disorders, as well as those dealing with the effects of traumatic stress. Being connected to family and community support and having easy access to […]
June is Family Reunification Month and at KVC Health Systems we celebrate those families that have worked hard to overcome obstacles, resolve conflicts and learn healthy skills in order for their children to safely return home from foster care! Ultimately, the goal of foster care is reunification (also known as reintegration), and equipping biological parents […]
We all deserve to be loved, accepted and supported by our families and communities. At KVC, we are proud to help families, support mental health for all, make safe spaces for everyone and to be a place where everyone belongs. Here are some resources where you can learn more and help everyone feel safe and […]
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 […]
