- About
Overview
KVC West Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. Our team of caring experts delivers a range of essential services, including in-home family support, foster care, adoption, in-home mental health therapy, and youth educational support – all to fulfill our mission of enriching and enhancing the lives of children and families.
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- Services
Overview
KVC strengthens families using wraparound services so children can remain with their own families and in their own communities. We also provide foster care, reunification support, adoption, substance use treatment, in-home family services, educational support, and child, family and adult therapy.
- Impact
Overview
KVC West Virginia continues to make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of West Virginia children and families.
Spotlight on Providers
In this section, we profile KVC staff and partners who are making a difference.
Inspirational Families
Each year, we recognize one family as the KVC Resource Parents of the Year.
- Resources
How To Become A Foster Parent
Each year, hundreds of local children are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or other challenges. These kids and teenagers need the support of a caring foster family.
How To Become An Adoptive Parent
KVC West Virginia helps match children in foster care with loving forever families through adoption. We work exclusively with children that are placed through the Department of Health and Human Resources
Parenting and Mental Health eBooks & Videos
Find helpful guides, assessments and videos on topics like parenting, mental health, ways to help children in crisis and more.
- Events
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Boundaries in the Workplace Training (Earn 2 CEUs)
February 28 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Recognizing and setting boundaries is essential for all social workers and mental health professionals. This training will dive into the importance of boundaries and offer practical advice for navigating them smoothly.
Led by our experienced trainer, this session will blend interactive discussions with real-world scenarios to thoroughly examine the responsibilities of social workers and mental health professionals. We’ll delve into our interactions with clients, colleagues, our agency, and the broader community, while also tackling a variety of boundary issues and honing communication skills to address them effectively. Additionally, we’ll explore the nuanced aspects of establishing personal and professional boundaries, weighing their advantages and potential challenges. By the end of the training, attendees will be well-equipped to set boundaries with confidence and uphold integrity in their practice. Attendees who participate in the full training will receive 2 CEUs.
In this training, Erin Keltner, LCSW, LICSW, KVC West Virginia’s Vice President of Clinical Services, will discuss:
- The importance of professional and personal boundaries in the workplace
- Our responsibilities as providers
- Dual relationships and power differentials
*CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).
How to Register
DoHS Employees
KVC West Virginia provides this training free of cost to employees of the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS). To register, please email Kristina Foster at kafoster@kvc.org.
Community Providers
Professionals that work in organizations outside of DoHS can pay a small registration fee of $40 to register for this training. Submit the form below to pay the registration fee and get the registration link.
Meet the Presenter
Erin Keltner, LCSW, LICSW