When Jack’s mom suddenly passed away, he entered into relative kinship foster care. As he struggled under the crushing weight of his grief, he started experiencing challenges in school. As Jack learned to cope, KVC West Virginia’s First Star Academy program stepped in to help him succeed academically and dream about his future.

Fostering is just one of many ways to help children in crisis, so here are five other ways you can help a child in foster care.

Many myths exist about the goal of foster care. Read this article to understand what the first goal is when a child enters foster care.

In this heartwarming story, see how a KVC case manager gives a struggling West Virginia mom hope and a chance to reunify with her baby girl.

Social workers help families and individuals overcome difficult situations. Read this blog for 10 unexpected things you didn’t know about social workers!

Unmarried adults can become foster parents! Read firsthand accounts from single foster parents and learn if this choice is right for you.

Growing pains are a part of life, but teens don’t outgrow the need for a loving family. Read this blog to learn how foster care makes an impact for teens!

KVC West Virginia facilitated over 150 children’s adoptions this past year. Read more about National Adoption Month and meet some of the adoptive families we helped in this blog!

Have you ever wondered, “Why are children in foster care?” Though many factors can cause youth to enter foster care, these are the most common reasons.

If you’d like to become a licensed foster parent in West Virginia, here is a general timeframe of how long it takes to become a licensed foster parent.