News and Announcements

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

DoHS Announces Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginian Students
04/18/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has been approved to issue Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) during the 2025 summer period. ...more

DoHS Urges EBT Cardholders to Take Steps Now to Protect Benefits from Skimming
04/17/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), is urging Mountain State EBT cardholders to take proactive steps now to protect their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from skimming fraud ahead of May benefit issuance....more

Monongalia County Becomes Third in State to Join Whole Blood Program
04/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health’s (DH) Office of Emergency Medical Services is pleased to share that the state’s third most populated county has joined the Whole Blood Program....more

West Virginia WIC modernizes service delivery with groundbreaking in-hospital certification pilot
04/10/2025
The West Virginia WIC Program is making strides in reaching more families who could benefit from the program through a groundbreaking in-hospital certification pilot project....more

DoHS and Chestnut Mountain Village Launch First Public County CarePortal in Morgantown, WV
04/10/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Chestnut Mountain Village, supported the first public county launch of CarePortal in Morgantown today, April 10, 2025....more

West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Program Expands Access Through Digital Innovation
04/09/2025
The West Virginia WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is aligning with Governor Patrick Morrisey’s vision of a healthier West Virginia by focusing on his first pillar....more

West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services
04/08/2025
In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and cooperative agreements, the West Virginia Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DoHS) are taking proactive steps to ensure the continuation of essential servic...more

West Virginia Launches Comprehensive Listening Tour And Advisory Committee to Improve Child Welfare System
04/07/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services announced today the launch of a comprehensive statewide stakeholder engagement tour and Advisory Committee aimed at bolstering collaboration and guiding substantive improvements in the child welfare system....more

West Virginia Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities Participate in Governor Morrisey’s ‘Mountaineer Mile' Initiative
04/02/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health, Human Services, and Health Facilities are excited to announce their participation in Governor Patrick Morrisey’s "Mountaineer Mile" initiative....more

DoHS Recognizes April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month
04/01/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS) is proud to recognize April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month....more

West Virginia Department of Health Announces Change to Certified Death Certificate Process to Improve Access for Families
03/25/2025
The West Virginia Department of Health (DH) is pleased to announce a change in its certified death certificate issuance process aimed at improving access to vital records documentation for residents....more

Dr. Arvin Singh Sworn in as New Secretary of Health for West Virginia
03/24/2025
Following his appointment as Secretary of Health for West Virginia, Dr. Arvin Singh, EdD, MBA, MPH, MS, FACHE, was sworn in on Friday, March 21, 2025....more

West Virginians in Two Additional Counties Impacted by Flooding May Qualify for D-SNAP Benefits
03/19/2025
The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced that it has received approval to provide Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to households in two additional counties impacted by flooding....more