Volunteers play an important role in the lives of youth. Here are a few ways volunteering can help children and teens in need.

Kalyn Thayer is a foster parent recruiter for KVC Kansas. In this interview, she describes why her role of helping children and families is so rewarding.

Anna was overwhelmed by the lack of resources she needed in order to care for her twin daughters. Family support services helped get her on the path to success.

When two-month-old Bradley was removed from his home, KVC foster parent Alissa Rieth took him into her home and formed a lifelong relationship with the child’s mother as they worked towards reunification.

In this story, a KVC Kansas therapist recounts how a daughter and father’s resilience led to a safe reunification after foster care.

When young Frankie was removed from his mother’s home, social workers sought to place him with his father. However, his father was trying to overcome an addiction to alcohol at that time. Find out how he was able to provide Frankie with a safe, loving home.

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.

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.

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

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.