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Residential treatment can be transformational in helping children and youth develop the skills needed to more effectively manage emotions, direct their own self-care and build healthy relationships with family, peers […]
After finishing the process of becoming a licensed foster parent, preparing to welcome that first child can be exciting and nerve-wracking. Trent and Mindy Willhite already had four biological children […]
A traditional public school is not always an ideal setting for youth in challenging life circumstances. Students with certain learning disabilities or behavioral health challenges, for example, can sometimes struggle […]
“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.
One service we offer to help Missouri children succeed is KVC Academy, a group of schools providing alternative and therapeutic education for K-12 students who have struggled in traditional settings. […]
KVC’s direct care professionals play an integral role in our services by supporting each child’s success by offering compassionate care.
The KC Business Journal honored KVC Missouri President Lindsey Stephenson as one of 25 rising stars through the 2022 NextGen Leaders Awards.
After experiencing the loss of his home, pets and his parents’ divorce, this 12-year-old boy needed a caring person to help him process grief.
Jay was a junior struggling in school. But once he transitioned to Niles Prep, a therapeutic alternative school, he got the help to achieve his dream of high school graduation.
