Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Apr. 19, 2024

Health Care Providers Expand Substance Use Disorder Resources For Veterans

As fentanyl overdose deaths rise nationally, West Virginia health care providers are looking for new ways to support veterans struggling with substance use disorder or mental health issues.

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Education Chris Schulz, Apr. 16, 2024

Submissions Open For Kids Kick Opioids Contest

Friday, May 3 is the deadline for the West Virginia Attorney General’s 8th Annual Kids Kick Opioids contest.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 11, 2024

W.Va. Children 5 Times More At Risk Of Drug Endangerment

The West Virginia Child Advocacy Group, or WVCAN, saw a nearly 10 percent increase in children served in the past five years.

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Education Emily Rice, Nov. 29, 2023

Conference Aims To Help Teachers Teach Troubled Students

School mental health professionals from across the state had the opportunity to learn how to address mental health challenges and more in their classrooms.

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Government Emily Rice, Nov. 07, 2023

Federal Monies Proposed To Address Opioid Crisis And Child Care Costs

The Biden-Harris administration is asking Congress for domestic supplemental funding to assist with the opioid crisis and child care costs — some of which would come to West Virginia.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Oct. 12, 2023