At KVC, we want every child and adult to be safe & connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We’re proud to be a leader in innovative, effective and compassionate care. See our services and programs overview.
Protecting children and keeping kids safe is the heart of our work at KVC. When families are in crisis due to family challenges or mental health needs, caring KVC professionals step in for the very purpose of safety. Our track record on child safety is why state child welfare agencies across the U.S. trust us to care for tens of thousands of children and families each year.
KVC Missouri is a private, nonprofit organization that strengthens families, prevents child abuse and neglect and helps people achieve mental health wellness. KVC Missouri is a subsidiary of KVC Health Systems. KVC’s family of nonprofit organizations offers one of the nation’s broadest continuums of care, from the least intensive services like family strengthening prevention and education, to the most intensive services like inpatient children’s mental health treatment.
Every KVC program and service measures child safety and wellbeing.
KVC Missouri plays a significant role in the Missouri child welfare system by partnering with the Missouri Department of Social Services to provide foster care case management throughout every region in the state, currently caring for more than 1,200 youth. We’re also responsible for the recruitment, training and licensing of more than 1,100 relative and foster care providers throughout the state.
What else makes us unique? We are experts in Treatment Foster Care, including training and licensing caregivers for youth who require a higher level of care.
In addition to regional campuses in St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, Columbia and St. James, we provide mental health services, K-12 therapeutic education, children’s residential treatment, a large variety of grant-funded programs and more within an exceptional continuum of care. With the most comprehensive services in Missouri and our longtime legacy of caring and expertise, we drive unmatched results, with innovative trauma-informed therapies that help children and families heal. We envision a world where every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Learn more about KVC Missouri.
Thank you for taking the first step in protecting children. For emergencies, call your local law enforcement agency or 911.
We encourage you to report suspected abuse or neglect to the Missouri Department of Social Services at 1-800-392-3738 or learn more here.
KVC Missouri has dozens of safety policies, procedures, protocols and other safeguards in place to protect children. These include:
We’ve published many educational articles on how to prevent child abuse and neglect, and how to keep children safe. Learn more by exploring these articles.
Each year, we help thousands of children, older youth and families find the safety, connection and support they need to thrive. Check out some of the people whose lives have been transformed with the help of KVC professionals.
Discover how therapy and the guidance of Amanda Myer, LCSW, Clinical Manager at KVC Missouri, contributed to a student’s healing journey.
How This Teacher Helped a Student Overcome Massive Challenges to Graduate High School Read how Ryan Ratzlaff, a dedicated teacher at KVC Niles, played a pivotal role in helping Jay’s dream of walking across the stage come true, showcasing the power of perseverance and support.
From his first session with Hope Romero, Music Therapist at KVC Niles, Michael’s passion for music became a powerful tool for emotional expression and personal growth. Learn how music therapy empowered Michael to express hope, process his experiences and heal.
