Skip to main content

Foster Parenting

Where Foster Parents Can Find Resources and Support in West Virginia

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.

Read More

How Many Children Are in Foster Care in West Virginia?

how many children are in foster care

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.

Read More

5 Mental Health Tips for Parents and Caregivers

taking a walk in the great outdoors can be an important self-care practice that helps parents and children prioritize their mental health

With the demands of raising children, it’s easy for parents and caregivers to forget their own mental health. These 5 expert tips will help parents and caregivers prioritize their mental health and self-care.

Read More

What Is Kinship Care?

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.

Read More

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

teenage brain development

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.

Read More

The Truth About Foster Care: Dispelling Myths and Rumors

foster care myths

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

Read More

How to Talk about Racism and Its Effects With Kids

family talking about racism with kids

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.

Read More

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

KVC West Virginia Impact

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

Read More

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.

Read More

West Virginia Couple Adopts Miracle Child From Foster Care

sweeney family kvc adoption story

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.

Read More