Serving children, teens and families who reside in Jackson County, Missouri.

At KVC Missouri, our Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Program is designed to bring meaningful, lasting support to children and families navigating the challenges of trauma-related behaviors.

The program is available exclusively to youth ages 6–18 who reside in Jackson County, Missouri. Through intensive, in-home behavioral services, our team provides support tailored to each family’s unique needs. Whether a child is struggling with emotional regulation, aggressive behavior or trauma responses, we’re here to help in the environment where they feel most comfortable.

Our mission is simple but powerful:
To deliver evidence-based behavioral interventions that help children and families build stability, resilience and healthy relationships.

Through personalized care plans, hands-on coaching and collaborative support, we walk alongside families as they build the tools and confidence needed to restore connection and safety at home. Our ultimate goal is to stabilize the home environment and prevent crisis-driven outcomes like hospitalizations, residential placements, or adoption disruptions.

The BI Program isn’t just about managing behavior — it’s about empowering children, equipping caregivers, and strengthening the entire family system. Because when families are supported, children can truly thrive.

Program Services

Behavioral Support & Intervention 

• Individualized plans tailored to each child’s needs
• Positive behavior replacement strategies

Parental Coaching

• Real-time modeling & practice
• Emotional support for caregivers

Crisis Intervention 

• De-escalation techniques
• Crisis prevention planning

Collaboration

• Teamwork with therapists, educators and more

Skill Building for Children 

• Emotional regulation
• Social skills & communication

Caregiver Expectations  

• Engage in training and coaching
• Communicate regularly with the BI team
• Foster a supportive, structured home environment

Outcomes We Aim For  

• Fewer behavioral incidents
• Increased placement stability
• Stronger family connections

Make a Referral  

If you believe a child or teen in Jackson County could benefit from the Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Program, we’re here to help. Please complete our referral form, and a member of our team will follow up to discuss next steps and how we can best support the youth and their family.

 

For more information, please contact Candace Anthony at caanthony@kvc.org.