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Children and teens belong with their own families whenever possible. KVC works to safely reunify hundreds of families each year by providing parenting skills training, therapy and other support.
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On any given day, KVC Kansas provides out-of-home care for thousands of children and teens. Relatives, non-related kin like teachers and neighbors, and foster parents are all critical to providing temporary care for these children and teens. See how you can make a difference as a foster parent.
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About KVC Kansas
KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 12,000 children, teens and adults each year. Our team of caring professionals provides family strengthening and foster care prevention services, foster care case management, family reunification services, foster family recruitment and support, kinship care, adoption, aftercare, outpatient therapy and more.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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Holiday Heroes
Your Guide to Giving During the Holidays
What Does It Mean To Be a Holiday Hero?
A Holiday Hero is someone who chooses to show up for a child or teen during the holiday season. For youth in foster care, the holidays can come during a time of change as they adjust to a new home, school or community and work toward safely reunifying with their families.
Holiday Heroes brings our community together to help children and teens feel connected, appreciated and celebrated. You might choose gifts from a child’s personal wish list, shop an online wish list that supports multiple youth or make a financial contribution.
Start Here: Sponsor a Wish List
Start by filling out the form below. Share a few details with us, and we’ll help connect you with a child or teen whose holiday wish list you can support.
Other Ways to Help
Choose a Holiday Heroes wishlist and purchase requested items online. Your financial gift can support Holiday Heroes and help KVC meet holiday needs. Bring your workplace, school, organization or community group together to collect gifts. Give your time to help make Holiday Heroes possible.Shop an Online Wishlist
Make a Donation
Host a Toy Drive
Volunteer
Where Can I Drop Off My Holiday Hero Gifts?
Give from wherever you are.
Find your selected location below for the address, drop-off instructions and contact information.
If you need to make arrangements outside of the listed hours, please contact the person listed for your location.
All Holiday Hero gifts and donations must be received by December 9, 2026.
Chanute
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
801 W Main St, Chanute, KS 66720
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Hiawatha
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
120 East Lodge Rd, Hiawatha, KS 66434
Phone: 785-685-0751
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m.
Have questions?
Call Shawna at 785-288-0770.
Lawrence
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
2701 W 6th St, Lawrence, KS 66049
Phone: 785-331-4200
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call Chelsea at 913-444-2155.
Have questions?
Call Lauren at 785-588-0445.
Olathe
KVC Kansas Office - Ball Event Center
Address:
21350 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
Phone: 913-499-8100
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
Look for the Holiday Hero banner and designated parking spots on the north side of the building.
Have questions?
Call the office at 913-499-8100.
Ottawa
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address:
401 W 13th St, Ottawa, KS 66067
Phone: 785-242-1824
Office hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5:15 p.m.
Note:
Drop off donations at the entrance on the north end of the building by the fenced playground area. If you need assistance, please call Donna at 785-242-1824.
Have questions?
Call Jesi at 816-541-1133.
Pittsburg
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
105 W 7th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Toni at (620) 670-5842 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.
Topeka
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
419 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611
Enter through the circle drive front door and look for the Holiday Hero drop-off banner.
Phone: 785-409-6801
Office hours:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Extended hours by appointment:
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Note:
If these hours don't work with your schedule, please call or text Chelsea at 913-444-2155 to arrange a drop-off.
Have questions?
Call the office at 785-409-6801.
Wichita
KVC Kansas Office
Address:
225 N Market St, Ste 225, Wichita, KS 67202
Drop-off:
Please contact Sherry at (620) 687-5364 or Nicole at 620-687-5699 to schedule your drop-off.
Have questions?
Call Lance at 785-207-3403.