During National Family Reunification Month, KVC celebrates families that have worked hard to bring their children safely home from foster care.
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.
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.
Challenging behaviors in children and teens happen in all families, but learn what is typical and what might need additional support to overcome.
Family preservation services are designed to help families going through crisis and prevent children from having to enter foster care.
To help protect you and those close to you from suicide, it’s important to learn the warning signs and how you can help prevent it.
As young teen Jack struggled under the crushing grief of the loss of his mother, his grades dropped. KVC West Virginia’s First Star Academy stepped in to help him succeed academically and dream about his future.
On February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day to remind us all that being kind is simple AND impactful. In fact, it’s even contagious! Read this blog to learn how random acts of kindness not only leave you feeling happier but also impact your physical and mental health.
KVC West Virginia partners with the West Virginia University School of Nursing to incorporate new learning opportunities for student nurses. This partnership includes an innovative experience for nursing students to expand their understanding of mental health care in the community through the use of telehealth services.
Mental health is important at every stage of life. The early years are the best time for parents and caregivers to start building a child’s mental health.
