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Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s signature foster care proposal won’t fix West Virginia’s troubled child welfare system

by Erica Peterson February 25th, 2026February 25th, 2026

Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s foster care plan brings kids back to West Virginia, but it still leaves the state overreliant on group homes.

‘An ecosystem of dysfunction:’ West Virginia still has a child welfare worker shortage, and it’s taking a toll on foster kids and families

by Erica Peterson January 30th, 2025July 30th, 2025

‘They’re all damaged.’ Despite progress, West Virginia is still failing to get foster kids the mental health help they need

by Erica Peterson January 28th, 2025July 30th, 2025

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Department of Justice extends scrutiny of West Virginia’s foster care programs as state fails to show required improvements

by Erica Peterson January 8th, 2025January 8th, 2025