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Back to School Anxiety: How Parents Can Help Set Their Children Up for Success

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Back-to-school season can drum up all sorts of feelings and emotions. Some children feel excited but some may be struggling with anxiety. How can caregivers navigate this new season and set their children up for success? Explore some expert strategies to help children cope here.

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What Every Parent or Caregiver Needs to Know About Teenage Brain Development

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The teen years are a unique time of brain development. In this article, parents will discover how to better understand their teen and promote healthy behavior.

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The Truth About Foster Care: Dispelling Myths and Rumors

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Foster care is a complex system abundant with truths and misconceptions. Explore some common foster care myths and find the truth here.

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Substance Use Treatment: Know Your Options

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Discover what substance misuse looks like, what treatments are available and how you or someone you love can get the right support.

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A Day in the Life of a Social Worker: What it’s Like to Work at KVC

Look behind the scenes of a day in the life of a social worker at KVC West Virginia. From social workers to mental health professionals and beyond, see what motivates our team to make a powerful difference for the children, families and adults we serve.

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How to Talk about Racism and Its Effects With Kids

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As parents and caregivers, it’s our responsibility to help children and teens understand complex topics like racism and inequality. So, how do you talk about racism and its effects? Read this article for practical tips.

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KVC West Virginia Positively Impacts Over 1,000 Children, Families and Adults in 2022

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See how KVC West Virginia positively impacted families and built family strength and resilience through preservation, reunification, mental health services and more in 2022.

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How Daily Gratitude Practices Impact Mental Health

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Gratitude is a helpful tool in transforming negative thoughts into positive ones. Learn how daily gratitude practices can benefit your mental health and download our free gratitude worksheet.

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Working at KVC West Virginia: Discover a Social Work Career Where You Belong

KVC West Virginia’s social work careers cultivate belonging for West Virginia youth, individuals, families as well as our team members. Find your dream team and career with KVC.

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West Virginia Couple Adopts Miracle Child From Foster Care

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The Sweeneys didn’t expect adoption from foster care to be the way they became parents. But one December night changed everything. Read the story of their Miracle.

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