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Online Safety 101: Teaching Kids Safe Internet Habits

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Online safety starts with a few simple steps that make a big difference. Protecting kids online is worth every effort—staying aware, checking in, stepping in when needed, and keeping communication open all go a long way in teaching kids safe internet habits. Check out these tips that your whole family can use to build a healthier, safer relationship with the digital world.

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Best Practices for Teaching and Supporting Students in Foster Care

Best practices for teaching students in foster care

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!

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School-Based Therapy: What Parents & Schools Need to Know

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At KVC West Virginia, we aim to provide healing, supportive services to every child who needs them. That’s the heart behind our school-based therapy program. Learn how KVC West Virginia’s school-based therapy brings essential mental health support directly to students in their schools.

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How to Talk to Children About Mental Health Therapy

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Guiding your child to therapy? Get expert tips on starting the conversation positively and setting them up for success.

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KVC West Virginia and Fairmont State University Create Innovative Pathway to College for Youth in Foster Care

KVC West Virginia partners with Fairmont State University to create Middle College

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.

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Understanding ADHD in Children and Young Adults

ADHD is one of the most common behavioral health conditions children and adults experience

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is one of the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions in children and teens. Learn more about it may be treated in different age groups and why it’s underdiagnosed in girls.

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Teen Boy Finds Second Family Through KVC’s First Star Academy

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.

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Feeling SAD? How to Combat Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mental health condition characterized by the onset of depressive symptoms during specific times of the year. Learn more and see your treatment options in this article.

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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.

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How to Find Mental Health Treatment in West Virginia

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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.

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