W.Va. DMV Releases License Plate To Celebrate National Anniversary
The new commemorative license plates are expected to be available in DMV offices across the state by the end of the week.
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At Foster Care Summit, Morrisey Promotes Increased Church Involvement
Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to increase collaboration between faith-based community organizations and the state's child welfare system.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLawmakers 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsState 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsBill 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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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGovernor Wants to ‘Bring Home’ Foster Kids
West Virginia currently has approximately 300 children in the foster care system living out of state.
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