What Is Kinship Care?

“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.
“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.
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.
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.
With more than 6,000 youth in foster care in West Virginia, the need for foster parents is greater than ever. Find out how you can help.
See how KVC West Virginia positively impacted families and built family strength and resilience through preservation, reunification, mental health services and more in 2022.
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.
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.
Interested in growing your family through adoption? You may have heard that it can be very expensive. However, one option is basically free!
During National Family Reunification Month, KVC celebrates families that have worked hard to bring their children safely home from foster care.