- 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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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.
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Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World Training (2 free CEUs*)
June 15, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free
Event Details
When: Thursday, June 15 from 3–6pm
Where: 261 Aikens Center, Suite 304, Martinsburg, WV 25404
This FREE in-person training is designed to equip social workers, mental health professionals and caregivers with the knowledge and skills needed to help children navigate the complexities of the digital world. Based on the book by Richard Culatta, this training provides practical tips and strategies for fostering healthy online behaviors, promoting digital citizenship, and protecting children from online risks. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just getting started, this training will help you build the confidence and competence needed to raise kids who are not only safe but also thrive in the digital age. Participants will receive 2 free CEUs.*
After the training, join us in celebrating KVC’s first anniversary in the Eastern Panhandle with ice cream and a networking event.
In this training, Robin Atkinson, MSW, LGSW, will help participants:
– Understand the concept of dual citizenship
– Recognize digital dysfunction
– Help kids choose the best online activities
– Set reasonable expectations for device use
– Find the right balance between digital and physical activities
– Stay safe and create safe spaces for others online
*CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).
Registration is closed. See you tomorrow!
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About the Trainer
Robin Atkinson, MSW, LGSW is Training and Development Specialist at KVC West Virginia where she supervises the training program for employees and foster/adoptive parents statewide. She creates training curriculums, oversees the internship program, leads the Safety Team as Safety Officer, and organizes the orientation process for all new KVC team members. Robin also leads the training team and encourages them to find the most adaptive, diverse, and fresh training topics that will benefit employees and foster/adoptive parents.