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KVC strengthens families using wraparound services so children can remain with their own families and in their own communities when safely possible. We also provide foster care, reunification support, adoption, outpatient mental health therapy, in-home family services and educational support.
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Children and Families Need You
Through KVC, you can strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help create a bright future where every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Please join us today! Learn More
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Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about foster care, adoption, mental health and childhood trauma as well as how KVC West Virginia is working toward building healthier communities.
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About KVC West Virginia
KVC West Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 3,000 children, teens and adults each year. Our team of caring professionals provides home- and community-based services that strengthen families and prevent foster care, outpatient mental health therapy, foster care, foster parent recruitment and support, adoption, and youth academic and mentorship programs.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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Free CEU Training: Trauma 101
Trauma is more common than you may think—and it can have a lasting impact on the clients and communities we serve. This free CEU training is designed for social workers, LPCs, therapists, clinicians, school-based professionals and other helping professionals who want to deepen their understanding of trauma and strengthen their ability to foster resilience in others.
Objectives
In this interactive training, you will:
- Gain a clear understanding of trauma and how it presents in children, youth and adults
- Learn how trauma can disrupt healthy brain development and shape long-term outcomes
- Explore the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and their impact on mental and physical health
- Discover actionable strategies to better support clients who have experienced trauma
- Recognize the signs of secondary traumatic stress in yourself and your colleagues—and learn how to build a foundation of self-care and sustainability in your work
Whether you work in a school, clinic, community or state agency, or private practice, this training will give you the tools to provide more trauma-informed, compassionate care.
Earn 2 FREE CEUs and leave feeling more equipped to support your clients—and yourself.
*CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).
Meet the Trainer
Erin Keltner, LCSW, LICSW
Erin Keltner is President of KVC West Virginia, where she leads our team of caring professionals who help thousands of children, teens, families and adults each year. As President, Erin builds vibrant relationships both within our team and with our partners to provide heart-centered services to solve the challenges West Virginia children and families are experiencing.
With over 20 years of experience, she has held many roles in child welfare and mental health from direct care to leadership. Erin holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Kentucky and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Transylvania University. She is a licensed clinical social worker in Kentucky and a licensed independent clinical social worker in West Virginia. Learn more about Erin at kvcwv.org/leadership.