by Becky White | Oct 23, 2026 | Articles, Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Helping Kids Feel Safe, Seen, and Supported We’ve all heard someone say, “Kids can be mean,” or “It’s just part of growing up.” But when teasing turns into bullying, the impact can be much bigger than we realize. For a young person...
by missionwv | Jun 25, 2026 | Articles, Teen Health, Teen Resources, THINK Program
What is teen dating violence? Teen dating violence (TDV) affects millions of young people in the United States. Dating violence can take place in person, online, or through technology. It is a type of intimate partner violence that can include the following types of...
by missionwv | Jun 25, 2026 | Articles, Parent Resources, Teen Health, THINK Program
Protecting kids is harder today than it used to be, thanks in large part to technology. We pulled together a list of resources and articles to help you prepare children for the dangers they face online. Articles 10 Things Every Parent With a Connected Kid Needs to...
by missionwv | Jun 25, 2026 | Articles, Foster Care, FrameWorks Program
Written by FrameWorks Program Director, Rachel Kinder Originally posted in Charleston Gazette. To view that article, click here. My agency, Mission West Virginia, recruits families to foster and adopt throughout the state of West Virginia. We assist over 1,000...
by missionwv | Jun 25, 2026 | Articles, Bridge Program, Mentoring
Liz, a teen living in kinship care, was introduced to our Bridge Program during her freshman year of high school, a period marked by personal challenges. Despite her difficulties, she agreed to regular meetings with an academic Mentor. When the COVID-19 pandemic...
by missionwv | Jun 25, 2026 | Adoption, Articles, Foster Care, FrameWorks Program
Written by FrameWorks Program Director, Rachel Kinder Originally posted in Charleston Gazette. To view that article, click here. For the past 20 years, AdoptUSKids has partnered with the Ad Council and the Children’s Bureau to develop and promote the National Adoption...
