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From Firefighters to Foster Parents: How One Couple Turned Service Into a Lifeline for Youth in Need

Atheah and Brayton Erickson

Meet Atheah and Brayton Erickson, a Missouri couple whose passion for serving others led them from firefighting to foster care. Read their story and discover how you can make a difference, too.

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Claire & Zachary’s Foster Parenting Story: Supporting Incredible Family Bonds

Claire and Zachary Jost

For youth entering foster care, a sibling’s love can provide comfort when everything else has changed. Read Claire and Zachary’s inspiring story and discover why keeping siblings together can make a lasting difference for healing, stability and hope.

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Six Best Books for New Foster Parents: Your Roadmap to Meaningful Connections

Relaxed foster parent reading a book on the sofa.

Foster parenting is a meaningful journey filled with opportunities to make a lasting impact. Discover helpful books and resources to guide, support and empower you every step, with insights from Carrie Mosbey, CPA Lead.

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Foster Care Adventure Weekends | February 13-15, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Weekends

February 13-15, 2026 Location: Meramec Ranch, 1203 Meramec Wilderness Lane, Steelville, MO 65565 Eligibility: Youth in foster care between ages 7-17. Youth must be in the legal custody of the […]

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What It’s Actually Like to Be a Social Worker at KVC Missouri

Foster care case manager visiting family during a foster home check-in

Curious what a day in the life of a social worker really looks like? Meet KVC Missouri’s foster care case managers and explore the challenges, rewards and calling behind the work.

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Foster Care Adventure Weekends | March 27-29, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Weekends

Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.

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Foster Care Adventure Weekends | April 3-5, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Weekends

Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.

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Foster Care Adventure Weekends | May 1-3, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Weekends

Foster Care Adventure Weekends run throughout the year are designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to challenge themselves, grow, build strong relationships, share incredible experiences and create lasting memories.

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Foster Care Adventure Camp | June 19-23, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Camp

Foster Care Adventure Camp is designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to spend time together building strong relationships, sharing incredible experiences and creating lasting memories together.

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Foster Care Adventure Camp | July 20-24, 2026

Foster Care Adventure Camp

Foster Care Adventure Camp is designed to give youth in foster care (ages 7-17) a chance to spend time together building strong relationships, sharing incredible experiences and creating lasting memories together.

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