The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is celebrating November as National Adoption Month with the theme “Be the Missing Piece.” The theme emphasizes the power of connection, like a puzzle, every child …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is proud to continue its partnership with Chestnut Mountain Village to promote two upcoming workshops called “Unstuck: Transforming Foster Care Where You Live,” designed to bring together faith-based …
The West Virginia Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Children Program hosted the Second Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Summit Bechtel Reserve October 5 through October 8, 2025. The program is housed within the West Virginia Department of Health’s …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has launched the Communication & Operations Mobile Engagement Tool (COMET), a new platform designed to strengthen communication and collaboration across the state …
The West Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is pleased to announce that educational institutions across the state are seeing higher EMS pass rates than ever before, a direct result of more recent efforts to empower …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), recognizes October as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of early intervention and prevention to support healthier outcomes for …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West Virginia Department of Health (DH), and Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia today announced a new partnership to provide discounted admission for households receiving …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in stabilizing the state’s child welfare workforce, with vacancy and turnover rates for Child Protective Services (CPS) and Youth Services (YS) showing notable declines …
The West Virginia Department of Health Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, and the Bureau for Behavioral Health are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the field of addiction treatment and …
By mobilizing support quickly and effectively, CarePortal reduces barriers for caseworkers, foster families, and biological families while keeping children safe in their communities.Since its pilot launch in April 2025, CarePortal has demonstrated clear …
The West Virginia Department of Health is sharing helpful information and urging vigilance ahead of respiratory season as illnesses such as COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) spread most often in the fall and winter. West …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today announced that eligible recipients of the 2024–2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment. …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its comprehensive report summarizing findings from the statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour. The report captures the voices of hundreds of West Virginians who shared …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) joins partners nationwide in recognizing September as National Recovery Month. This observance promotes evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, celebrates …
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has appointed Dr. Mark McDaniel, DO, FAAFP, to serve as the acting State Health Officer for the West Virginia Department of Health. “The role of State Health Officer is pivotal to the success of West …
West Virginia Secretary of Health Dr. Arvin Singh has selected Steve Semenik to serve in the role of Dementia Services Director, a position established during the 2025 Legislative Session and passed into law on July 11, 2025, through House Bill 2575. “I am …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The waiver …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS Champions Award winner by Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Center for Digital Government, recognizing the agency’s successful modernization of the state’s Medicaid Management …
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Child Support Enforcement (BCSE), is proud to recognize August as Child Support Awareness Month by launching a new, user-friendly website: bcse.wvtylertech.com. The site offers an improved …
West Virginia has become the first state in the country to develop statewide tourniquet removal or ‘takedown’ protocols for Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and, after one year of measurable success in the field, is becoming the model for tourniquet …
