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2025 CHILD ABUSE STATISTICS RELEASED

Today, the West Virginia Child Advocacy Network (WVCAN) released its Statewide Data for the 2025 fiscal year (July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025). The data in the report reflects service from West Virginia’s 21 Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) which provided official service to 48 of 55 counties in the state. A CAC provides a safe, Read More…

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GOVERNOR MORRISEY HIGHLIGHTS MEASURABLE PROGRESS AND CONTINUED REFORM IN WEST VIRGINIA’S CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted measurable progress in West Virginia’s child welfare system, pointing to improved outcomes for children, families, and providers while continuing to address long-standing structural challenges within Child Protective Services. “One of my top priorities is bringing West Virginia children home and keeping them close to their families and communities Read More…

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DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings, following the enactment of Senate Bill 128, which takes effect July 11, 2025. The legislation impacts judicial authority related to service payments and aims to promote consistency, efficiency, and Read More…