Foster Parents

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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New 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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Understanding 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.

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