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.

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

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.

KVC is celebrating 65 West Virginia adoptions over the past year and highlighting the need for families to adopt. Learn more!

As young teen Jack struggled under the crushing grief of the loss of his mother, his grades dropped. KVC West Virginia’s First Star Academy stepped in to help him succeed academically and dream about his future.

In this heartwarming story, see how a KVC case manager gives a struggling West Virginia mom hope and a chance to reunify with her baby girl.