Mission WV

Mission West Virginia (MWV) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Foster Care Outreach Coordinator to be the first point of contact for individuals interested in fostering or adopting children. This position plays a critical role in guiding and supporting families through the foster care and adoption process, ensuring it is efficient, timely, and of high quality. The Coordinator will also be responsible for fostering community relations to increase awareness of the state's foster care system. Please apply through Indeed (https://lnkd.in/dCiWwwH2) or email your resume and cover letter to Rachel Kinder at [email protected]

?? 37 Teens Still Need Sponsors! ?? Mission WV still needs sponsors to help cover 37 more teens in foster and kinship care this Holiday season. By sponsoring a teen, you can give them a gift that’s just for them, making them feel special, valued, and seen by their community. ?? Sign up by emailing [email protected] or calling 304-562-0723. ?? The cost to sponsor: $100. ?? Unwrapped gifts are due by December 11th at our Hurricane, WV office. Please share this post or tag a friend to help us find sponsors for these 37 teens.

Last week, we celebrated the importance of finding forever families for children in foster care. We’re so grateful to everyone who made the event a success, especially: ?? Dr. Cynthia Persily, Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services ?? Rita Soronen, President & CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption ?? Zack Cochran, adopted youth, for sharing your inspiring story ?? Bible Center Church for partnering with us for the 4th year and your continued support Thank you for your continuous commitment to supporting the success of young people in foster and kinship care across West Virginia.

Thank you to Mark Curtis - WOWK 13 News for interviewing Kylee Hassan about National Adoption Month and the recent expansion of 8 new Wendy's Wonderful Kids Adoption Recruiters through the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Visit their website for the full show on Inside WV Politics: https://lnkd.in/eSgSpwzu #NationalAdoptionMonth

As we continue to rally together for WV teens in foster/kinship care we are providing an alternative way to sponsor a child for the holidays. We know life gets busy, but if you want to help brighten a young person’s Christmas, we’ll do the shopping for you. Just follow the steps below to make your contribution within seconds, and we’ll handle the rest! Your support will bring holiday joy to teens who might otherwise go without. Let’s make this season a little warmer and brighter together. Every bit helps! Donation Link: https://lnkd.in/exJ57Xji

?? Thank You for Making Our National Adoption Month Movie Screening a Success! ?? We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us last Saturday for the special screening of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot at River Ridge Teays Valley. Your support and enthusiasm helped make this event a meaningful celebration of community, resilience, and love for foster and adoptive families. This event was a powerful reminder that we can inspire hope and create lasting change for children and families when we come together. Your presence showed that we’re stronger when we support one another, and we’re excited to keep building on this momentum. If you couldn’t attend but are interested in learning more about how to support foster and adoptive families or get involved, stay connected with us for upcoming events and initiatives! Call MWV at 1-866-CALL-MWV or www.missionwv.org. Thank you for being a part of our mission. Let’s continue to uplift and support our community, one step at a time. ??

If you know any other foster families, grandparents, adoptive families or bio families that are involved with Mountain Health Promise, we would love to have them join!

Two fathers, Brian and Jarrod, initially planned on adopting a young child. But with the encouragement of their family worker and their network of friends, they decided to welcome 13-year-old Logan into their home. This decision changed their lives, and they now all serve as vocal advocates for adoption of older youth. #NationalAdoptionMonth ?? AdoptUsKids Article:

We are closed today in recognition of Veteran's Day. We will resume operations tomorrow. Remember to check out our website at www.missionwv.org to learn more about foster, adoption and teen health topics.

?? Tomorrow’s the Day! Don’t Miss Our Free Movie Screening in Honor of National Adoption Month! Join us TOMORROW, November 9, at River Ridge Teays Valley for an inspiring, family-friendly event! ?? We’ll be showing Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot – a powerful film about how community can change lives. Event Details: ?? River Ridge Teays Valley ?? Doors Open: 2:00 PM | Movie Starts: 2:30 PM ?? Free snacks & drinks! ?? Free childcare available (RSVP here: https://fam.care/r109852) This event is open to foster, adoptive, and kinship families, church leaders, and anyone who wants to make a difference. Come for the movie, stay for the connections, and help us strengthen our community! We can’t wait to see you there! ??