News and Announcements

West Virginia Department of Human Services Accepting School Clothing Allowance Applications
07/02/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 7, 2025, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools....more

DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128
06/27/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the payment process for drug screening and testing services in child welfare proceedings....more

Flood Relief Update-DoHS Extends Application Deadline for SNAP Replacement Benefits
06/26/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the 10-day reporting period for the loss of food purchased with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...more

2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award Recipients Named at Annual Conference
06/11/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health's Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) announced the recipients of the 2025 Celebrating Healthy West Virginia Award....more

West Virginia Cancer Registry Earns National Distinction
06/05/2025
The West Virginia Cancer Registry has earned a national distinction by attaining the distinguished Gold Standard for Registry Certification....more

WV OEMS Employee Appointed to National Education Council
06/03/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health proudly announces that a division manager within the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) has been appointed to a national education council....more

Lorie Bragg Appointed Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services
05/28/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announces the official appointment of Lorie Bragg as Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services. ...more

West Virginia Department of Health Distributes Excess Medical Supplies to Schools
05/20/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health recently distributed nearly 20 pallets of excess medical supplies to public school classrooms across the state....more

Supporting Children’s Mental Health – WV Wraparound Offers Home and Community-Based Services
05/14/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is emphasizing the value of WV Wraparound during Mental Health Awareness Month by highlighting its role in providing essential home-and community-based services for children. ...more

DoHS Highlights the Power of Early Prevention During National Prevention Week
05/12/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), is proud to recognize National Prevention Week from May 11–17, 2025. ...more

DoHS Announces Listening Session Schedule and Opens Registration for Statewide Child Welfare Tour
05/02/2025
he West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today released the full schedule for its upcoming Child Welfare Community Listening Sessions and officially opened public registration....more

DoHS Highlights Mental Health Resources During Mental Health Awareness Month
05/02/2025
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) is raising awareness about the mental health resources available to West Virginians. ...more

West Virginia Department of Human Services Honors National Foster Care Month
05/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) joins partners across the state and the nation in commemorating National Foster Care Month by honoring the individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting children and youth in foster care....more

DoHS Strengthens Support for Child Welfare Workforce Through Trauma-Sensitive Initiatives
04/28/2025
Child welfare professionals fulfill a vital mission, promoting child safety, well-being, and permanence. ach day, they work with individuals and families who have experienced significant trauma......more

40 Percent Decline in Overdose Deaths in WV Linked to Fewer Kids Entering Foster Care Due to Parental SUD
04/23/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), reports that current data shows a 40% decrease in overdose deaths from January to October 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, with the reduction expected to remain above 36% as pending cases are...more