Adopting a child will be one of the most significant changes you will ever experience. Not only are you welcoming someone new into your home, you are also providing a child with a loving, stable home they may otherwise have not had. And although your heart and soul...
The phrase ‘it takes a village’ can be applied to more than just raising a child. For example, it can take a village to prepare for the baby during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the baby’s health and safety should be a priority. However, sometimes, an...
In a perfect world, children live happy, safe lives, free from the long-lasting effects of traumatic events. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that children around us experience trauma each day. For example, according to a 2018 report from the Adverse Childhood...
There are over 6,900 children in West Virginia’s foster care system, according to a June 2021 Legislative Foster Care Report from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR). Sadly, this staggering number mainly results from the ongoing opioid...
“For I know what I have planned for you,” says the Lord. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope.” — Jeremiah 29:11 Since 1913, Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc. has dedicated itself to changing...
