- 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.
Guy Cognet
Born at Fort Riley, Kansas, Guy moved to Giessen, Germany as an infant and began his educational journey in the German school system. After relocating with his family to Junction City, Kansas, Guy completed the remainder of his elementary, middle and high school education. Guy went on to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Adult Occupational Education from Kansas State University. In 2005, Guy moved to Kansas City and joined Pinnacle Career Institute, where he served as Director of Education and later as Campus Director. A lifelong learner, Guy completed a doctoral degree from Capella University in June 2019. Guy has taught postsecondary courses at community colleges and facilitated online instruction in the private sector. Education has always been his guiding force and professional compass.




