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.
January 30th – April 30th (Tuesdays) Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: KVC Niles, 1911 E 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127 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 […]
Importance of Sibling Placements: Part 1 & Part 2 (7 Hours) - Virtual January 31 and February 7 Time: 10am-1:30pm The Importance of Sibling Placements training helps foster parents understand why it's important to keep brothers and sisters together when they can't live at home. In this course, foster parents will learn to support team decisions […]
Respite (3 hours) - Virtual Monday, February 5, 2024 Time: 1:30-3:30pm This purpose of this training is to provide professional respite services to our foster families. Respite is an important service offered to foster parents that helps connect children in care to safe, healthy relationships, and to give our foster homes a break. We cover […]
Trauma Training (RPC) through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (16 hours) - Virtual February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 5, 12, 19, 26 Time: 10am - 12pm Must attend all sessions to receive certificate. Resource Parent Curriculum Caring for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma: A Workshop for Resource Parents. This is an interactive workshop […]
TBRI Introduction and Overview (6 hours) - Virtual Tuesdays, February 6 & 13 Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a holistic approach that is multi‑disciplinary, flexible, attachment‑centered, and challenging. It is an evidence‑based, trauma‑informed intervention that is specifically designed for children who come from […]
Understanding ADHD (3 hours) - Virtual Friday, February 9 Time: 10am - 1pm In this class we will take a closer look at ADHD, the neuroscience behind it, and how it may manifest in our kids’ behaviors beyond distractibility and hyperactivity. This is an online class. You will receive an email with a Zoom link […]
Spaulding (12 hours) - Virtual Saturdays, February 10 & 17 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate Spaulding Adoption Training helps soon-to-be adoptive parents understand the adoption process and the needs of children awaiting adoption. It helps parents learn about their own strengths and challenges in building a loving adoptive […]
Ready, Set, Fly: Part 1 & Part 2 (5 Hours) - IN PERSON Saturday, February 17, 2024 Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm BRING YOUR TEEN WITH YOU! This is a hands on learning that both you and your teenager will benefit from - if you bring them! Join us for a comprehensive training designed to equip […]
TBRI® Correcting Principles (6 hours) – Virtual Mondays, February 19 and 26 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 pm Must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a holistic approach that is multi-disciplinary, flexible, attachment-centered, and challenging. It is an evidence-based, trauma-informed intervention that is specifically designed for children who come from […]
TBRI Connecting Principles (6 Hours) Online - Virtual Tuesdays, February 20 & 27 6:30pm - 9:30pm You must attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate. Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a holistic approach that is multi‑disciplinary, flexible, attachment‑centered, and challenging. It is an evidence‑based, trauma‑informed intervention that is specifically designed for children who […]
Elevated A (18 hours) - Virtual Wednesdays, February 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27 Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm Must attend all six 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 […]
February 21st – May 22nd (Wednesdays) Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: KVC Niles, 1911 E 23rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64127 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 […]
Legal Aspects/Concurrent Planning Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024 Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm The "Legal Aspects" foster parent training helps you understand the rules that decide where a child should live when they can't be with their family. This training shows you how these rules work from the start of the case until the child finds […]
Elevated Needs - Level A, Core Teen (18 hours) - Virtual Saturdays, March 2, 9, and 16 Time: 9 am – 4 pm. Must attend all three sessions to receive a certificate. This training is required for Missouri foster parents to provide care for children with elevated needs and qualify for the Elevated A reimbursement […]
