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Health & Science Chris Schulz, Nov. 14, 2025

Inspector General: 91% Of W.Va. Child Abuse Cases Out Of Compliance

West Virginia was chosen for a federal audit due to the highly publicized death of a teen in 2024, as well as reports of the state's overburdened Child Protective Services workforce.

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Government Emily Rice, Mar. 03, 2025

Years-Long Foster Care Lawsuit Dismissed

A federal judge dismissed years-long litigation against West Virginia’s child welfare system last week based not on the merits of the case but on the limits of the court.

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Government Emily Rice, Feb. 28, 2025

Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers

Under a bill that moved through the House Subcommittee on Human Services Thursday, Child Protective Services (CPS) workers would be allowed to record audio of their investigations.

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Government Emily Rice, Nov. 25, 2024

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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Nov. 20, 2024

Possible 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.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Aug. 29, 2024