Foster Care System

Government WVPB Staff, Feb. 23, 2026

Lawmakers Weigh In On Foster Care Needs, This West Virginia Morning

Issues with CPS and the state foster care system are persistent. The West Virginia Legislature faces questions on how to correct the problems that arise every year. We spoke with Dels. Jonathan Pinson, R-Mason, and Hollis Lewis, D-Kanawha, on last week’s The Legislature Today to get their take on the issue.

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Economy Chris Schulz, Feb. 21, 2026

State Budget Bills, Reforming CPS And First Bills Head To Governor, At The Legislature This Week

Dels. Johnathan Pinson, R-Mason, and Hollis Lewis, D-Kanawha, tell us about the West Virginia Legislature’s perennial work on child protective and foster care services. We also get a look at both chambers’ first pass at the state budget.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 05, 2026

Bill Written By Teenager Would Increase Involvement, Awareness Of Teens In Foster Care

Children aged 13 and older would have the right to proper notice of a hearing where the outcome may affect them, the option to attend the hearing and the right to have the outcome explained to them.

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Government Chris Schulz, Jan. 15, 2026

Delegates Open Session With Updates On Child Welfare

The House Judiciary Committee received updated numbers of child welfare lawyers and foster beds, as well as insights from a statewide tour of listening sessions last year.

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