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Best Practices for Teaching and Supporting Students in Foster Care

Best practices for teaching students in foster care

Children and teens in foster care often face more obstacles to learning than their peers. Fortunately, educators can empower students in foster care to perform well academically and feel safe and welcomed at school. Learn how you can support the kids in your classroom who are experiencing foster care. Check out these strategies for success!

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Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free Virtual Training Class

foster parent training class west virginia

Nearly 6,000 West Virginia children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Learn more about foster parenting or adopting from foster care.

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Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free Virtual Training Class

foster parent training class west virginia

Nearly 6,000 West Virginia children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Learn more about foster parenting or adopting from foster care.

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Want to Foster or Adopt? Start With This Free Virtual Training Class

foster parent training class

Nearly 6,000 West Virginia children and teens need foster families to open their hearts and homes. It only takes ONE caring adult to change a child’s life. How about you? Learn more about foster parenting or adopting from foster care.

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How Many Children Are in Foster Care in West Virginia?

how many children are in foster care

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.

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How One Young Girl’s Dream Led Her Family to Become Foster Parents

One family's journey of becoming foster parents in West Virginia

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.

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Foster Care and Mental Healthcare Leader KVC West Virginia Welcomes New President

Erin Keltner Named KVC West Virginia President

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.

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Middle College at Fairmont State University: Driving Success for Youth in West Virginia Foster Care

Middle College at Fairmont State University is an exciting opportunity for teens in West Virginia foster care aged 16 and older to get a jumpstart on college — and experience freedom and stability unlike anything they’ve experienced before. Get the answers to many Middle College at Fairmont State University questions in this article.

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National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month! Foster care is a safe place that gives a child and their birth family an opportunity to resolve conflicts or disruptions and learn healthy skills so the child can safely return home. Learn more and find engaging foster care and foster parenting resources today.

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Marion and Harrison County CASA Superhero 5K

We’re so excited to join CASA of Marion County and Harrison County CASA for their Superhero 5K! We’ll be there to cheer on all the participants and share information about the services we provide for children and families across West Virginia. 

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