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Overview
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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Children and Families Need You
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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Overview
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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Become a Foster Parent
You would be so good at this.
There’s a child or teen who needs someone just like you. At KVC West Virginia, fostering is open to everyone. What matters most is your heart.
Foster parents provide a safe, loving home while a child’s family works toward reunification. It’s a chance to make a real difference and discover a deeper sense of purpose along the way.
Foster Parent Requirements
Being a foster parent can be an immensely rewarding experience. It’s sharing the small moments, like eating a nutritious meal together at the family dinner table. And the big moments, like developing positive relationships and high self-esteem. Above all, it’s about helping a child or teen flourish and grow into a confident, contributing member of the community.
To become a foster parent, families or individuals must meet the following criteria in West Virginia:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Pass background checks (no criminal or child abuse/neglect record)
- Have a safe home with space for a child or teen
- Meet basic income guidelines
- Have a phone and reliable transportation
- Complete required training (we’ll guide you through it)
- Be willing to support the child’s family toward reunification
Any relationship status is welcome—single, married, or cohabitating.
What You’ll Receive as a KVC Foster Parent
💙 Free ongoing training and 24/7 phone support
💙 Respite care so you can recharge
💙 Health insurance for the child
💙 Monthly reimbursement to meet the child’s needs
💙 Help with back-to-school supplies and holiday gifts
💙 Assistance finding local resources
Ready to Take The Next Step?
Becoming a foster parent is a big decision. At KVC West Virginia, we can answer all of your questions and talk with you about the process. Fill out this form and our team will reach out to you soon, or call us at (800) 835-5277.
Additional Resources:
Foster Parent Stories and Support
- Single Foster Parenting: What it’s Like & Why You Can Do It, Too!
- How One Young Girl’s Dream Led Her Family to Become Foster Parents
- West Virginia Couple Adopts Miracle Child From Foster Care
Foster Care 101
- How Does KVC West Virginia Support Foster Parents?
- How Many Children Are in Foster Care in West Virginia?
- Where Foster Parents Can Find Resources and Support in West Virginia
Videos
KVC Success Stories Playlist (includes foster parent testimonials, reunification stories and adoption journeys!)
eBooks & Guides
Have more questions? Download this guide answering the 10 most frequently asked questions about foster parenting.
FAQs
- Foster Parent FAQs (answers to common questions about becoming a foster parent, requirements, and support)