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Keeping Families Safely Together

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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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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Single Mom Gains Confidence, Learns Healthy Skills in Order to Safely Reunite Family [VIDEO]

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When Breanne’s children entered foster care, she embraced the support that was offered to her for becoming a successful and confident parent.

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Why Child Welfare Privatization Made Kansas a National Leader

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In the 1990s, Kansas pursued child welfare privatization, making the state a national leader in outcomes. Here’s the story and where we go from here.

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Overcoming Addiction: Parents Work Hard to Safely Reunite With Daughter After Foster Care [VIDEO]

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When Alexia was removed from her parent’s care, Shannon and Leah committed to making a change and overcoming their addiction in order to safely bring their daughter home.

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Parents Embrace Change, Safely Reunite with Daughters After Foster Care [VIDEO]

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Kassi and Michael learned healthy skills to help them manage stress and be successful, both as individuals and as parents, in order for their daughters to safely return home.

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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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Single Father Works Hard to Safely Reunite Family [VIDEO]

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When James’ kids were placed in foster care, he learned healthy skills for becoming a successful father in order to safely reunite his family.

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CarePortal Provides Funds for Mother and Son in Need

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The CarePortal helps child welfare workers share the needs of children and families in the community. Churches are invited to respond and fill those needs.

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Case Manager Provides Extra Support for Family Working to Reunite

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When children on her case were at risk for another big change in their lives, this case manager went above and beyond to keep them in their same school.

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