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.
TFC/Career Level Respite KVCENR022303 (9 hours) - Virtual Friday, February 17, 6pm-9pm Saturday, February 18, 9am-3pm Respite is a vital part of supporting resource parents as they care for youth in care. This training helps prepare respite providers to care for youth with elevated needs and make connections and temporarily parent through trauma goggles while […]
Grief and Loss KVCGL022304 (2 hours) – Virtual Date: February 21, 6pm-8pm Grief and loss are a major part of foster care. Everyone experiences grief and loss. This training helps us process grief and loss for ourselves and help children placed in your home process their own trauma. A virtual link will be provided closer to […]
Elevated A KVCENA022306 (18 hours) - Virtual Saturdays, February 25, March 4, and 11 MUST ATTEND ALL THREE SESSIONS TO RECEIVE THE CERTIFICATE Time: 9am-3pm 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 […]
STRONG KVCPS022305 (21 Hours) – Virtual Mondays, February 27; March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3, 10, 17 Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE Pre-Service training for potential resource parents. This training is required for every family in Southwest Missouri who wishes to become foster parents. You must go through your […]
Understanding 504 plans and IEPs KVCSG032301 (3 hours) - Virtual Date: March 6, 6pm-9pm 504's and IEP- A brief discussion of special education basics including what you need in your Lifebook, how to request the initial evaluation, how to choose and modify accommodations, resources and supports available for parents including LEAP, MPACT, OCA, and additional […]
Legal Aspects/Concurrent Planning KVCLA032303 (6 hours) Dates: Tuesdays, March 7 and 14, 6 pm-9 pm. MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS FOR A CERTIFICATE This is a required training for resource parents in Missouri. This training covers the legal aspects of what it means for children to be in care, the statutes and policies that govern concurrent […]
Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) KVCTBRI032302 (18 Hours) - Virtual Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28 & April 4, 11 MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE TBRI Caregiver Training: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is a trauma-informed, whole-child approach to caring for vulnerable children and youth. Grounded in attachment theory and developmental neuroscience, TBRI Caregiver Training is designed […]
SPAULDING KVCAC032304 (12 hours) - Virtual March 7, 14, 21 and 28 MUST ATTEND ALL SESSIONS TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATE Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm This class is required in Missouri prior to a family becoming an adoptive resource for a child. During this class, participants will dive deeper into the special needs and challenges of children and adoptive […]
Saturday, March 18th Time: 10:00 am - 1:00pm Location: 801 N. Lincoln Ave, Monett, Missouri and over Zoom Topic: Self Care Childcare and Lunch are provided. In partnership with the Life 360 resource center, there are events throughout the day from 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Childcare is provided during the training session only, but it includes Bingo, […]
Elevated B KVCENB012307 (9 hours) – Virtual March 24th, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm (Friday) March 25th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (Saturday) MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS FOR THE CERTIFICATE Building on the training received in the Elevated A series, this training will focus on specific elements required to care for youth with Elevated needs. Topics will include […]
Understanding ADHD KVCIS04012302 (2 hours) - Virtual Thursday, April 20th Time: 6-8pm 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. A virtual link will be provided the day prior to training. NOTE: These trainings are […]
Life Leaves Invisible Scars (Trauma Care) KVCTC042304 (2 hours) - Virtual Monday, April 24th Time: 6-8 pm Introduction to Trauma Care for foster families. This is a good refresher course for foster parents who need to get back to basics, or a good place for new foster parents to begin their journey as trauma-aware caretakers […]
