Middle College at Fairmont State University – a unique dual-degree program for West Virginia teens who have experienced foster care – is introducing exciting updates to better serve current and future Middle College students.
Discover how KVC West Virginia provides essential resources for teens aging out of foster care to ensure they have the skills they need to succeed.
Discover how churches can support the 6,000+ youth in West Virginia foster care. Learn practical ways your faith community can provide love, stability and resources to families in need.
Children and teens in foster care often face more obstacles to learning than their peers. Fortunately, educators can empower students in foster care to perform well academically and feel safe and welcomed at school. Check out these strategies for success!
With nearly 6,000 youth in foster care in West Virginia, the need for foster parents is greater than ever. Find out how you can help.
Alyssa’s wish for a sister inspired her parents to become foster parents with KVC West Virginia. Discover how foster care changed her family’s life and how you can make a difference, too.
KVC West Virginia and Fairmont State University announce their partnership in creating Middle College at Fairmont State University. This innovative program empowers youth aged 16 and older who have experienced foster care and is the only program of its kind in the nation.
Before enrolling in KVC’s First Star Academy, Daren was shy and struggling in foster care after experiencing trauma and an unsupportive biological family. Through unwavering support from his foster mom and KVC professionals, coupled with meaningful connections with peers who understood his experiences, Daren found success, a sense of belonging and a second family.
Explore valuable foster parent resources in West Virginia, where the need for loving caregivers and homes continues to grow. Learn about foster care, how to become a foster parent, why KVC is the right agency for you, self-care tips and more.
“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.