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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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What Every Parent or Caregiver Needs to Know About Teenage Brain Development

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The teen years are a unique time of brain development. In this article, parents will discover how to better understand their teen and promote healthy behavior.

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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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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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What’s the Connection Between Child Abuse and Depression?

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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.

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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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Can I Be a Single Foster Parent?

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

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