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Why Foster Care Matters: A Look at the Long-Term Impact of Family-Based Care

Why Foster Care Matters: A Look at the Long-Term Impact of Family-Based Care

by Slight Revision Support | Oct 29, 2024 | Family Services, Fostering

When we think about what children need to grow and thrive, the answer is often simple: a safe, loving home. Family-based care provides exactly that—an environment where children can find stability, love, and support from caregivers who are committed to their...
Making a Lasting Impact: The Power of Foster Care Through Burlington United Methodist Family Services

Making a Lasting Impact: The Power of Foster Care Through Burlington United Methodist Family Services

by Slight Revision Support | May 9, 2024 | Family Services, Fostering

Foster Care – two words that embody hope, empathy, and a chance for a brighter future for West Virginia’s children. With over a century of dedication, Burlington United Methodist Family Services stands at the forefront of transforming lives in the foster...
Understanding the Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption

Understanding the Differences Between Foster Care and Adoption

by Dylan Sheldon | Nov 16, 2022 | Adoption, Burlington, Family Services, Fostering

 Any time you welcome a child into your home and provide them with a safe and nurturing place, you significantly impact their lives. Two ways you can achieve that are through either foster care or adoption. The two share similarities and have their differences, but...
Family Services Right in Your Community

Family Services Right in Your Community

by Dylan Sheldon | Jan 12, 2022 | Family Services, Uncategorized

Since 1913, Burlington United Methodist Family Services, Inc. has dedicated itself to changing lives by providing hope and healing to those who are hurting. With more than 20 locations, our multi-service agency helps make a difference by fulfilling the needs of people...
4 Signs Your Child May Need Mental Help

4 Signs Your Child May Need Mental Help

by Dylan Sheldon | Oct 6, 2021 | Family Services, People, Uncategorized

Being a parent, your children are your entire life and livelihood. The last thing you want to ever do is to watch your child suffer. Of children aged 3-17, over 16 million have been diagnosed with ADHD, behavioral problems, anxiety or depression in the United States....
What To Expect When Fostering A Child

What To Expect When Fostering A Child

by Dylan Sheldon | Sep 22, 2021 | Adoption, Burlington, Family Services, Fostering, Uncategorized

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...
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