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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Elevated B KVCENB062301 (9 hours) - Virtual Friday, June 2nd, 6-9 pm Saturday, June 3rd, 9-4 pm 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 De-Escalation Strategies, Crisis Management, Suicide and Self-Harm, and Family Impact. Participants […]
32+ teams enjoy this decades old event, includes BBQ dinner, award ceremony and raffle.
The Ozark Egg Scramble: 9-miles, 50+ obstacles to give forgotten and abused kids hope! The Great Egg Scramble is a 9-mile, blood-pumping, sweat-soaking, adrenaline-surging, mud-marinating, water-logging, purpose-driven TEAM obstacle run set at the Meramec Adventure Ranch in Steelville, MO. A 2.3-mile Fun-Run Obstacle Course (The Scrambled-Over-Easy) will also be available for younger participants and those […]
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 […]
