CPS offers parents an Improvement Period to correct issues identified as Safety Threats for their children. These Improvements Period can and do sometimes last up to a year. During that time there are reviews of their progress and should be regular meetings to discuss the case. 

CPS policy may be viewed here:  https://dhhr.wv.gov/bss/policy/Documents/Final%20CPS%20Policy%20June%202022.pdf

https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf/policy/Documents/Foster%20Care%20Policy%20May%202022.pdf

A video explaining the court process may be viewed here:

http://www.courtswv.gov/court-administration/CIP/time-is-now.html

Additional Information on the court process:  http://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/CAN/wvcip/documents/Guide.pdf