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.
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 […]
July 13 – October 12 (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 provides […]
July 18th – October 17th (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 […]
July 27th – October 26th (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 provides a […]
Elevated A (Monday) (18 hours) - Virtual Mondays, August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 11, 28th Time: 6 pm - 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 […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Spaulding (August) (12 hours) - Virtual Tuesdays, August 8, 15, 22, 29 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Must attend all four sessions to receive certificate. This class is required in Missouri before a family becomes an adoptive resource for a child. During this class, participants will dive deeper into the […]
August 10th – November 9th (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 provides […]
STRONG Pre-Service Training (21 Hours) - Virtual Mondays, August 28, September 11, 18, 25, October 9, 16, & 23 Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm *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 […]
When: Monday, August 28th, 8am-4pm Where: KVC MO at Niles - SAC conference room 1911 E 23rd St Kansas City, MO 64127 Who: Residents and Employees of Jackson County Snacks will be provided. Please contact Ericka Poli with any questions at epoli@kvc.org Space is limited, register now!
August 30th – December 6th (Wednesday nights) No class the week of Thanksgiving 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. […]
Have plans for lunch on Thursday, September 7, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.? We've got something special lined up that you won't want to miss – our Handbags of Hope luncheon & auction! We'll have unique handbags up for grabs, giveaways, delicious food, and surprises. It's all about supporting kids in our care in […]
TBRI Introduction and Overview (6 hours) - Virtual Wednesdays, September 13 & 20 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm 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 hard places, such as maltreatment, abuse, […]
Using the Brain Science to Understand and Implement Effective Interventions Date: September 15 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: CASA of the Southwest MO 627 N. Glenstone, Springfield, MO 65802 Toxic stress is a public health problem that affects every sector of society. This is especially true for children in foster care. To be mentally […]
Treatment Foster Care (TFC) and Career Level Respite (6 hours) - Virtual Tuesdays, September 19 and 26 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Would you like to be a superhero? Treatment Foster Care and Level B foster homes need (actually, they are REQUIRED) to take two days of respite every month. Sometimes they don’t because we don’t […]
TBRI Connecting Practice (6 hours) - Virtual Wednesdays, September 27 & October 4 Time: 6 pm - 9 pm 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 hard places, such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple […]
Community-Based Violence: Identifying and Responding to Youth Trauma - Virtual Date: Wednesday, September 27 Time: 12 - 1:30 p.m. CDT Live Webinar with 1.5 Free CEUs! Community-based violence deeply impacts the health and wellness of youth in our communities. We can help protect youth and counteract these effects by identifying and providing the tools needed […]
At The Vineyard is an elegant evening featuring wine, specialty beer and spirit tastings, cuisine from several local restaurants, and a buffet dinner. Guests will also enjoy music by Trilogy, an exciting live auction and an inspirational program – all at Spencer Manor Winery, an incredible new venue in St. James! You don’t want to […]
