CPS offers parents an Improvement Period to correct issues identified as Safety Threats for their children. These Improvements Period can and do sometimes last up to a year. During that time there are reviews of their progress and should be regular meetings to discuss the case. 

CPS policy may be viewed here:  https://dhhr.wv.gov/bss/policy/Pages/Child-Welfare-Policy.aspx

A video explaining the court process may be viewed here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6sQov7rF1U

Additional Information on the court process:  http://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/CAN/wvcip/documents/Guide.pdf