- About Us
Overview
KVC Missouri is a nonprofit team that’s passionate about strengthening families, preventing child abuse and neglect, and helping people achieve mental wellness. Learn about KVC Missouri.
- Services
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.
- Locations
Locations Across Missouri
KVC offers Missouri’s most comprehensive continuum of care with family strengthening services, foster care case management, foster parent training and licensing, children’s mental health treatment, K-12 therapeutic education and more.
Get Connected
- Get Involved
Your Help Matters
There are many ways you can help make a positive impact on a child’s life.
How You Can Get Involved
- Events
Events
KVC Missouri provides a robust offering of trainings and community outreach events to support the needs of children and families across the state.
- Resources
KVC Missouri Resources
Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about mental health, brain development and childhood trauma as well as how KVC Missouri is working toward building healthier communities.
KVC Academy FAQs
Whether you’re exploring KVC Academy for a student, supporting a family through the referral process or simply wanting to learn more about our programs, we’re here to help. Find answers to common questions about our therapeutic education, who we serve, referrals, enrollment and more.
General Questions About KVC Academy
KVC Academy provides K-12 therapeutic education for children and teens who may struggle in traditional school settings due to emotional, behavioral, developmental or learning challenges. Students learn in a warm, structured environment where education and therapeutic support work together to help them feel safe, connected and empowered to succeed.
KVC Academy serves K–12 students with unique educational, behavioral health and developmental needs who may benefit from a more individualized and therapeutic learning environment.
Students may benefit if they are struggling in a traditional school setting, need additional academic or therapeutic support, experience emotional or behavioral challenges that affect learning or would benefit from a smaller, more structured learning environment.
Eligibility is based on the student’s individual educational and support needs and applicable program requirements. A diagnosis alone does not determine eligibility. Our team can help referral partners understand the specific criteria and determine whether KVC Academy may be an appropriate option.
KVC Academy combines education and therapeutic support in one setting. Small class sizes, individualized instruction and collaboration between teachers, therapists and other school personnel allow us to meet each student’s unique needs. Our trauma-informed approach focuses on helping students feel safe, build skills and develop confidence while working toward their academic goals.
KVC Academy provides individualized K-12 education and therapeutic support in small classroom settings. Students may receive individualized instruction, evidence-based behavioral strategies, social skills support and therapy from licensed clinical therapists. KVC Academy also offers specialized programming and support for youth with autism and other developmental needs.
Referrals to KVC Academy may come from school districts, educators, school counselors, social workers, behavioral health professionals, healthcare providers, community partners and families. If you know a student who may benefit from a more individualized and therapeutic educational environment, we encourage you to connect with the KVC Academy team to discuss next steps.
Our team reviews the student’s information and needs, connects with the appropriate parties and works with the student, family and referring team to determine next steps.
The enrollment timeline can vary depending on the student’s needs, required documentation and coordination with the referring school district or other partners. Our team works with families and referral partners throughout the process to help make enrollment as smooth as possible.
Not sure? That’s okay. You don’t have to determine that on your own. Contact our team at 844-424-3577 to talk through the student’s needs and explore whether KVC Academy may be an appropriate option.
Each day at KVC Academy combines academic learning, therapeutic support and opportunities to build social and life skills. Students participate in structured classroom activities and may also engage in therapy, behavioral skill-building, social activities, art, music, nature-based learning or other activities based on their individual needs.
Yes. KVC Academy integrates therapeutic support into the school day. Licensed clinical therapists work alongside teachers and other school personnel to support students’ emotional, behavioral and social needs while they learn.
KVC Academy has locations across Missouri, making individualized and therapeutic education accessible to students and families in communities throughout the state.
- Boonville
- Columbia
- Cuba
- Kansas City (KVC Niles)
- Lebanon
- Lee’s Summit
- St. James
- St. Louis
Families and referral partners can contact KVC Academy to learn more about available programs, eligibility and the enrollment process. Our team can also help answer questions and connect you with the appropriate campus.





