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Why Youth in Foster Care Are Vulnerable to Human Trafficking and How Caregivers Can Protect Them

foster care and human trafficking connection

The sad reality is that there is a link between the foster care system and human trafficking. Any advocate of children, especially foster parents, need to be aware of the ways children in foster care are more susceptible to being trafficked.

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Foster Parent Training Resources that Help Families Flourish

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KVC provides foster parent training, resources and ongoing support to ensure success for foster parents and the children in their care.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Special 50th Anniversary Issue Celebrates Helping Over 300,000 People

KVC Health Systems Thriving Magazine 50th Anniversary Issue

In this 50th Anniversary issue of Thriving, KVC Health Systems commemorates 50 years of heart-centered service to children and families.

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At 50th Celebration, KVC Health Systems Will Honor Sesame Workshop, Lynn Kaufman and More

KVC 50th Celebration - KVC Health Systems' 50th Anniversary Celebration - Oct. 15, 2020

Join friends and partners of KVC Health Systems to commemorate 50 years of heart-centered service on Oct. 15, 2020.

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What No One Told Me About Becoming a Foster Parent

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If you’re curious what becoming a foster parent really means — behind-the-scenes stories you may not have heard — read on to learn from these families.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Bullying Led My Daughter to a Mental Health Crisis & More Stories

The newest issue of KVC Health Systems’ print magazine, Thriving, offers inspiring, helpful stories on creating healthy childhoods and healthy communities.

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How to Create A Mental Health Coping Toolkit for Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping During COVID-19

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Create a toolkit to help manage anxiety while coping with coronavirus pandemic. Part of a series “Coping During COVID-19” offering mental health support.

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Positive Parenting Skills and PMTO Lead to Success

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As the only organization authorized to provide PMTO training in the state of Kansas, KVC uses evidence-based training to help parents enhance their positive parenting skills.

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Employee Spotlight: Charlie Tebow Locates Missing or Runaway Youth in Foster Care

Employee Spotlight: Kristen Tebow Locates Missing or Runaway Youth in Foster Care

As a Missing Youth Specialist, Charlie Tebow has reframed the years they spent as a victim of human trafficking into a positive force for helping others.

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New KVC Thriving Magazine: Sesame Street Helps Children Understand Tough Topics & More

New KVC Health Systems Thriving Magazine: Sesame Street Helps Children Understand Foster Care and Parental Addiction and More

In the latest issue of Thriving, you’ll read stories about healthy child brain development, strengthening families, creating new families through adoption, and much more!

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