Getting Started
- Adoption Process
DHHR provides general information on adoption precess in West Virginia. - Child Adoption Laws
Adoption laws for state of West Virginia. - County DHHR Offices
Contact county DHHR office for more information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent in West Virginia. - Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions regarding adoption in West Virginia. - LGBT Adoption Laws
LGBT adoption laws in West Virginia. - Pre-Service Training
Instructions on registering for pre-service PRIDE training classes. - Private Foster Care Adoption Agencies
Contact information for private foster care adoption agencies in West Virginia. - Public and Private Agency Search
Public and private foster care adoption agencies in West Virginia. - DHHR Adoptive/Foster Parents
Steps to becoming a foster or adoptive parent in West Virginia. - Adoption Information
Adoption information by state - Understanding West Virginia’s Adoption Laws and Policies
An overview of adoption laws - Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- DHHR Waiting Children
Photo listing featuring children in West Virginia. - Mission West Virginia Waiting Children
Photo listing featuring children in West Virginia. - WBOY: Finding a Family
Finding a Family is a news segment on WBOY that features some of West Virginia’s waiting children. - WWK Recruiters
Scroll down and click on Wst Virginia to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting West Virginia children. - Heart Gallery Of America
Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information
Provides general information about ICPC process in West Virginia, including contact information for state offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance
Select West Virginia to view more information on adoption assistance in state of West Virginia, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway. - Mission West Virginia Resource Library
Families can check out adoption-related books, articles and periodicals. - State Subsidy Information
NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in West Virginia. - Adoption Services
DHHR services and information - Attachment and Trauma Specialists
A list of local therapists specializing in working with attachment and trauma related issues. - Behavioral Care
A list of local mental health agencies - Adoption Therapists
A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption - Child Care Resources
A compiled list of local child-care resources - Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
A list of local sex abuse treatment programs - Counseling Resources
A list of local UMR (United Medical Resources) Therapists - Kid Counseling
A list of local child therapists - Kinship Care
Information on kinship care resources - Medical Resources
Health and medical resources - Free Medical Resources
A list of local free medical clinics - NPEN National Parenting Education Network
A list of programs by state - NOFAS FASD State FASD Support
State resources and support group information - Trauma Counseling
A list of local therapists trained in trauma-related issues - Nurturing Parent Programs
Program information - Online Support Groups
A list of online support group resources - Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
Parents Handbook - Special Health Care Needs
Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events
Events Calendar - Summer Activities
A list of summer activities for kids
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - American Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider - Nightlight Christian Adoptions
Home Study Service Provider
