# Foster Care Help Resources - West Virginia ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) Foster Care Services:** - **Phone:** 1-866-225-5698 - **Website:** [https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf](https://dhhr.wv.gov/bcf) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, placement services, and resources for foster families. - **West Virginia Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Parents Network:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, peer support, and training for foster parents. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Charleston Region - **Children’s Home Society of West Virginia - Charleston:** - **Phone:** 1-800-638-3839 - **Website:** [https://www.childhswv.org](https://www.childhswv.org/) - **Office Location:** 1422 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301 - **Specialized Services:** Adoption services, therapy programs, and family preservation initiatives. ### Northern Panhandle Region - **Crittenton Services, Inc.:** - **Phone:** 1-800-280-2229 - **Website:** [https://www.florencecrittenton.org](https://www.florencecrittenton.org/) - **Office Location:** 2606 National Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003 - **Specialized Services:** Residential treatment for youth, educational assistance, and mentorship programs. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **Foster Care Alumni of America:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterclub.com](https://www.fosterclub.com/) - **Features:** Peer-to-peer support for current and former foster youth, online forums, and educational webinars. ## Educational Resources - **Foster Parent College:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterparentcollege.com](https://www.fosterparentcollege.com/) - **Description:** Training and certification for foster parents, covering topics like trauma-informed care and youth development. ## Additional Support - **Aged Out Foster Youth Support - Mission WV:** - **Phone:** 1-866-CALL-MWV (1-866-225-5698) - **Website:** [https://www.missionwv.org](https://www.missionwv.org/) - **Services Provided:** Scholarships, housing assistance, and workforce development programs for youth aging out of foster care. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources._