KCTV 5KCTV5 shows appreciation for local foster families

KCTV5 and KSMO are working to make sure some local kids have a happy Valentine's Day.

KCTV5 is teaming up with adoption services provider KVC to help host a pizza party that shows the station's appreciation for local foster families. As part of its core business, it also coordinates a comprehensive network of behavioral healthcare to support children and families in crisis.

Click here for more information on the 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that helps more than 40,000 children and families.

The pizza party is taking place Saturday at 3 p.m. in the KVC's Ball Conference Center in Olathe.

Anyone can bring donations to KCTV5's station, located at 4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway in Fairway, KS, on Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The KVC has provided a wish list by age group that can be useful to generate some ideas if anyone would like to donate.

For teens:

• MP3 Players
• Digital cameras
• Hoodies from Abercrombie and Fitch
• Gift cards to McDonalds, Hot Topic, Sonic, Aeropostale, Walmart, Target

Mid-age kids (5-11 years old):

• Lego sets
• Remote control vehicles
• Craft kits
• Science kits

Toddlers (infant-4 years old):

• Popular/educational toys (Elmo, Dora, Cabbage Patch Kids, Polly Pockets, Fisher Price, Leap Pad, etc.)
• Building blocks
• Books

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