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FSU Expands Academic Opportunity For Students In Foster Care

The Middle College program originally aims to provide students in foster care with a high school diploma and an associate's degree in two years, plus guaranteed admission to FSU for those seeking a four year degree—all before aging out of care.

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House Bill On Foster Care Takes Nuanced Approach To Sibling Reunification

Under current code, the Department of Human Services is required to reunite siblings if circumstances allow it, but the bill now makes reunification permissive.

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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.

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Academic Opportunity For Students In Foster Care Formally Launched

State leaders including Gov. Jim Justice and Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, attended a ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate the opening of The Middle College at Fairmont State University (FSU). ...

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