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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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Services Overview
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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KVC Kentucky Resources
Explore our free resources designed to keep you informed and supported. From mental health, parenting guidance and updates on how KVC Kentucky is helping build stronger, healthier communities, these tools are here to help you and your family thrive.
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Impact
Each year, KVC Kentucky serves 22,000+ children and families in eight regions of the state. We strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help both children and adults achieve mental health wellness. Our services are in-home, strengths-based, and driven by a focus on the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of each child and family. See our Impact in Fiscal Year 25.
- 9,844 children received family strengthening services aimed at safely preventing foster care
- 22,101 individuals served in over 80 counties
- 97% children reunified or preserved in their natural family after completing family preservation and reunification services
- 1,804 children and adults received behavioral health services aimed to enhance mental health and improve wellbeing
- 3,655 children in 2,094 families were served through innovative Jefferson County child welfare services in partnership with the state
- 31 mothers provided with critical EMBARK services including integrated care coordination, essential resources and parenting skills
2025 KVC Health Systems Annual Report
Helping Children and Families
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