Learn why mental health support matters in foster care, how trauma affects youth and how KVC provides therapy for children, teens and adults.

If you’ve ever thought about fostering as a single adult but wondered, “Can I do this on my own?” the answer is YES! Thousands of children and teens in foster care are waiting for someone just like you. See how KVC West Virginia will support you every step of the way as you embark on your foster parenting journey.

Alyssa’s wish for a sister inspired her parents to become foster parents with KVC West Virginia. Discover how foster care changed her family’s life and how you can make a difference, too.

Explore valuable foster parent resources in West Virginia, where the need for loving caregivers and homes continues to grow. Learn about foster care, how to become a foster parent, why KVC is the right agency for you, self-care tips and more.

KVC West Virginia and Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tri-State announce a new, innovative partnership to connect children and teens in foster care with dedicated mentors, expanding their support networks and fostering a stronger sense of belonging. 

“Kinship caregivers give a hopeless child, hope.” Kinship care is a placement option in which relatives or close family connections care for a child who is in foster care.