November is National Adoption Month. KVC is working with judges and others to facilitate the adoptions of more than 60 Kansas children.

Casi and Andy struggled with the decision to move forward in adopting 9-year-old Matthew, but they knew they were supposed to bring him into their family after Andy received a sign.

KVC Kansas Director of Integrated Services was recently on a local morning talk show regarding the need for foster homes.

Last year, Judy Genola of Shawnee, KS entered our drawing and won a play set from Leisure Time Products. Her grandkids enjoy coming to her house to play on the play set.

Research shows that brain development happens in the first few years of life. The evidence-based Strengthening Families program maximizes this crucial phase of neurobiological and psychological development by teaching families parenting and communication skills.

KVC was able to supply the children we serve with new back packs and school supplies because of the donations from many businesses.

Faith communities throughout the Kansas City metro are collecting suitcases, duffle bags, and providing space for foster parent trainings and support groups. How is your family of faith being called to help?

A Life Book can provide a chronology of the child’s life, enhance self-esteem and identity formation, and help a child share their history with others.

The NAMI Family-to-Family program is a 12-week course that discusses the clinical treatment of various mental illnesses and provides the knowledge and skills that family members need to cope more effectively.

Join us on Friday, August 7th, as Stan Waddell, of Cenpatico, shares important information with foster and adoptive parents and child welfare professionals about the impact of secondary traumatic stress and the need for self care for caregivers.