by Slight Revision Support | Aug 6, 2021 | Adoption, Burlington, Pregnancy
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...
by Slight Revision Support | Jul 28, 2021 | Burlington, Family Services
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...
by Slight Revision Support | Jun 21, 2021 | Burlington, Fostering
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...
by Slight Revision Support | Jun 7, 2021 | Burlington
“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...
