What is a foster care home study and how do you prepare for one in West Virginia? This guide walks you through the process with support from KVC.

Foster parents in West Virginia aren’t in this alone. At KVC, you’ll have a whole team, from home finders to therapists, supporting you and the youth in your care. Learn how we walk with foster parents every step of the way.

With nearly 6,000 youth in foster care in West Virginia, the need for foster parents is greater than ever. Find out how you can help.

The KVC West Virginia Board of Directors names Erin Keltner President of KVC West Virginia, effective July 1, 2024. Keltner has been with KVC for nearly 20 years. In addition, current President Brent Lemon will become Executive Vice President.

KVC West Virginia’s social work careers cultivate belonging for West Virginia youth, individuals, families as well as our team members. Find your dream team and career with KVC.

Interested in growing your family through adoption? You may have heard that it can be very expensive. However, one option is basically free!

During National Family Reunification Month, KVC celebrates families that have worked hard to bring their children safely home from foster care.

Child abuse threatens at least 1 in 7 children in the United States every year, and the victims are not only in pain as the abuse is occurring but also long after with lasting psychological impacts. Learn more about the connection between child abuse and depression.

KVC West Virginia is expanding its Safe at Home, Children with Serious Emotional Disorder Waiver (CSEDW), and foster care programs in the Eastern and Northern Panhandle regions of West Virginia. Read more about the expansion in this article.

Children in foster care may need extra support around the holidays. In this blog, read four ways you can encourage kids in your care.