“Kinship caregivers give a hopeless child, hope.” Kinship care is a placement option in which relatives or close family connections care for a child who is in foster care.

Discover effective mental health therapy options in West Virginia. From traditional counseling to play therapy, intensive outpatient programs, and virtual sessions, find the support you need for anxiety, ADHD, depression, substance abuse and more with KVC West Virginia.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.