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Independence Chamber of Commerce

KVC would like to welcome FedEx Ground to the Independence Chamber of Commerce.

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Kansas Intensive Permanency Program (KIPP) Team Celebrates Fourth Year

On September 25, professionals from the University of Kansas, the Kansas Department for Children of Families, Saint Francis Community Services and KVC gathered at the Ball Conference Center in Olathe, Kan. to celebrate a successful fourth year of the five-year Kansas Intensive Permanency Program, also known as KIPP.

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What Happens After Permanency?

When a family reintegrates, taken custodianship, or adopts, KVC is still there to help.

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Shawnee Mission School District Breakfast

KVC attended Shawnee Mission School District “State of the District Address” on September 25th.

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Eagle Scout Donates Bicycles to KVC

Local youth organizes drive to benefit children in foster care.

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The Hardest Thing Foster Parents Do is Completely Worth It

Hear from a current KVC foster parent about the difficult days that come with opening your home to a child in need.

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Join us for an appreciation event near you, Sept. 22-24

Do you want to strengthen families, decrease the amount of time children spend in foster care, and help more children and teens get matched with loving adoptive families? If so, you […]

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Our Back Packs are Packed and We’re Ready to Go!

Thank you to all community partners who made this year’s back to school drive a success!

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Championship Fathering

In August, three fathers completed a course called Championship Fathering in Hiawatha focusing on the pillars of fathering, loving, coaching and modeling.

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10 Ways to Prepare Your Child for School

Going back to school can be difficult for some youth. Check out this article for some tips to make a smooth transition.

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