It is hard to believe a year has passed and what a challenging unpredictable year 2020 was. We are looking to plan pinwheel gardens for the month of April. Even though they may not be done in the exact same
NEWSLETTER: WV DHHR Family Connection newsletter March 2021
CLICK to download PDF of newsletter March Newletter March 10
RESOURCE: Domestic Violence Victim resource info
Attached is information on the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for victims of domestic violence who may need to be rehoused somewhere their abuser can’t find them and where they cannot be found by driver’s license information or court documents. There
SUPPORT GROUP: LGBTQ Teen group
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82488429546?pwd=V1JuSDlIVndkejh6Z0V3ckJ5SWZvQT09 Meeting ID: 824 8842 9546 Passcode: 288539 Contacts: Natalie Murphy- Natalie.B.Murphy@wv.gov Lora Moore- Lora.G.Moore@wv.gov
TRAINING: prevention learning opportunities April 2, 7 and 28
The following 3 virtual prevention learning opportunities will be available in April 2021 at no cost to participants! CLICK to download PDF Spring Prevention Conference Informational Flyer April 2021 Collegiate Partnerships for Success Spring Conference April 2nd 8:30
SUPPORT GROUP: New support group for 14-18 year olds in placement
New Support Group for 14-18 year-olds currently in placement (foster care, relative/kinship care, emergency shelters, etc.). Please share with placement agencies/providers and DHHR staff who work with foster youth of this age. CLICK to download PDF WV Teens
RESOURCE: Behavioral Health Hotline links
These hotlines are funded by Department of Health & Human Service Bureau for Behavioral Health and provide 24/7 confidential assistance for those who need help themselves, and guidance for those seeking help for loved ones. The hotlines also provide access
WEBINAR: Training From Health Care for America Now/WV Citizen Action/ WV for Affordable Health Care
Citizen Lobbyist Training From Health Care for America Now/WV Citizen Action/ WV for Affordable Health Care LINK to recorded webinar… https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pa3RGvVzSfKfNG5383o96aNO5J57FMTW/view?usp=drive_web (1 category II – individual professional activities – CE hour for WV Licensed Social Workers)
RESOURCE from KVC: Can I be a single foster parent?
Can I Be a Single Foster Parent? ARTICLE: https://westvirginia.kvc.org/2021/02/08/can-i-be-a-single-foster-parent/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=110256331&_hsenc=p2ANqtz–mvMKFG-l9NGvt2VCdM0o18NUhDARE2UM0FTfQcxo0-MwFlh7t5sg-MgyIPNNZJWJFBWsAFVFd0NP7hb_F5CLNNiaBjw&utm_content=110256331&utm_source=hs_email
GRANTS: 2021 United Way funding cycle open – letter of intent due March 10
2021 grant applications open now The mission of United Way of the River Cities (UWRC) is to connect our community with resources to reduce poverty and improve lives. And we envision a community where everyone has the tools and opportunity