Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.

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Government Randy Yohe, Aug. 10, 2023

Post Special Session, Bills Passed And Failed

Earlier this week, 35 of 44 bills proposed in the recent special legislative session passed. But what about the bills that failed?

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Government Randy Yohe, Apr. 20, 2023

State EMS, Fire Department Leaders Address Job Vacancy, Mental Health Crisis

State fire and EMS leaders face challenges with job recruiting and retention, keeping stations open and maintaining mental health in the wake of experiencing overwhelming tragedy. They are asking for help from the West Virginia Legislature.

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WVPB News Associated Press, Jan. 12, 2020

W.Va. Firefighter Killed In Crash While Responding To Fire

A West Virginia firefighter was killed when a volunteer fire department's truck crashed while responding to an emergency call, authorities said.Mark…

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WVPB News Apr. 04, 2018

Funeral Held for West Virginia Firefighter Killed in Wreck

Tom and Gloria Craigo chose the West Virginia fire station where he was a volunteer firefighter for their wedding ceremony.Three months later, Gloria…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick, Aug. 18, 2015

$830,000 Federal Grant Comes to Berkeley County at the Right Time

The Berkeley County Fire Service Board received a federal grant last week to help recruit and train more volunteer firefighters.The Berkeley County Fire…

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