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The Amazing Story of Four Teen Siblings Adopted From Foster Care [VIDEO]

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Phyllis and Eric Watson of Gardner, KS went from a family of 2 to 6 when they fostered and later adopted four siblings with support from KVC Kansas and the Kansas Department for Children and Families.

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Child Abuse and Neglect: What You Need to Know

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Child abuse is a growing epidemic that is affecting all races, socioeconomic classes & communities in the U.S. Learn the facts & help prevent child abuse.

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What’s It Like to Work at KVC? Q&A With Therapist Clarissa Johnson

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Have you considered a career in social work? If so, this interview highlights the positive experiences a recent new hire has had so far and gives an idea of what to expect when beginning a career in social work.

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A Fast, Proven Way to Strengthen the Kansas Child Welfare Workforce

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Double-digit vacancies in case manager jobs and other child welfare positions is contributing to high caseloads, burnout and turnover. KVC Kansas has a quick, safe, effective solution that will help Kansas children and families.

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Too Many Children in Foster Care: KVC Kansas Shares Challenges and Solutions [Infographic]

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What challenges is the Kansas child welfare system facing, and more importantly, what are the top solutions that will quickly and effectively address them?

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How We Can Improve the Child Welfare System as a Community

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As more children enter the foster care system in Kansas, we need your help to make sure that every child and teen can grow in a loving family.

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Children Need Families | An Open Letter from KVC Kansas President Danielle Bartelli to KVC Team

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KVC knows that children grow best in families. Children should be in family-like settings – not in group homes. Learn how you can help.

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Generous Donors Give Children in Need a Helpful Start to the School Year

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KVC annually reaches out to the community to help supply the children we serve with new school supplies. Every child was able to receive supplies this year!

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Families Celebrate Bringing Their Children Safely Home After Foster Care

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On June 8th, KVC hosted the Fifth Annual Families United event to celebrate and honor families who have worked diligently to keep their children in the home, safely reintegrate with their children, and families who have provided permanency for children through custodianship.

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Families Enjoy a Weekend of Fun and Learning at the 2017 KVC Resource Family Conference

Hundreds of children, teens and foster parents came together for a weekend of learning and fun at KVC Kansas’s 18th Resource Family Conference (RFC).

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