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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPossible 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.
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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsUnderstanding The Basics Of Being A Foster Parent
From grandfamilies to kin networks and everything in between, families come in all shapes and sizes in West Virginia, and there is a growing need for foster parents.
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The Growing Need For Foster Families On This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, in the latest installment of our occasional series “Now What? A Series On Parenting,” Chris Schulz speaks with Terri Lynn Durnal of the National Youth Advocate Program about the unique experience of fostering children – and the need for foster parents in the state.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHouse Members Advance Foster Care Parent Information System
Foster parents and kinship caregivers will have access to a new information portal if a House bill becomes law.
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