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Health & Science Jack Walker,

Elkins Foster Care Facility To Close, While More Youth Enter State Care

The number of West Virginia children in state care spiked to more than 6,000 this month. As the state struggles with a shortage of licensed foster homes, one residential facility will close by the end of the year.

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Government Emily Rice,

Unsafe Conditions Reported At West Virginia Children’s Home

The West Virginia Children’s Home may have serious safety issues that may need to be addressed during the upcoming legislative session.

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