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About KVC
KVC Kentucky is a 501(c)3 nonprofit child welfare and behavioral healthcare organization that provides mental and behavioral health services, family preservation and reunification, and other family-related services.
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Overview
Each year, KVC serves over 20,000 children and families across Kentucky! At KVC Kentucky, there is strong emphasis in the therapeutic implementation of evidence-based therapy, assessments and programs.
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At KVC, we want every child and adult to be safe & connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We’re proud to be a leader in innovative, effective and compassionate care.
Behavioral Health Services
Innovative, evidence-based mental and behavioral health services delivered virtually, in the home and in the communities of our clients.
Family First Prevention and Reunification Services
Clinical services designed to help strengthen families and keep children safely at home or reunify children who have been removed to foster care or other residential treatment settings.
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Back-to-School Drive
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Help KVC Kentucky give every child a strong start to the 2025-2026 school year. By filling a new backpack with essential school supplies, you help build confidence and create positive memories for a child during a difficult time.
Why this matters
Students do better in school when they feel prepared. A backpack filled with supplies helps a child focus, learn and feel like they belong.
How to Donate School Supplies
- Collect supplies at home, work or with a group
- Host a packing party and fill backpacks together
- Drop off donations at the KVC Kentucky Lexington office
No time to shop? You can make an online donation or purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist and our volunteers will make sure every supply goes to a child in need.
Donation Drop-Off Locations and Hours
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout July until August 1.
📍 KVC Kentucky – Lexington Office
2250 Thunderstick Drive, Suite 1104
Lexington, KY 40505
🎒 Back-to-School Supply List
Elementary School
Crayola colored pencils (pre-sharpened)- Composition notebooks
- One subject notebooks
- Loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
- Scissors
- Crayons
- Glue sticks
- #2 pencils
- Headphones (not ear buds)
- Thin dry erase markers
- Washable markers
- Highlighters
- Plastic folders (blue, red, green)
- Wide ruled spiral notebooks
- Pink pearl erasers
- Zipper pouch
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
- Pencil box
- Graph paper
- Watercolor paints
- Baby wipes
- Disinfecting wipes
- Unisex backpacks
- Paper towels
- Gallon-size Ziploc bags
- Construction paper
- KinderMat (2-inch thick)
Middle School
- Colored pencils
- Loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
- Spiral notebooks (blue, red, green)
- Pencils
- Highlighters
- Binders
- Headphones
- Black dry erase markers
- Multi-colored highlighters
- Erasers
- Glue
- Three-prong plastic folders
- Zipper pouch
- Backpack
- Lunch box
- Reusable water bottle
- Hand sanitizer
- Crayons
- Markers
- Disinfecting wipes
- Quart and sandwich Ziploc bags
- Paper towels
- Fragrance-free baby wipes
- Black pens
- Graph paper
High School
- Colored pencils
- Composition notebooks
- Loose-leaf paper (college ruled)
- Scissors
- Crayons
- #2 pencils
- Headphones
- Dry erase markers
- Colored markers
- Highlighters
- Pink pearl erasers
- Three-prong plastic folders
- Zipper pouch
- Glue sticks
- Backpack
- Two subject notebooks
- Lunch box
- Reusable water bottles
- Binders
- Hand sanitizer
- Pencil box
- Disinfecting wipes
- Tissues
- Black pens
Your support makes a lasting impact. Every backpack and supply you donate helps a child feel prepared, confident and cared for as they start the new school year. Whether you give as an individual, family or group, you’re helping us build stronger communities and brighter futures. Thank you for standing with KVC Kentucky and the children and families we serve.
Just remember, if shopping isn’t possible for you, consider giving online or selecting items from our Amazon Wishlist. Our staff will handle the rest to ensure every child gets the supplies they need.