Parenting doesn’t come with instructions… and let’s be honest, it’s rarely easy. Whether you’re balancing life as a single parent, stepping in as a grandparent, or opening your home through foster care or adoption, every day brings new challenges. But it’s in those challenges that some of the most powerful wins happen: the moments that remind us why love and family are worth it. In this article, you’ll read five real parenting stories that will stick with you.

Behind every family’s safe reunification after foster care is a story of resilience, healing and hope. In this blog, you’ll meet youth and parents who are thriving with the support of KVC Kansas’ Aftercare team – and celebrate the strength and hard work that brought them to this moment.

Learn how KVC Kansas supports families adopting from foster care with helpful resources, guidance, and tools to create a strong, loving, and lasting family.

Our staff works tirelessly to improve the lives of Kansas children and families each day. Check out the impact they’ve made and how you can join our team!

Generous individuals, groups and organizations partnered with us to give 21,000+ gifts to more than 3,300 Kansas children and teens!

In this story, a mother who was struggling with mental health issues recounts how she worked hard to reunite with her children after they entered 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.

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.

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.

KVC AfterCare Therapist Julian Brown shares his story of how family therapy helped a family after adopting their niece.