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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pre-Service training for potential resource parents. This training is required for every family in Southwest Missouri who wishes to become foster parents.
Pre-Service training for potential resource parents. This training is required for every family in Southwest Missouri who wishes to become foster parents.
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 […]
Elevated A KVCENA042305 (18 hours) - Virtual Mondays, April 24, May 1, 8. 15, & 29 Time: 6-9 pm 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 […]
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 […]
