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WV Foster Care News: Stories, Updates, and Insights 

Stay informed with the latest WV foster care news, articles, and updates from Mission WV. Our blog covers a wide range of topics, from policy changes and success stories to practical tips for foster and kinship families. 

Foster Care News in West Virginia: Key Trends 

  • 6,000+ children in foster care as of 2025, the highest rate in the nation. 

  • 40% decline in overdose deaths linked to fewer kids entering foster care due to parental substance use disorder. 

  • Ongoing challenges: Staff shortages, high caseloads, and the need for more foster and kinship families. 

Kids In Care: The Losses and Gains
Kids In Care: The Losses and Gains
Kylee McMullenJune 27, 2022
Overcoming Obstacles: Bridge Mentor Story of Resiliency
Overcoming Obstacles: Bridge Mentor Story of Resiliency
Foster Care, FrameWorks, kinship care, teensKylee McMullenJune 20, 2022Bridge Program, Kinship Care, support, Graduate, Success, Story
Kids In Care Longing For A Normal Childhood
Kids In Care Longing For A Normal Childhood
awareness, Foster Care, FrameWorks, kinship careKylee McMullenMay 31, 2022Foster Care, Kinship Care, Relative Caregiver, Waiting Children, Kids In Care
Why A Foster Child Caring For Their Siblings Might Not Feel Grateful For Foster Parent's Help
Why A Foster Child Caring For Their Siblings Might Not Feel Grateful For Foster Parent's Help
Foster Care, foster care, frameworks, FrameWorks, foster, RAPP, kinship careKylee McMullenMay 5, 2022Foster Care, Kinship Care, Relative Caregiver, Relatives As Parents Program
Mission West Virginia Mentors Report Positive Impact on Student Outcomes
Mission West Virginia Mentors Report Positive Impact on Student Outcomes
Kylee McMullenMay 5, 2022Bridge Program, Kinship Care, Foster Care
Tips for Talking to Your Young Teen about Relationships
Tips for Talking to Your Young Teen about Relationships
dating violence, dating abuse, domestic violence, education, parenting, teens, THINK, trainingRebecca WhiteFebruary 4, 2022communication, parenting, tips, relationships, healthy relationships
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 
dating abuse, dating violence, domestic violence, education, parenting, teens, THINKRebecca WhiteFebruary 1, 2022dating violence, dating abuse, dating, THINK, teen pregnancy prevention
Finding New Ways To Offer Help and Hope
Finding New Ways To Offer Help and Hope
Foster Care, foster care, frameworks, FrameWorks, foster, RAPP, kinship careKylee McMullenJanuary 31, 2022Foster Care, Kinship Care, Relative Caregiver, Relatives As Parents Program
Let's Acknowledge Relatives Caring For Kids
Let's Acknowledge Relatives Caring For Kids
Foster Care, foster care, frameworks, FrameWorks, foster, RAPP, kinship careKylee McMullenJanuary 3, 2022Foster Care, Kinship Care, Relative Caregiver, Relatives As Parents Program
How To Celebrate National Adoption Month
How To Celebrate National Adoption Month
Foster Care, foster care, frameworks, FrameWorks, foster, RAPP, kinship careKylee McMullenNovember 1, 2021Foster Care, Kinship Care, Relative Caregiver, Relatives As Parents Program
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