News and Announcements

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

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