KVC Kansas

12/12/2025

Hope begins here, with hearts full of gratitude. 💫
When you become a treatment-level foster parent, you provide a loving environment where children and teens can grow, heal and thrive. With your guidance and support, you’ll teach more than life skills. You’ll show them how it feels to be valued and cared for.
Download our FREE eBook and learn more about treatment foster care! https://hubs.ly/Q03WYJYM0

12/10/2025

Kindness makes every Wednesday better and every life brighter. Meet: Ellis 💜

Ellis is known for being a guiding light to new team members.

Here’s what a teammate shared about their experience training with Ellis:
“Ellis is an incredible person to shadow. He has so much knowledge and shared amazing advice that truly shaped my learning experience. I've learned so much from him, and in such a short time. I'm grateful for the patience and wisdom he brought into my training.”

Ellis exemplifies what it means to live our values: helping people is at the heart of his work and he brings authenticity, compassion and teamwork to everything he does.

💬 Leave a message of support in the comments to show Ellis some appreciation!

12/08/2025

Hair carries history, pride and cultural expression. 💚

As Dr. Abyssina shares, caring for textured hair is one of the many ways caregivers show children they’re valued and loved. Discover routines, protective styles and products that help youth feel confident and cared for.
https://hubs.ly/Q03WZnzQ0

12/05/2025

Every foster parent needs a village. Who’s been part of yours? 💛
Tag or mention someone who’s made a difference.

12/04/2025

Midweek wellness = kindness that changes lives. Meet: Josephine 💚

Josephine’s kindness and support shine through in everything she does. Whether offering guidance, sharing wisdom or being just one phone call away, she’s a consistent source of encouragement for her teammates.

Here’s what one teammate shared about her:

“Josephine has given me so much valuable advice, tips, and tricks that have made a real difference in my work. Any time I have needed help, she's been just one phone call away. Josephine is such a caring, supportive person and truly such a joy to be around. I'm grateful for her guidance and for the positivity she brings to our team.”

Josephine lives out KVC’s values:
💙 The heart of our work is helping people
💙 Our character is built on authenticity and compassion
💙 Collaboration fuels our improvement

Leave a message of support in the comments for Josephine! 💬

12/02/2025

The best gifts don’t fit under the tree, they come from the heart. 💙
Join our Holiday Heroes and help brighten the season for children and teens across Kansas.
🗓️ Donations due Dec 8 | 🔗 https://kansas.kvc.org/get-involved/holiday-giving/holiday-giving/

11/27/2025

As we gather with loved ones, we’re reminded that we all need connection. Thank you to foster parents for building safe, nurturing spaces where children and teens feel valued and supported.

11/26/2025

Kindness makes every Wednesday better and every life brighter. Meet: Chelsea ✨

As we head into Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for team members like Chelsea, whose heart for helping others reminds us what this season is all about. Chelsea goes above and beyond for children, teens and families, making sure every experience feels personal, joyful and filled with care.

Here’s what a teammate shared about her:
“Chelsea truly deserves this nomination. She goes above and beyond for all of our families receiving services and the KVC staff. She commits herself to making sure they have the opportunity to have a good experience, no matter if it’s getting them tickets to a game or event. She is continuously gathering donations to meet the needs of children and families, and that is amazing in itself! I appreciate her passion to help those in our community, and she genuinely wants better for them. I am thankful to have gotten the opportunity to work with her and look forward to working with her on future events to make them a bigger and better experience each year as we grow. She is an individual I can look up to as a new team member. Chelsea, thank you for your continuous hard work and dedication to this agency and the population it serves.”

💛 Leave a note of gratitude in the comments to celebrate Chelsea and the kindness she brings to our community every day.

11/25/2025

A beautiful start to the holiday season: families finalizing adoptions, youth feeling supported and communities showing up. Explore the full Adoption Day recap! 🎉

Kansas families, youth and partners came together to celebrate National Adoption Month with meaningful moments of connection, belonging and hope.

11/25/2025

What a heartwarming way to step into the holiday season.
Today we witnessed several children and families finalize their adoptions, a moment filled with hope, relief and so, so much love.

These milestones remind us what this season is really about: connection, compassion and new beginnings.

Thank you to WIBW for covering this meaningful event and helping share these stories with the community. 💚💚

New family celebrates National Adoption Day. DETAILS>>>https://www.wibw.com/2025/11/22/several-children-finalized-into-forever-homes-national-adoption-day/

11/21/2025

Happy Foster Talk Friday!

Every milestone deserves to be celebrated, and we want to know: what's your favorite way to celebrate?

11/20/2025

🎄 The clock is ticking! Help bring smiles to Kansas youth this holiday season. Drop off your unwrapped gifts by Dec 8 or make an online donation and our team will shop for you. ❤️ Together, we make sure no child is forgotten.

🔗 https://kansas.kvc.org/get-involved/holiday-giving/holiday-giving/