- 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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Road to Adulthood Virtual Training (2 CEUs)
February 11, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$40
Date and Time: Feb. 11, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Training Description: Even though adolescents are beginning puberty sooner (around 9-12), their brains are still developing over a longer period, causing teens to appear to be more mature than they really are. The brain is not “done” developing until mid-late 20s. In this training, we will discuss the mysterious teenage brain and look specifically at development, statistics, trauma, and how to promote healthy development and behavior.
Trainer and Credentials: Robin Atkinson, MSW, LGSW
CEUs Available: 2
Costs for Non-KVC Staff and Foster Parents: $40
Meeting link
For questions, contact: Robin Atkinson at 304-859-4229 or ratkinson@kvc.org
If paying, please pay in cash, or check made out to KVC.