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5 Things Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health

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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.

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Why Foster Care Makes a Positive Impact for Older Teens

Growing pains are a part of life, but teens don’t outgrow the need for a loving family. Read this blog to learn how foster care makes an impact for teens!

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During National Adoption Month, KVC West Virginia Celebrates 150+ Children’s Adoptions

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KVC West Virginia facilitated over 150 children’s adoptions this past year. Read more about National Adoption Month and meet some of the adoptive families we helped in this blog!

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How Does Academic Stress Affect Mental Health in the Age of Digital Learning

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As digital learning becomes more popular, so does academic stress. Read this blog to find out how this will affect your kids’ mental health!

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Why Is Self-Care Especially Important For Foster Parents?

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Foster parenting is as hard as it is rewarding. While you’re caring for the kids in your home, it’s important to take care of yourself too. Learn more about self-care in this article.

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Is Your Teen Stressed About School? Here’s How You Can Help Them

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Is your teen stressed about school? Is COVID-19 adding to that stress? Try these strategies to help alleviate their stress.

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Tragedy Leads Couple to Foster and Adopt in West Virginia

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When a couple lost their first child, they decided to foster and adopt in West Virginia to provide love and a safe home to children in need.

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Family of Eight Finds Healing from Childhood Trauma, Substance Abuse

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Learn how one family received KVC services tailored to the needs of both the parents and children.

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KVC West Virginia Selected to Help Children Through New Safe at Home Program

KVC West Virginia Selected to Help Children Through New Safe at Home Program

By providing wraparound services to children, the state’s goal is to help children living in congregate care settings to safely return to their home communities and ultimately to their own families.

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Christmas in July Competition Aims to Help Hundreds of Children

KVC gets an early start on the annual effort to collect gifts for more than 600 children who are in foster care or have been adopted.

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