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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. 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 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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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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All In Foster Care Summit

We’re so excited to join Chestnut Mountain Village for the third annual All In Foster Care Summit! We’ll be there to share information about our supportive programs that strengthen families and help children thrive, including foster parent training and certification, mental health therapy, youth education support, Middle College at Fairmont State University, and more.

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KVC West Virginia and Fairmont State University Create Innovative Pathway to College for Youth in Foster Care

KVC West Virginia partners with Fairmont State University to create Middle College

KVC West Virginia and Fairmont State University announce their partnership in creating Middle College at Fairmont State University. This innovative program empowers youth aged 16 and older who have experienced foster care and is the only program of its kind in the nation.

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