Children and Adult Services Directory
Adoption
Adult Protective
The Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families, is the agency within West Virginia that is responsible for providing protective services for adults, ages eighteen and older. Adult Protective Services may be provided to both...
Adult Residential
For most adults, maintaining the highest level of independence possible is an important consideration. There are times, however, when it may become necessary to seek a supervised, supportive living environment in order to ensure safety and the availability...
Child Protective
Child Protective Services is a specialized Child Welfare service provided by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. This service is provided to families on behalf of children who are neglected or abused by their parents or by the...
Domestic Violence
The Family Protection Services Board was established by the Legislature in 1989 to institute the licensure of domestic violence programs. The Board also administers funds collected through fees on all marriages and divorces to support ...
Foster/Adoptive Care
It is the intention of the Legislature to provide for removing the child from the custody of parents only when the child's welfare or the safety and protection of the public cannot be adequately safeguarded without removal; and, when the child has to be removed from...
Homeless
It is recognized that there is no single cause for homelessness. Rather, this condition is most likely precipitated by a variety of factors such as unemployment/underemployment, personal and family difficulties, substance abuse, family violence, lack of affordable...
Specialized Family Care
This program is a statewide placement and family support system designed to serve the needs of children and adults with developmental disabilities. SFCP is a residential option for any individual with developmental disabilities.
