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.
May 17th – August 16th (Wednesday nights) What is Strong and Connected? It is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program […]
Trauma Training (RPC) through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network KVCRPC052304 (16 hours) - Virtual Thursdays: May 18 & 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, and July 6 Time: 6-8pm Must attend all sessions to receive certificate. Resource Parent Curriculum Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents. This […]
Elevated A KVCENA052306 (18 hours) – Virtual Tuesdays, May 23 & 30, June 6, 13, 20, &27 Time: 6-9pm Must attend all sessions to receive certificate. This training is required for Missouri foster parents to provide care for children with elevated needs and qualify for the Elevated A reimbursement rate. It is also open to families […]
Spaulding KVCAT062302 (12 hours) - Virtual Mondays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm Must attend all four sessions to receive certificate This class is required in Missouri before a family becomes an adoptive resource for a child. During this class, participants will dive deeper into the special needs and challenges of children and adoptive […]
NTDC Pre-Service Foster Parent Training - Virtual Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, and August 1, 8, and 15 Time: 6-9pm NTDC pre-service training is a required curriculum for families interested in becoming foster parents. NTDC themes provide a framework to build a strong foundation for parenting children who have experienced […]
Elevated A KVCENA042301(18 hours) - Virtual June 9, 10, 23, & 24 Fridays, 6-9 pm Saturdays, 9am-4pm Must attend all sessions to receive certificate This training is required for Missouri foster parents to provide care for children with elevated needs and qualify for the Elevated A reimbursement rate. It is also open to families that […]
TRAINING IS FULL. We plan to add a second date. Sibling Placement Part 1 & 2 (7 hours)- Virtual Date: Saturday, June 17, 2023 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm The importance of placing siblings together is great and should be done whenever possible. This training will discuss the importance of placing siblings together, how to work through […]
June 20 – September 19 (Tuesday nights) What is Strong and Connected? It is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides […]
Just Throw Out the Chronological Age (Setting Realistic Expectations) KVCIS042304 (2 hours) - Virtual Thursday, June 22nd from 6-8pm Trauma, developmental delays, intellectual delays, and abuse/neglect all play a part in how each child processes and responds to everyday life. We must consider all these things when setting expectations for children as their emotional and […]
July 13 – October 12 (Thursday nights) What is Strong and Connected? It is a skills-building program offered for free to children and families in Jackson County. All families go through tough times. Sometimes families face challenges that are too difficult to overcome without the support of a caring community. The Strong and Connected Program provides […]
Connection before correction is a good motto to live by! Focusing in on building relationships with the children you foster in your home, leads to better outcomes for them and for you. When most people feel like they have someone in their corner, they are more motivated to work harder and try new things. Connection […]
"Purses and Pearls" electronic purse auction, bling giveaway, raffles. Up to 400 attend luncheon at Bass Pro site.
