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Kansas Teacher’s Decision to Foster Leads to Adopting Two Brothers

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When Kansas teacher Adam Brown heard that two brothers in his school were entering foster care and needed a home, he overcame doubt and took them in. Learn more about their story!

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Linda Bass Named President of Child Welfare Agency KVC Kansas

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In her new role, Bass leads a team of 750 professionals who provide child welfare and behavioral healthcare services to 30,000 children and adults each year.

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Family Support Worker Helps Teen Find His Forever Family

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Shay Johnson is a family support worker with KVC. In this story, she describes a teen boy’s journey to finding the perfect forever family. 

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Families Celebrate Children’s Adoptions During National Adoption Month

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Over the course of National Adoption Month, KVC Kansas helped facilitate more than 100 adoptions through the state. Check out some of these amazing stories!

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KVC Kansas Facilitates Over 100 Children’s Adoptions During National Adoption Month

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Read about one amazing adoption story and learn how KVC is celebrating National Adoption Month by facilitating 100+ children’s adoptions!

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Dreams Do Come True: Four Teen Siblings Adopted by Loving Family

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Four brothers and sisters needed a forever family. Thankfully, the perfect family was looking for them. Read about heartwarming teen adoption story.

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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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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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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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Answers to FAQs: Understanding KVC Kansas’ Role in the Kansas Child Welfare System

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At KVC Kansas, we value transparency, openness and honesty. This post clarifies our role in the Kansas child welfare system and gives insight into key areas.

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