- About
- Services
Overview
Our goal is to keep children with their own families and communities, providing wraparound services to make reunification possible. We also provide foster care, adoption, and in-home 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
- Events
- Blog
Overview
KVC West Virginia continues to make a positive difference in the lives of hundreds of West Virginia children and families.
In the last year, KVC West Virginia:
- 396 children and adults received in-home support including behavioral healthcare
- 343 children cared for by KVC foster families
- 37 children supported in their home communities through the new Safe at Home WV program
- 50 children matched with adoptive families
Adoption Pilot Success
KVC launched an adoption initiative in West Virginia in 2012-13 with outstanding success. Not only did KVC help match children with their forever families, but the timeframe to complete the adoption process was significantly less than historical averages. Learn more about adopting a child who is currently in foster care and waiting for his/her forever family.
Trauma Training Delivers Needed Tools
As evidence-based research indicates, children struggling with traumatic experiences need special understanding and help. Now, thanks to a variety of trauma-informed training techniques, KVC staff and foster families are better equipped to treat young people in their care.