Offer safety, stability, and love — become a foster parent.
Open your heart and home to a child in need and discover the incredible rewards of foster care parenting.
Mission West Virginia is committed to your success: foster with peace of mind.
We’re here to help you.
✅ Experience the unparalleled joy of nurturing a child in a loving home, forging bonds that last a lifetime while offering stability and security to a child in need.
✅ Embrace the opportunity to expand your family with ease, fostering a harmonious environment where every member feels supported and valued.
✅ Rest assured, knowing you'll have expert guidance and unwavering support at every turn, alleviating any concerns about navigating the legal intricacies of foster parenting.
✅ Unlock assistance to ensure you can provide the best care for your foster child, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories and moments together.
✅ Prioritize your well-being as you embark on this rewarding journey, with access to a supportive community and invaluable resources to help you navigate the emotional challenges of foster parenting.
Hear from other foster parents.
“I am a 6'5” man 265lbs and it brings me to tears thinking about what my niece and nephew went through.
To be able to talk to your staff is such a relief, and I am not sure why I am so emotional, but these kids are my world.
This is the first time I was asked how I am doing.”
WV Foster Dad
“Adopting siblings from foster care was one of the most rewarding things I’ve done.
Although it can be stressful at times and come with a lot of questions, waiting and uncertainty, I would totally do it again in a heartbeat!”
WV Foster Family
“Thank you for all you have done for me.
I really don’t know what I would’ve done without your organization’s help.”
WV Foster Mom
Frequently asked questions.
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*Requirements may vary depending on the agency you are working with.
You must be over the age of 18. Many agencies require you to be 21 or older.
You must be a US Citizen and WV resident.
Have a stable & secure income.
Be in good physical and mental health.
Pass a home safety inspection.
Free of any substantiated protective service neglect/abuse reports and clearance through WV CARES criminal background system.
You can be married, single, same sex, cohabitating or divorced. However, you should have a stable relationship or support system.
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Each child needs a bed of their own, not a bedroom of their own. They also need a space for their personal belongings. In some instances, however, there may be child-to-square-feet requirements or behavioral concerns that will prevent children from being able to share a room. Children may share a room with other children of the same gender.
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There is essentially no cost to become a certified foster or adoptive parent. Agencies may charge small fees for background checks and there may be costs associated with buying items for your home - for example, a fire extinguisher. Private agencies may have fees for children who are not adopted through foster care such as infant or international adoptions.
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You do not have to be a stay at home parent to be a foster parent. Many families work and most of those work outside the home. You only need a support system. Child care is paid for when foster parents work and use a state certified provider.
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When you become certified to foster, you get to choose the specific criteria, including the age, gender, and number of children you’d like to care for.
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