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KVC strengthens families using wraparound services so children can remain with their own families and in their own communities when safely possible. We also provide foster care, reunification support, adoption, outpatient mental health therapy, in-home family services and educational support.
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Through KVC, you can strengthen families, prevent child abuse and neglect, and help create a bright future where every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. Please join us today! Learn More
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Our free resources help you stay informed and educated about foster care, adoption, mental health and childhood trauma as well as how KVC West Virginia is working toward building healthier communities.
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About KVC West Virginia
KVC West Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 3,000 children, teens and adults each year. Our team of caring professionals provides home- and community-based services that strengthen families and prevent foster care, outpatient mental health therapy, foster care, foster parent recruitment and support, adoption, and youth academic and mentorship programs.
We envision a world in which every person is safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community.
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First Star Academy Virtual Orientation
Welcome to First Star! First Star is a national program dedicated to empowering students in 8th-12th grades to invest in their future. With academies across eight states at 14 participating universities, including UCLA, University of Miami, Arizona State University and more, we are pleased to offer the program here in West Virginia at Fairmont State University.
Through a partnership with First Star National, KVC West Virginia and Fairmont State University, we are here to help the 6,000+ youth in foster care in West Virginia by ensuring they have the academic, life skills, and adult support needed to transition to higher education and adulthood successfully. Learn more about KVC’s First Star Academy here.
You are invited to attend this virtual orientation to learn about this program that boasts a 98% high school graduation rate, with 89% enrolling in higher education. This meeting will provide an overview of the program, real testimonials from current academy scholars and offer next steps if you or a student you know may be interested in applying.
Orientation Agenda
11am – 12pm: Introductions & First Star presentation. Meet a few of our First Star Academy scholars and hear about their experience.
12 – 12:30pm: Hear from Libera – A West Virginia nonprofit that provides resources and support for women and teens in West Virginia.
12:30 – 1pm: Parting words and next steps