- 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
- Blog
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First Star Summer Academy Info Meeting
June 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Welcome First Star Scholars and Caregivers!
We are nearing the date of our upcoming First Star Summer Academy at Fairmont State and Spruce Knob. We know you have questions, so we invite you to join us on Saturday, June 10, from 11AM-12PM for an overview of the planned events and to meet some of the staff.
Agenda
11AM-12PM: First Star Summer Academy OverviewThe Summer Academy begins at Fairmont State University on June 18th for one week, followed by a second week at Experience Learning, located at Spruce Knob, WV, ending on July 1. Get the details on:
- Food, lodging and transportation
- Academy rules
- Required forms and waivers
- Schedule of events
- Meet the staff
- Packing list
- Questions and answers
