KVC Behavioral HealthCare Inc.

KVC Behavioral HealthCare Inc., operating under the parent organization KVC Health Systems, is a private, nonprofit entity dedicated to providing child welfare and behavioral healthcare services. The organization is part of a larger network of nonprofits working across multiple states in the United States, primarily in Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, and West Virginia.

Overview

KVC Behavioral HealthCare, also known as KVC Kansas, provides critical services including in-home family support, foster care, adoption, mental health treatment, and residential psychiatric care for children. It is recognized for its use of evidence-based practices to achieve strong outcomes and has been accredited by The Joint Commission, a prestigious recognition in healthcare.

History

KVC Health Systems, the parent organization, was initially founded in 1970, originating from earlier pioneering children's charities in the early 1800s. When Kansas privatized its child welfare services in 1996, KVC was selected as one of the primary service providers, becoming a leading case management provider in the state.

Services

• In-Home Family Support: Licensed clinicians provide services directly in families’ homes to prevent children from entering foster care.
• Foster Care: Recruits, trains, and supports foster families to provide stable care environments for children.
• Adoption: Facilitates matching children in foster care with permanent families.
• Mental Health Services: Offers treatment for children, teens, and adults experiencing mental health and psychiatric disorders, often utilizing telemedicine for accessibility.
• Residential and Inpatient Treatment: Provides trauma-informed care in children’s mental health hospitals and residential facilities.

Achievements

KVC has received international recognition for its innovative approaches to child welfare and behavioral healthcare. The organization has partnered with renowned institutions to integrate trauma-informed care, demonstrating significant improvements in child outcomes. Through its extensive network, KVC positively impacts thousands of lives annually, contributing to improved health, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness in healthcare and human services.

[1] https://www.kvc.org/services/services-overview/ [2] https://www.kvc.org/about-us/about-kvc-health-systems/ [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KVC_Health_Systems [4] https://www.kvc.org [5] https://www.kvc.org/services/mental-health/