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.
February 21 - May 23 (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 […]
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 […]
March 2 - June 1 (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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-Service training for potential resource parents. This training is required for every family in Southwest Missouri who wishes to become foster parents.
