Adoption
Services
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources provides
home studies for those families who plan to adopt a child who is in
foster care in West Virginia. Those who are planning to adopt privately
or internationally must contact a private adoption agency to obtain
a home study.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Social Services
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-7980
www.wvdhhr.org/oss/adoption
Or contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
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Birth
to Three Program
West Virginia Birth to Three is a statewide system of services and supports
for children under age three who have a delay in their development,
or may be at risk of having a delay. Services include physical and occupational
therapy, vision and audiology services, nursing, and counseling, all
of which are provided in collaboration with each child’s family.
Twelve organizations provide services in all 55 counties.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
WV Birth to Three
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-6311
1-800-642-8522
www.wvdhhr.org/birth23/
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP)
The Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) is a national nonprofit that works to improve the lives of low-income people. CLASP’s mission is to improve the economic security, educational and workforce prospects, and family stability of low-income parents, children, and youth and to secure equal justice for all.
www.clasp.org/about.php
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Child
Advocacy Centers
Child Advocacy Centers offer a new way of serving abused children through
a comprehensive approach to services for victims and their families.
The centers promote coordination of investigation and intervention services
by bringing together professionals and agencies as a multidisciplinary
team to create a child-focused approach and to ensure that children
are not revictimized by the very system designed to protect them. A
few West Virginia communities have established centers and more are
planning them.
For more information and local contacts:
National Children’s Alliance
1612 K Street, Suite 500
Washington, D.C. 20006
1-800-239-9950
www.nca-online.org/pages/page.asp?page_id=3999&activeState=WV
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Child
Assault Prevention Project (CAP)
The Child
Assault Prevention Project offers ways to reduce children's vulnerability
to assault in elementary schools. There is one CAP project in West Virginia.
For
more information and local contacts:
National
Center for Assault Prevention
606 Delsea Drive
Sewell, NJ 08080
(908)369-8972
Local
Contact:
TEAM for
WV Children
P.O. Box 1653
Huntington, WV 25717
(304) 523-9587
team@teamwv.org
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Child
Care Resource and Referral Centers
Child Care Resource and Referral programs provide information and referrals
to parents seeking quality child care, process applications for child
care subsidies, provide training and support to child care providers,
and work within their communities to promote the availability of quality
child care. Six regional programs cover all counties in the state.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Division of Child Care
350 Capitol Street, Room 691
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-7980
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/ece/earlycare/rr.asp
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Child
Protective Services
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources provides
a range of services to children who have been or are at risk of being
abused or neglected. County DHHR offices investigate reports of abuse
and neglect, assess the child’s and family’s needs, recommend
appropriate action to the courts, and provide or refer children and
families to needed services.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Social Services
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-558-7980
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/children_adult/cps/
Or contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
To report suspected abuse:
West Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1-800-352-6513
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Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
The West Virginia Health Insurance Program provides free or low-cost
health plans for children from birth up to age 19 whose families meet
certain income guidelines. Covered services include preventive care,
such as well-child visits and immunizations, prescriptions, hospital
visits, dental, vision, and mental health services. Applications can
be made by mail or at your local DHHR office.
For more information and applications:
West Virginia Children’s Health Insurance Program
Room B-36, 350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
1-877-WVA-CHIP (1-877-982-2447)
http://www.wvchip.org
Or contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
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Children’s
Justice Task Force
The Children’s Justice Task Force is a multidisciplinary group
that provides support and educational resources to those who play a
part in cases of child maltreatment. The Task Force offers a variety
of training programs across many professional fields, including an annual
conference on a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to child abuse
investigation and resolution.
For more information:
West Virginia Children’s Justice Task Force
c/o Family Service of Kanawha Valley
922 Quarrier Street, Suite 201
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 340-3676
www.wvchildrensjustice.org
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Children’s
Trust Fund
The Children’s
Trust Fund provides grants for local services and programs to prevent
child abuse and neglect. Examples include parenting education, awareness
sessions for children on protection from abusive situations, and public
awareness and educational programs on child abuse prevention. The Fund
is supported by taxpayer contributions through their state income tax
return and matching federal funds.
For more information and local contacts:
The West Virginia Children's Trust Fund
P.O. Box 5424
Charleston, WV 25361
(304) 558-4637
www.wvctf.org
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Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who are appointed
by judges to advocate for the best interests for abused and neglected
children. There are 11 CASA programs in West Virginia that serve 26
counties.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia CASA Association, Inc.
5505 Rt. 60 East, Suite 170
Huntington, WV 25705
1-866-498-2272
www.wvcasa.org
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Day
One
Day One is offered in hospital maternity rooms and birthing centers
to educate parents about the tremendous potential of their newborn babies.
Trained hospital staff and/or volunteers visit parents after they have
seen a videotape to talk about infant development, encourage parent/child
interaction, and provide information about services and resources.
For more information:
West Virginia Hospital Association
100 Association Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 344-9744
www.wvha.org/day_one
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Domestic
Violence Programs
West Virginia has 14 regional organizations that provide information,
shelter, and services to victims of domestic violence. Together, they
comprise the West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WVCADV),
which provides safe space and quality service for victims of domestic
violence, and works for systemic change to help families build lives
free from violence.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
4710 Chimney Road, Suite A
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 965-3552
www.wvcadv.org
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Earned
Income Tax Credit (EITC)
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable Federal income tax
credit for low-income working individuals and families. The credit reduces
the amount of Federal tax owed and can result in a refund check, even
when the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed. The West Virginia Welfare
Reform Coalition conducts an annual outreach campaign to inform potentially
eligible taxpayers about the credit.
For more information:
The West Virginia EITC Campaign
1-866-WVA.EITC
www.wveitc.com
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Early
Childhood Resource Lending Library
The Early Childhood Resource Lending Library contains numerous resources
such as books, brochures, videotapes, workbooks, curriculum guides,
assessment tools, and self-study modules. Materials are available for
loan to early childhood personnel and parents.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Early Childhood Resource Lending Library
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301
1-800-642-9704
(304) 558-5388
www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/library/
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Energy
Express
Energy Express is a six-week summer program that promotes the school
success of children living in rural and low-income communities. Local
programs provide two nutritious meals each day and summer learning experiences
focused on reading. Programs engage college students as mentors and
develop partnerships with parents, schools, communities, and state agencies
and organizations.
For more information:
Energy Express
West Virginia University Extension Service
706 Allen Hall
P.O. Box 6602
Morgantown, WV 26506
(304) 293-3855
www.energyexpress.wvu.edu/
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Fair
Shake Network
The Fair Shake Network is an association of West Virginians dedicated
to a "fair shake" for people with disabilities and to the
belief that diversity makes communities stronger. The Network provides
information to policymakers and the public on disability issues and
helps people with disabilities and their families participate in the
legislative process.
For more information:
Fair Shake Network, Inc.
PO Box 354
Institute, WV 25112
(304) 766-0061
www.fairshake.org
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Family
Planning Program
The West Virginia Family Planning Program makes contraceptive supplies
and services available to persons who want and need them but are unable
to afford them without government assistance. The Program contracts
with county health departments and other local health care providers
to deliver services. The Program also sponsors the Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention Initiative, which works to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies
in West Virginia.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Family Planning Program
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-5388
1-800-642-8522
www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/wvfp/index.asp
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Family
Resource Networks
Family Resource Networks (FRNs) are local coalitions working to improve
services for children and families in their communities. FRNs engage
in strategic planning, interagency coordination, and ongoing evaluation
activities.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Bureau for Children and Families
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/eces_coordinate.asp
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Family
Support Program
The West Virginia Family Support Program provides goods and services
to families caring for a person with a developmental disability at home.
These include respite care, home modifications, assistive technology,
health-related services, transportation, training, and other services.
There are 14 Regional Family Support Councils associated with behavioral
health comprehensive centers, which cover all 55 counties.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Family Support Program
350 Capitol Street, Room 350
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-0627
www.wvdhhr.org/bhhf/famsup1.asp
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Family
Voices
Family Voices is a national, grassroots clearinghouse for information
and education concerning the health care of children with special health
needs. The organization shares the expertise and experiences of families
from around the country with state and national policymakers, the media,
health professionals, and other families.
For more information and state contact:
Family Voices
3411 Candelaria NE, Suite M
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 872-4774
www.familyvoices.org
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Fatality
Review Teams
The West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner intensively reviews
all children’s deaths as an integral part of the Child Fatality
Review Team to identify and report common factors and circumstances
that might help prevent such deaths in the future. Similarly, the Domestic
Violence Fatality Review Team reviews certain deaths that are the result
of domestic violence in order to report the incidence of such events
and to discover ways to address the problem of domestic violence.
For more information:
West Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
701 Jefferson Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 558-3920, ext. 42 (Child Fatality Review Team)
(304) 558-3920, ext. 58 (Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team)
www.wvdhhr.org/ocme
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Food
Stamps
The Food Stamp Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program
that provides monthly benefits to help eligible households buy food.
The program is administered through county offices of the Department
of Health and Human Resources.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Family Support
350 Capitol Street, Room B-18
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-558-8290
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/fs.asp
To apply, contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county
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Head
Start and Early Head Start Programs
Head Start and Early Head Start are comprehensive child development
programs that serve children from birth to 5, pregnant women, and their
families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal
of increasing the school readiness of young children in low-income families.
There are 24 Head Start programs statewide providing services to all
55 counties and 5 Early Head Start programs.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Head Start Association
51 16th Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-4450
www.wvheadstart.org
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HealthCheck
HealthCheck is West Virginia’s Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis
and Treatment Program (E.P.S.D.T.). It is a mandated Medicaid program
to ensure that Medicaid-eligible children receive a comprehensive range
of preventive and primary health services.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
HealthCheck
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-5388
1-800-642-9704
www.wvdhhr.org/mcfh/ICAH/healthcheck/Default.htm
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Healthy
Child Care WV
Healthy Child Care West Virginia is a collaboration of individuals and
organizations working together to improve the health and safety of young
children while in child care programs. The program focuses on linking
child care providers to health consultants, increasing access to medical
care, and promoting the use of national health and safety standards
called "Stepping Stones."
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Early Childhood Health Project
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25301-3714
(304) 558-5388
www.hccwv.org
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Healthy
Families America
Healthy Families America is a national program model designed to help
expectant and new parents get their children off to a healthy start.
Families participate voluntarily in the program and receive home visiting
and referrals from trained staff. There is a nationally credentialed
program in West Virginia serving Cabell and Wayne Counties.
For more information and local contacts:
Healthy Families America
200 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 663-3520
www.healthyfamiliesamerica.org
State System Primary Contact:
TEAM for West Virginia Children
P.O. Box 1653
Huntington, WV 25717
(304) 523-9587
www.teamwv.org/Pages/healthyfamilies_new.html
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Judicial
Benchbook for Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings
The West Virginia Judicial Benchbook was produced by the West Virginia
Court Improvement Oversight Board and the West Virginia Supreme Court
of Appeals to provide guidance to judges in cases involving child abuse
and neglect.
To obtain a copy or view the Benchbook on-line:
Administrative Offices of the Court
State Capitol Complex
Building 1, Room E-100
Charleston, WV 25305
www.state.wv.us/WVSCA/Benchbook2007/cover.htm
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Judicial
System in West Virginia
West Virginia has a unified court system that unites all state courts,
except municipal courts, into a single system, supervised and administered
by the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. The judiciary is organized
into four levels: the Supreme Court of Appeals, circuit courts, magistrate
courts, and family courts.
For more information:
Administrative Offices of the Court
State Capitol Complex
Building 1, Room E-100
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-0145
www.state.wv.us/wvsca
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Maternal
Infant Health Outreach Workers (MIHOW)
Maternal Infant Health Outreach Workers (MIHOW) provide education and
support to expectant mothers and families with children up to age three.
Trained and experienced home visitors offer education on a wide range
of prenatal and early childhood topics, social and emotional support
for young parents, and advocacy with health and social service systems.
More than a dozen West Virginia counties have MIHOW programs.
For information and local contacts:
Maternal Infant Health Program
New River Health Association, Inc.
107 Anderson Street
Oak Hill, WV 25901
www.mihow.org
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Medicaid
Medicaid is a federal/state program that finances health care for low-income
individuals and families that meet income eligibility guidelines.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Bureau for Medical Services
350 Capitol Street, Room 251
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-1700
www.wvdhhr.org/bms
To apply, contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county
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Mountain
State Family Alliance
The Mountain State Family Alliance is working to establish a comprehensive
and integrated system of care where children and families choose and
receive timely services within their communities that are strength-based
and culturally sensitive. The Alliance is a collaborative partnership
between families, the Department of Education, Division of Juvenile
Services, the Department of Health and Human Resources, and local providers
in DHHR Region II (southwestern West Virginia).
For more information:
Mountain State Family Alliance
1230 Sixth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25719
(304) 526-9351
www.orgsites.com/wv/msfa
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Mountain
State Parents, Children and Adolescents Network
Mountain State Parents, Children and Adolescents Network supports families
who have children who have emotional, mental, or behavioral disorders.
The organization provides individual emotional support, information
and referral, a quarterly newsletter, legislative updates, a family
resources library, and advocacy training.
For more information:
Mountain State Parents, Children and Adolescents Network
P.O. Box 6658
Wheeling, WV 26003
(304) 233-5399
www.mspcan.org
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National Resource Center
for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning - Family Engagement: A
Wed-basedPractice Toolkit
NRCFCPPP Announces the Family Engagement: A Web-based Practice Toolkit
The Family Engagement: A Web-based Practice Toolkit was funded through a
cooperative agreement between the Hunter College School of Social Work
in New York and the Children's Bureau to the National Resource Center
for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning. This toolkit is
intended as an online tool for programs, states and tribes where
promising practices, programs and resources are made available. It can
provide an opportunity to connect with colleagues and share program
successes and challenges. For this toolkit, we have chosen a few
examples and recognize that they are by no means the only programs using
some of these principles and practices. Our goal is to continuously
update this on-line toolkit to reflect current practices and resources
in the field and recognize programs and practices.
Visit: http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/nrcfcpp/fewpt/index.htm
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Parents
as Teachers (PAT)
Parents as Teachers (PAT) is an early childhood parent education and
family support program serving families throughout pregnancy and until
their child enters kindergarten. The Parents as Teachers National Center
develops curricula, trains early childhood professionals, and certifies
parent educators.
For more information and local contacts:
Parents as Teachers National Center
2228 Ball Drive
St. Louis, MO 63146
(314) 432-4330
www.patnc.org/findaprogram.asp
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Parent
Educator Resource Centers
Parent Educator Resource Centers provide information, training, and
support to families, educators, and other professionals about educational
issues.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Education
Office of Special Education
Building 6, Room 304
1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-2696
1-800-642-8541
http://wvde.state.wv.us/ose/percs/
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Parent
Empowerment Network
The West Virginia Parent Empowerment Network is a group for parents
with disabilities or parents of children or young adults with disabilities.
Its purpose is to organize parents in the disability community around
issues of mutual concern. A primary focus is to protect the rights of
parents with disabilities through activities to educate policymakers
and professionals about the barriers encountered by disabled parents.
For more information:
West Virginia Parent Empowerment Network
(304) 598-0171
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Parent
Network Specialists
Parent Network Specialists serve as advisors to parents of children
with disabilities. The Specialists are themselves parents of children
with disabilities. Placed in geographically strategic areas of the state,
they assist other parents in locating services and information that
may benefit their children.
For more information and regional contacts:
Senior Parent Network Specialist
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center
955 Hartman Run Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 293-4692
www.cedwvu.org/programs/pns
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Partners
in Policymaking
Partners in Policymaking is a leadership development program for adults
with disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities. The
program offers training workshops one weekend a month from September
through May and is aimed at helping people acquire the knowledge and
skills needed to participate in the legislative and other policymaking
processes.
For more information:
West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council
110 Stockton Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 558-0416
www.wvddc.org/wvpartnersinpolicymaking.html
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Right
From the Start
Right From the Start serves pregnant women who are Medicaid eligible
and some infants until their first birthday. Services include childbirth
education, smoking cessation, parenting and nutrition classes, medical
case management, and transportation arrangements for medical appointments.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Right From the Start
350 Capitol Street, Room 427
Charleston, WV 25305
(304) 558-5388
www.wvdhhr.org/rfts/
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School-Based
Health Centers
School-Based Health Centers are small primary care clinics that bring
preventive and primary care, counseling, health education, and sometimes
dental services to children and adolescents at their schools. Their
mission is to advance comprehensive health care in school settings through
responsive policies, practices and partnerships.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia School-Based Health Assembly
c/o West Virginia Primary Care Association
1219 Virginia Street East
Charleston, WV 25301
www.wvsbha.org
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School
Clothing Allowance
The School Clothing Allowance provides a clothing allowance each summer/fall
to school-age children from low-income families. The program is administered
through county offices of the Department of Health and Human Resources.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Family Support
350 Capitol Street, Room B-18
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-558-8290
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/sca.asp
To apply, contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county/
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Starting
Points Centers
Starting Points Centers bring together a community’s existing early
childhood services and programs in one location. The Centers provide
families with young children better access to services, education, and
support.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Social Services
350 Capitol Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304)558-7980
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/eces_services.asp
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Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and West Virginia Works
provide assistance to families whose income and assets are within allowable
guidelines. Services include cash assistance, training and education,
and supportive services that assist people in obtaining employment.
The programs are administered through county offices of the Department
of Health and Human Resources.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Office of Family Support
350 Capitol Street, Room B-18
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-558-8290
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/family_assistance/wvworks.asp
To apply, contact the DHHR office in your county:
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/county
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West
Virginia Child Care Association
The West Virginia Child Care Association includes providers of children’s
residential programs throughout the state and is a good source of information
on existing services.
For more information:
West Virginia Child Care Association
One United Way Square
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 340-3611
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West
Virginia Childcare Centers United
West Virginia Childcare Centers United is a professional childcare providers'
organization dedicated to improving the quality of child care in West
Virginia. The organization promotes its mission through networking,
advocacy, and education.
For more information:
Sunbeam Child Care Center
1654 Mary Lou Retton Drive
Fairmont, WV 26554
(304) 366-8590
www.wvccu.com
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West
Virginia Early Childhood Training Connections and Resources (WVECTCR)
WVECTRC is a multifaceted program to help professionals and family members
with their early childhood training needs. The program is a collaborative
interagency effort that connects individuals with in-service training,
formal educational opportunities, and early childhood resources and
materials.
For more information:
WVECTRC
611 Seventh Avenue, Ste. 322
Huntington, WV 25701
(304)529-7603
1-888-WVECTCR
www.wvearlychildhood.org
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West
Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition
The West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition is dedicated to
improving health coverage for children and families through outreach
and public policy. Coalition members include diverse representatives
from state agencies and community programs.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Healthy Kids and Families Coalition
Governor’s Cabinet on Children and Families
2207 Washington Street East
Charleston, WV 25311
www.wvhealthykids.org
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West
Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund
The West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund is the primary link between business
and the child service sectors to improve the lives of at-risk children.
The Fund conducts and disseminates research, identifies and supports
programs that work, and supports public policies that promote prevention
and early intervention.
For more information:
West Virginia KIDS COUNT Fund
1031 Quarrier Street, Suite 313
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 345-2101
1-888-KIDS COUNT
www.wvkidscountfund.org
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West
Virginia Parent Training and Information (WVPTI)
WVPTI provides information to parents and professionals who work with
children with disabilities about specific disabilities and about laws
and regulations that affect children with disabilities in education
and equal access to the community. The group also links parents of children
with similar needs through referral and support groups.
For more information and regional contacts:
West Virginia Parent Training and Information
(304) 624-1436
http://www.wvpti.org/
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West
Virginia Partners in Implementing an Early Care and Education System
(PIECES)
West Virginia PIECES is an initiative sponsored jointly by the Department
of Education and Department of Health and Human Resources and aimed
at improving the state’s system of early care and education. The
PIECES Advisory Council and committees work on issues such as professional
development, interagency collaboration, and regulations and standards.
For more information:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Division of Child Care
350 Capitol Street, Room 691
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-7980
www.wvdhhr.org/bcf/ece/pieces/
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West Virginia Economic Justice Project
The West Virginia Economic Justice Project (WVEJ) works statewide on issues affecting low
income and working families. Specifically, the project helps people get the best possible
deal from the current system.
Through publications, trainings, and outreach, WVEJ spreads information about benefits and
programs for low income families, labor law, civil rights, education, buying a home, tax
credits for working people, and other useful information.
Partnering with the West Virginia Welfare Reform Coalition and Legal Aid of West Virginia,
WVEJ helped develop the Making Connections program, which trains families and advocates
statewide on issues such as welfare, supports for employment, health care, accessing higher
education, and advocacy skills. Making Connections trainings have been held statewide and
have reached over 1000 people.
West Virginia Economic Justice Project
P.O. Box 1964
Charleston, WV 25327
304-529-3890
http://www.afsc.org/midatlantic/charleston.htm
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West
Virginia Prevention Resource Center
The West Virginia Prevention Resource Center supports a comprehensive
interactive prevention system, which contributes to the well being of
West Virginia citizens. It offers communication and information sharing,
technical assistance for community building, and accountability and
evaluation for individuals and organizations throughout the state that
provide prevention programs and services.
For more information:
West Virginia Prevention Resource Center
Marshall University Graduate College
100 Angus E. Peyton Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 746-2077
www.prevnet.org
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West
Virginia Welfare Reform Coalition
The West Virginia Welfare Reform Coalition initiates action in the areas
of research, education, advocacy, and coalition building necessary to
insure that West Virginia’s citizens, communities, and organizations
successfully implement welfare reform. Its projects include "Making
Connections," which is a series of training workshops on how to
access services, and an annual outreach campaign for the Earned Income
Tax Credit.
For more information:
West Virginia Welfare Reform Coalition
P.O. Box 1925
Charleston, WV 25327
(304) 342-6972
www.wvwelfarereform.org
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West
Virginia Works
See Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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Women,
Infants and Children (WIC)
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program identifies and corrects
nutritional problems during critical stages of growth and development.
Services include nutritional counseling and education, breastfeeding
promotion and support, health screening, medical and social service
referrals, and monthly food packages. Services are provided through
local health organizations in all 55 counties.
For more information and local contacts:
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
350 Capitol Street, Room 519
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 558-0030
www.wvdhhr.org/ons/wic.asp
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