“Yes, it’s hard. It’s REALLY hard,” says Michelle, who began as a foster mom and adopted the two children in her care. “But the overwhelming joy that comes with each tiny success towards healing… the joy in these moments far outweighs anything else.” Read Michelle and her family’s story of resilience, trust and joy.

Read how Robin took control of her destiny, choosing to defy the statistics about children in foster care rather than be defined by them.

In this story, see how KVC Kansas Receptionist Teresa Lora showed compassion and provided guidance to a mother experiencing domestic violence.

Learn how a KVC Kansas Case Manager was able to connect with a boy facing tremendous mental and emotional challenges through his love for skateboarding.

As your family recognizes and celebrates special occasions, remember that if a child in your care is struggling with grief and other strong emotions, you may need to pause to provide some extra support.