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Foster Care Ombudsman Emphasizes Independence, Impartiality As Office’s Role Grows
One of West Virginia’s Foster Care Ombudsmen testified before a committee during November’s interim legislative session about the role her office plays in the state’s child welfare system.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPossible Solutions Offered For Foster Care System Problems
For many years West Virginia has led the nation in foster care rates, with more than 6,000 children currently in state custody. This year, the state legislature formed a work group to identify and address complaints of neglect and ineptitude in the state’s child welfare system. As Emily Rice reports, the work group reported their findings and recommendations to lawmakers this month.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsMother, Grandparents Indicted For Murder In Death Of Kyneddi Miller
On Tuesday, the grand jury indicted them on charges of murder of a child by parent, guardian or custodian by failure or refusal to supply necessities, and child neglect resulting in death, Boone County Prosecutor Dan Holstein said.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsExpert: W.Va.’s Drug Epidemic Is Holding Back Its Economy And Hurting Its Children
A senior policy advisor to the Legislature presented a sobering picture of West Virginia's drug epidemic on Monday.
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Department of Human Services Working To Increase Transparency And Child Abuse Responsiveness
In the aftermath of the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller, who was found dead in a near skeletal state, officials and members of the media asked questions that went largely unanswered.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNumber Of Children In Foster Care At Lowest Level In 7 Years
State officials are reporting West Virginia has less than 6,000 kids in state care for the first time in seven years.
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