- 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.
Monica Burns, LCSW
Monica Burns, LCSW, has served children, youth and families in a variety of roles and settings throughout her career- as a case manager and supervisor in Foster Care Case Management, a school-based therapist and has served as both a therapist and clinical services manager at the PRTF in Columbia prior to her role as the Director of Residential Treatment Services. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Psychology and Counseling from Ozark Christian College and a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma.




