West Virginia Foster Care System

Foster Lawsuit Will Not Wait For Supreme Court Decision, Judge Rules

A class action lawsuit against the W.Va. foster care system will move forward without waiting for a possible petition and ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, a judge has ruled.

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At Foster Care Summit, Morrisey Promotes Increased Church Involvement

Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to increase collaboration between faith-based community organizations and the state's child welfare system.

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Bill Written By Teenager Would Increase Involvement, Awareness Of Teens In Foster Care

Children aged 13 and older would have the right to proper notice of a hearing where the outcome may affect them, the option to attend the hearing and the right to have the outcome explained to them.

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Monitor Appointed Following Attempted Suicide Of Child Placed In Hotel

Following the attempted suicide of a child in state custody placed in a hotel in February, a judge ordered a monitor to oversee West Virginia’s child protective services.

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