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Mission West Virginia changes the lives of youth and families across the Mountain State. Based in Hurricane, WV, we promote positive futures by recruiting foster families, providing life skills education, and creating community connections… from Charleston to Huntington, Morgantown to Parkersburg … we change lives through foster care in West Virginia.

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Mission WV: Serving Families Statewide 

What is Mission WV? We're a nonprofit dedicated to supporting West Virginia's most vulnerable youth and families through innovative programs. Since our founding, we've helped thousands find stability and hope in communities like Charleston, Huntington, and beyond. Our expertise in foster care in West Virginia, adoption services in WV, kinship care resources, and teen health education in West Virginia makes us a trusted partner for positive change.  

How Mission WV Helps West Virginia Families 

  • Recruit and support foster/adoptive families statewide. 

  • Provide resources for kinship caregivers in rural and urban WV areas. 

  • Deliver evidence-based teen health education to prevent risks and empower youth. 

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About our programs

 

Frameworks Program

FrameWorks is a program of Mission WV that finds families for children waiting in the foster care system.

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Relative/Kinship Care Resources

Resources for relatives or kinship families caring for youth (through foster care or informally).

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THINK Program

Mission WV’s THINK program has been providing effective, evidence-based reproductive health education since 2007.

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Foster Care and Adoption in West Virginia: Make a Lasting Impact

Are you considering foster care in West Virginia or adoption in West Virginia? Mission WV's FrameWorks program connects loving families with children in need, right here in the Mountain State. Imagine transforming a child's life in your own community … whether in the bustling streets of Charleston or the hills of Morgantown. Our process is supportive, with training and resources tailored to WV families. 

Foster Care in West Virginia? 

Foster care in West Virginia provides temporary or permanent homes for youth facing challenges. With over 6,000 children in the system annually, your involvement can create stability and love. Benefits include financial support, ongoing training, and a network of peers across Huntington, Parkersburg, and statewide. 

Community Impact - Help WV youth thrive in familiar surroundings, from Charleston to rural counties. 

Support Services  - Free training, financial aid, and 24/7 guidance. 

Success Stories - Over 500 families matched since 2010—read more on our blog. 

Learn More : Foster Care | About FrameWorks | Start Your Foster Journey 

Kinship Care: Support for Relatives and Guardians 

Kinship care keeps families together by empowering relatives to step in. If you're a grandparent, aunt, or friend anywhere in West Virginia … formally through foster care or informally … Mission WV offers free resources, legal guidance, and community support to ease the journey. 

What is Kinship Care?

Kinship care in West Virginia involves relatives providing safe homes for youth, often avoiding traditional foster systems. In WV, it strengthens family bonds while accessing state benefits. Our program includes workshops, financial tips, and connections in cities like Parkersburg and Charleston. 

  • Access grants and legal aid tailored to WV kinship families. 

  • Join support groups in your local metro area. 

  • Real stories: "Mission WV helped us navigate kinship care in Huntington—life-changing!" 

Learn More : Explore Kinship Care Support in West Virginia 

Teen Health Education in West Virginia: Empowering Youth for Brighter Futures 

Teen health education in West Virginia is crucial, where youth face unique challenges. Mission WV's THINK program, delivering evidence-based reproductive health education since 2007, equips teens with knowledge and skills for healthy decisions—reaching schools and communities from Charleston to Morgantown. 

What is Teen Health Education?

Our THINK program teaches reproductive health, decision-making, and wellness in an engaging, age-appropriate way. Proven to reduce risks, it's available statewide, including virtual sessions for rural areas and in-person in metros like Huntington and Parkersburg. 

  • Evidence-based curriculum trusted by WV educators. 

  • Focus on prevention, confidence, and positive choices. 

  • Impact: Served 10,000+ teens—join via schools or events. 

Learn More : Discover THINK: Teen Health Resources in WV 

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Get Involved: Change Lives Across West Virginia Today 

Whether you're in Charleston seeking adoption info, a Huntington relative needing kinship care support, or a Morgantown educator wanting teen health education programs, Mission WV is here. Share your story on social media or leave a Google review to help us grow. 

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Based in Hurricane, WV, Serving All of West Virginia

Contact us online | 304-562-0723 (Office) | 168 Midland Trail, Suite 1 Hurricane, WV 25526