Addiction is a highly complex condition that can affect virtually anyone. In the United States alone, approximately 21 million people suffer from at least one addiction every year. Unfortunately, of those 21 million people, only 10 percent receive help and treatment....
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...
