Folklife Mentor/Apprentice Opportunities Now Open
West Virginia Folklife, a project of the West Virginia Humanities Council, is now accepting applications for its statewide Folklife Apprenticeship Program.
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Federally Mandated Changes To SNAP Work Requirements Go Into Effect
The work requirement changes are expected to affect approximately 36,000 SNAP recipients in West Virginia.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFSU 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsFoster 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). ...
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Information System Aims To Ease Fostering In W.Va.
During the recent regular session, legislators passed a bill aimed at improving foster care communication and accountability.
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