- 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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Free, Virtual “What is Burnout and How to Prevent It” Training for KVC Foster Parents, Morning Session
March 30, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Training Title: What is Burnout and How to Prevent It
Training Date and Time: Tuesday, March 30, 10:00am – 12:00pm EST
Training Description: Our foster parents work hard to care for the youth in their homes. Sometimes this leads to physical, emotional and mental exhaustion, otherwise known as “burnout.” This training will review why burnout happens and how foster families can prevent it.
Trainer and credentials: Kristi Ferrell, MA, LSW, Director of Permanency
CEUs available: None ($0)
Cost for non-KVC Staff and foster parents: None
Meeting link
For questions, contact: Kristi Ferrell, krferrell@kvc.org or 304-687-3851