KidsTLC

KidsTLC was founded in 1972 by the Johnson County Young Matrons to fulfill an unmet need for an emergency shelter for abused and neglected children.

Over the years, KidsTLC’s mission has expanded as it responds to community needs by implementing new programs to help children and their families.

Today, their mission is to transform the lives of children and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, developmental trauma, and autism.

KidsTLC focuses on creating supportive, family-focused therapeutic teams to build resilient, trusting relationships and transform sometimes painful realities into hopeful futures full of courage and joy.

KidsTLC implements a variety of evidence-based and researched best practices in clinical services and treatment planning. Since 2016, KidsTLC is also committed to embedding, embodying, and enacting the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Practice, and Parenting (DDP) to create supportive, family-focused therapeutic teams that build resilient, trusting relationships.

They understand the importance of creating a culture and climate of belonging and healing by relating with all people we encounter in safe, open, and engaged ways.

KidsTLC continues to respond to the growing needs of children in the Kansas City Metro area by adding critically needed services that fill community gaps and alleviate wait times for families to receive mental and behavioral health care.

Their comprehensive residential and outpatient programs help children heal on all levels through innovative and proven therapeutic treatment philosophies, expressive therapies such as art, play, and music therapy, and a wealth of opportunities to improve the physical health of clients.

To learn more, visit: www.kidstlc.org