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How Many Children Are in Foster Care in West Virginia?

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

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KVC West Virginia and Big Brothers Big Sisters Form New Partnership to Connect Children in Foster Care with Adult Mentors

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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. 

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What Is Kinship Care?

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“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.

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The Truth About Foster Care: Dispelling Myths and Rumors

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Foster care is a complex system abundant with truths and misconceptions. Explore some common foster care myths and find the truth here.

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Working at KVC West Virginia: Discover a Social Work Career Where You Belong

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.

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West Virginia Couple Adopts Miracle Child From Foster Care

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The Sweeneys didn’t expect adoption from foster care to be the way they became parents. But one December night changed everything. Read the story of their Miracle.

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KVC West Virginia Announces Martinsburg Office Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Event 

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KVC West Virginia will celebrate the opening of its new Martinsburg office on July 15, 2022 from 1 p.m. to 3.pm. Get event details here.

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KVC West Virginia Hosts Resource Family Conference for 150 Foster and Adoptive Families

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In early April, KVC West Virginia hosted nearly 150 families at our Resource Family Conference at the Resort at Glade Springs in Daniels, WV. Learn more about this unique event!

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KVC West Virginia Expands Services to Children and Families in Eastern & Northern Regions

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.

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4 Ways Foster Parents Can Support Children in Foster Care Through the Holidays

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

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