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.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. KVC is committed to preventing child abuse and neglect, and prevention begins with strengthening families. This month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. By ensuring that parents and caregivers have […]
Have you ever wondered what specialized foster care means in West Virginia? Does the tiered system define it? Is it regulated to a particular age group or a group with certain physical or medical conditions? With changes to how the state is structuring foster care, it’s essential to understand how KVC and other specialized foster […]
Millions of Americans are impacted daily by mental health conditions. Mental Health Awareness Month in May is an opportunity to increase people’s understanding of the complexities of living with a mental illness, expel myths, reduce stigma and show support for the many people affected by mental health that are working to improve their lives. Learn […]
What are ethics? Oxford Languages defines ethics as: "Moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior" "The moral correctness of specified conduct" "A set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct" Join us for a virtual “Ethics” training where participants will learn about the […]
At KVC West Virginia, we believe every person deserves kindness, connection and support. If you have a passion for helping others and problem-solving, join our team! We’ll be holding virtual open interviews Wednesday, July 28th from 9:00am to 5:00pm. View available career opportunities below or at kvc.org/careers. We're hosting open interviews for these positions: Case […]
Training Title: Substance Abuse and Addiction and Prevention Date and Time: September 10, 2021, at 10:00am to 12:00pm Training Description: Participants will learn about the science of substance abuse and addiction, and how to prevent it. Trainer and Credentials: Jeremy Truman, MA CEUs Available: 2 ($40) Costs for Non-KVC Staff and Foster Parents: $40 If paying, please pay in […]
Training Title: Eating Disorders Training Date and Time: September 28, 2021, at 10:00am to 12:00pm Training Description: In this training, participants will learn the types of eating disorders people may suffer from and the myths and facts about eating disorders. KVC West Virginia offers this virtual course at no cost to non-KVC staff and potential or current […]
Training Title: Eating Disorders Training Date and Time: September 28, 2021, at 6:00 to 8:00pm Training Description: In this training, participants will learn the types of eating disorders people may suffer from and the myths and facts about eating disorders. KVC West Virginia offers this virtual course at no cost to non-KVC staff and potential or […]
This holiday season, start a new tradition and give back to your community with our Holiday Heroes program! Holiday Heroes can be individuals, families, churches, community organizations or businesses.