- 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 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.
Pamela Dawson, MS, EdS, EdD

Pamela Dawson, MS, EdS, EdD, Vice President of Education acts as a community and statewide liaison for our education department. She oversees the curriculum and her team of educators. In her role, she also supports the emotional and academic growth of students and helps graduating seniors transition out of KVC Academy.
Pamela has 20 years of combined experience in the social service and education fields. She was a professor of psychology and education at William Woods University and continues to teach as an adjunct professor.
Pamela received her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and psychology and her master’s in education (special education) from Drury University. She attended Mizzou and received a specialist in educational counseling and psychology degree. Pamela earned her master’s in administration with a concentration in special education & secondary principal administration and her doctorate in educational leadership, both from William Woods University.
“I believe that all students have the ability to learn, given the right tools and skills necessary to grow. My lifelong passion is to work with students who need that extra love and attention to succeed.” -Pamela Dawson