- About Us
Overview
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit team that’s passionate about strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, and helping people achieve mental wellness. Learn about KVC Missouri.
- Services
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.
- Locations
Locations Across Missouri
KVC offers Missouri’s most comprehensive continuum of care with family strengthening services, foster care case management, foster parent training and licensing, children’s mental health treatment, K-12 therapeutic education and more.
Get Connected
- Get Involved
Your Help Matters
There are many ways you can help make a positive impact on a child’s life.
How You Can Get Involved
- Events
Events
KVC Missouri provides a robust offering of trainings and community outreach events to support the needs of children and families across the state.
- Resources
KVC Missouri Resources
Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about mental health, brain development and childhood trauma as well as how KVC Missouri is working toward building healthier communities.
Handbags of Hope

White River Conference Center
Thursday, September 3 in Springfield, Missouri
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Join Us at KVC Missouri’s Annual Handbags of Hope in Springfield!
Style has never been more meaningful. Each year, 200 guests join us for a vibrant afternoon dedicated to connection, celebration and purpose. It’s an experience unlike any other, featuring a unique handbag auction complete with fun games, delicious food and drinks and an inspiring program with a powerful look at how your support changes lives.
More than an event, Handbags of Hope is an opportunity to directly support the critical services helping children and families across Southwest Missouri.
Be a part of the story. Every sponsorship, reserved seat and donated handbag helps expand access to care for those who need it most.
Click here for sponsorship opportunities or email Krista Adams at kradams@kvc.org.








