KVC Behavioral HealthCare
News from KVC Behavioral HealthCare July 2008

KVC's Mission

The mission of KVC
is to enrich and
enhance the lives of
children and families
by providing medical and
behavioral healthcare,
social services
and education.
Support Our Good Work
Household items needed for KVC kids moving to college or apartment living.
 
Adoption Services

778 children served by KVC have been adopted into Forever Families since July 2005.

 
If you are interested in adoption, click on 
Resource Family Services
Learn about becoming a Resource Foster Parent.
 
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Resource Foster Care.
Notable Achievements
 
In the last 12 months, KVC has reduced the percentage of children who are in out-of-home care for more than 12 months from 60% to 54%.
 
More than 1,000 children are served each year at the
KVC Psychiatric Hospital.  
 
Doctors are serving hundreds of children and families each month at KVC's Outpatient Clinics.
Calendar of Events
 
July/August
August 4
 
November 15
National Adoption Day
 
November 21-22
Resource Family Conference
 
December 5
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Star Spangled Spectacular Kelley McMahon
If you are looking for fun, food and fireworks on July 4th, come to Corporate Woods.  The Star Spangled Spectacular will take place from 4-11pm.  KVC is one of five charities which will benefit from the proceeds.  
KU Basketball Coach Motivates Circle of Friends
KU men's head basketball coach Bill Self spoke recently  during the Ball's Charity Golf Classic Sponsors Luncheon at the Ball Conference Center.  The 27th annual tournament raised $120,000 for children in KVC's care.  This gift is made possible through the vendors of Ball's Food Stores who participate in the Circle of Friends.   Kelley McMahon
 
David Ball, Bill Self and Fred Ball at the Ball's Charity Golf Classic Luncheon June 19.

Backpacks  Needed for Kids Across Kansas

backpackWhen you are out and about, if you'd like to pick up an extra backpack or a handful of school supplies, KVC kids would sure appreciate it.  
Children in Topeka and Lawrence need backpacks.  School supplies and backpacks are needed in Atchison, Junction City, Manhattan, and Salina. KVC workers and donors have collected enough supplies for children in the Kansas City area, however, if you'd like to drop off supplies at KVC's Corporate Office in Olathe, we'll be sure they get delivered to the outlying counties.  Many thanks in advance! 
             
Thirteen-Year-Old Looking for a Forever Family       
Kelley McMahonAndrew is a social, strong-minded, and lovable teenager. He is an eager-to-please boy who likes to help with household chores. Andrew is polite and respectful towards adults, and is looking for a family with lots of patience. Andrew is an adventurous young man who is willing to try new things, and loves fishing and riding his bike. He has a great smile and personality and is waiting to share his time and love with a Forever FamilyClick here to meet more children available for adoption. 
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KVC Behavioral HealthCare. 
 
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