Adoption is one of the most precious gifts life has to offer. If you are considering adoption, just know that adopting a child will be one of the most significant life changes you will experience. Not only are you welcoming someone new into your home, but you are also...
Congratulations, you have taken the first step in possibly shaping a child’s life by fostering by fostering! According to a June 2021 Legislative Foster Care Report from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), over 6,900 children are in West...
A substance use disorder (SUD) is a highly complex condition that can affect virtually anyone. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, of Americans aged 12 years and older, 31.9 million are current illegal drug users. Someone who has used an...
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...
