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We have a wide range of experts on hand to answer your questions on everything from dental visits and playdates to dance lessons, lawns and so much more! If you have a question that needs answering, get in touch.

Q. What supports are available to foster families?

KVC is committed to every foster parent’s success and provides personalized support to your family. We encourage our foster parents to develop a support system around them and work with extended family, faith communities, employers, and friends to develop a network of care around the family, as any parent would. KVC provides ongoing training opportunities to address specific behavioral needs, working with birth families, and navigating the child welfare system. Additionally, we offer access to a clothing closet, school supplies, holiday gifts and ongoing supports.

Megan Maciel - Director of Recruitment and Communication KVC Kansas

KVC Kansas

KVC KANSASKVC Kansas provides heart-centered services to children and families through in-home family support, foster care, adoption, behavioral health care and children’s psychiatric hospitals.913.499.8100, Kansas.KVC.org

Q. Besides books, what else am I able to get with my library card?

People are always surprised when they learn that they can use their Mid-Continent Public Library card to download eBooks and eAudiobooks for both adults and children, download up to five songs per week to keep, learn a language, get free online tutoring and take free online courses in a variety of professional and personal development subjects. You can also read the Kansas City Star and Kansas City BusinessJournal for free and access important information on ConsumerReports.com before a big purchase. This is just the tip of the iceberg of what you can access with your library card.

Mary Altman - Marketing and Communications, MCPL

Mid-Continent Public Library

Mid-Continent Public Library has 33 branches and serves more than 816,000 residents across Jackson, Clay and Platte counties, offering resources and services for all ages.816.836.5200, MyMCPL.org

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• KVC Kansas - Kansas City Office

  At KVC Kansas, our goal is to enrich and enhance the lives of children and families by providing services in family preservation and reunification, foster care, adoption, behavioral health and more.

• Mid-Continent Public Libraries

  Mid-Continent Public Library is the largest library system in the Kansas City metropolitan area serving over 780,000 residents in Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties.