Foster Parenting: Expectations vs. Reality
Becoming a foster parent, like any kind of caregiving, is both complex and rewarding, challenging and gratifying. Even with all the information available about the foster caregiving experience,...
View ArticleStories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Family...
At KVC Health Systems, a family of nonprofits serving children and families, we always start with connection. Healing begins when we have positive relationships in our lives — people who see us, look...
View ArticleNew Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More
The newest issue of KVC Health Systems’ print magazine, Thriving, is now available online here! This Fall/Winter 2023 issue is packed full of stories about people finding the powerful human connection...
View ArticleThe Emotional Journey of Adoption from Foster Care: Navigating Loss,...
Adoption is something to celebrate: it represents a child being welcomed into a safe, secure and loving home. There’s no denying the fulfillment caregivers feel as they provide for a child. But joy is...
View ArticleNavigating the Holidays: How to Help Children as a Caregiver or Foster Parent
From classic holiday movies to festive carols, the media usually portrays the holiday season as the most wonderful time of the year, filled with family traditions and precious memories. But for many,...
View ArticleFrom Crisis to Connection: Family Strengthening and Prevention Services at KVC
While foster care can be a crucial safety net for children and families in challenging circumstances, we at KVC know how important it is to help families stay together. Consistent caregiving and stable...
View ArticleNew Thriving Magazine: Read Stories of Connection, Community Support & More
The newest issue of KVC Health Systems’ print magazine, Thriving, is now available online here! This Spring/Summer 2024 issue is packed full of stories about people finding the powerful human...
View ArticleStories of Life-Changing Connections: Mental Health Support, Foster Care &...
At KVC Health Systems, a family of nonprofits serving children and families, we always start with connection. Healing begins when we have positive relationships in our lives — people who see us, look...
View ArticleSimone Biles’ Journey: Mental Health, Connection and Resilience
*Photo credit: Reuters Simone Biles is the GOAT of gymnastics and possibly the most dominant athlete we’ve seen. She is truly an innovator. Not only has Simone Biles pushed gymnastics forward and had...
View ArticleThe National Foster Care Placement Crisis: Why Are Kids Sleeping in Offices?...
In recent years, some Kansas children in foster care have ended up sleeping in child welfare offices overnight because there were no relatives, foster homes or care centers available. It’s not just...
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