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Could Intensive Care Coordination Be the Support Your Family Needs?

A family meets one-on-one with a Wraparound Facilitator to discuss their child’s needs and create a support plan.

Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s mental health needs? Learn how Intensive Care Coordination helps families coordinate support, build stability and move forward together.

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KVC Academy Opens Its Doors in Lee’s Summit

KVC Academy Opens Its Doors in Lee’s Summit

A new chapter is beginning for KVC Academy in Lee’s Summit! Take a look inside our new therapeutic K-12 campus and discover how trauma-informed care, small class sizes and a dedicated team are helping students feel safe, supported and empowered to succeed.

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Claire & Zachary’s Foster Parenting Story: Supporting Incredible Family Bonds

Claire and Zachary Jost

For youth entering foster care, a sibling’s love can provide comfort when everything else has changed. Read Claire and Zachary’s inspiring story and discover why keeping siblings together can make a lasting difference for healing, stability and hope.

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What a Day Really Looks Like in KVC Missouri’s Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs

Behavioral health staff leading a group therapy session with youth in KVC Missouri’s Springfield IOP and PHP.

Go behind the scenes of KVC Missouri’s Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) with Behavioral Health Technicians sharing how they support youth and families every day.

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Six Best Books for New Foster Parents: Your Roadmap to Meaningful Connections

Relaxed foster parent reading a book on the sofa.

Foster parenting is a meaningful journey filled with opportunities to make a lasting impact. Discover helpful books and resources to guide, support and empower you every step, with insights from Carrie Mosbey, CPA Lead.

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Child Abuse Prevention Explained by Child Safety Experts: What Families and Communities Need to Know

Young girl outside hugging father.

Prevention starts before a crisis. Discover how awareness, education and community support work together to keep children safe and families strong during Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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What It’s Actually Like to Be a Social Worker at KVC Missouri

Foster care case manager visiting family during a foster home check-in

Curious what a day in the life of a social worker really looks like? Meet KVC Missouri’s foster care case managers and explore the challenges, rewards and calling behind the work.

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Therapist-Approved Tips for Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder and Boosting Mental Health 

Mother and son talking about Seasonal Affective Disorder at home.

Struggling with low energy or mood this season? Learn practical strategies to manage Seasonal Affective Disorder and feel better this winter.

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KVC Missouri and Missouri Valley College Partner to Expand Access to Employee Education

Employee doing work on her laptop.

KVC Missouri partners with Missouri Valley College to offer employees and families affordable education and support professional growth.

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How KVC Missouri Supports Youth with Autism in St. Louis and Helps Them Thrive

St. Louis Autism Services

Explore KVC Missouri’s St. Louis autism programs, camps and respite services designed to help youth and families thrive.

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