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Holiday Heroes in Uniform: The Fort Leonard Wood Tradition Changing Lives

Missouri soldiers and community members bring holiday joy to KVC youth through gifts, events and heartfelt generosity.

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How KVC Missouri is Creating Brighter Futures Across the State

KVC Missouri team members share inspiring success stories of families, growth and brighter futures for children and communities.

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The Domino Effect of Hope: A Foster Parent’s Courage and Commitment

Staycee Dixson and her family

One foster parent’s dedication transformed 52 children’s and teens’ lives, proving that one person’s compassion can create lasting hope and change.

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Bridging Care and Healing: The Power of Treatment Foster Care

Treatment foster care is a form of specialized foster care for youth with elevated mental, behavioral or medical needs.

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Scarlett’s Reunification Story: A Journey of Love, Healing and Homecoming

Discover how the Willhites’ foster care journey created lifelong bonds, showcasing the power of reunification.

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How Compassionate Advocacy in Foster Care Reunited a Family

“Grace”, a young girl facing a rare medical diagnosis found stability through kinship care thanks to the thoughtful advocacy and above-and-beyond dedication of a KVC case manager. This story shows the powerful impact social worker’s compassion and persistence can have on families in need.

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Fostering Alongside Your Children: Creating Harmony in a Blended Family

Welcoming foster children into your home can be meaningful and beneficial for everyone involved. But it also requires sensitivity and open communication for every family member. Learn how you can foster alongside your children and ensure everyone’s needs are met.

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Becoming an Ally: 6 Tips for Supporting LGBTQIA+ Children and Teens

Celebrate Pride Month with us as we share six strategies to support LGBTQIA+ youth. From allyship to mental health awareness, discover how you can foster inclusion and empowerment!

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What to Expect as a New Foster Parent: 7 Crucial Aspects to Prepare For

Parents with foster daughter preparing sandwiches for breakfast together standing in the kitchen

If you’re considering becoming a foster parent, KVC Missouri is here to support you! While foster parenting may have its challenges, it can also be a profoundly meaningful and joyful experience.

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Creating Lasting Impact: The Urgent Need for Foster Parents in Missouri

Being placed in foster care is difficult for both the child and the family, but compassionate foster parents can make a lasting impact on the child’s wellbeing and support the reunification of the biological family.

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