Mission WV

November is National Adoption Month! ❤️ This month, we shine a light on the 109,000 children across the U.S. with adoption as their permanency goal—many at risk of aging out of foster care without permanent family connections. In West Virginia, over 5,900 children are in foster care, and Mission WV has spent 27 years dedicated to supporting these children and finding them loving, stable families. Celebrate with us at a free community movie screening! 🎬 Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot 📍 River Ridge Teays Valley, Hurricane, WV 🗓 Saturday, November 9 | Doors at 2 PM, Movie at 2:30 PM Together, let’s work to ensure every child finds the family and support they deserve. 💙 #NationalAdoptionMonth

Acentra Health is hosting a virtual, one-hour informational session for kinship, foster, and adoptive families about “Expense Reimbursement, Transportation, and Related Supports” on November 19, at 10 a.m., and repeated on November 20, at 6 p.m. Representatives from Aetna and Modivcare will also share resources during the session. There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required: • Register for the November 19 session https://lnkd.in/euYkFqKQ • Register for the November 20 session https://lnkd.in/eHRP8x64

Thank you to Dupont Middle School for hosting us at Trunk or Treat! 300 kids, amazing costumes! 🎃👻 #TrunkOrTreat #HalloweenFun #CommunityEvent

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🧡 Join Us for a Powerful Movie Night! 🧡 This National Adoption Month, Mission WV invites you to a FREE community screening of Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot! Discover the inspiring true story of how one community came together to support children in need. Bring your family and a friend, and let’s learn how we can support foster and adoptive families in our community! 📍 River Ridge Teays Valley 📅 Saturday, November 9 Doors Open: 2:00 PM | Movie Starts: 2:30 PM 🍿 Free snacks, drinks, and childcare provided This event is open to foster, adoptive, and kinship families, church leaders, and everyone interested in helping children and families thrive. Mark your calendars, and let’s make a difference together!

🌟 Making a Difference, One Box at a Time! 🌟 Today, we gathered an incredible team of volunteers to pack 100 Affirmation Boxes specifically designed for Black and biracial youth in foster, adoptive, and kinship families. These boxes are filled with thoughtful items and messages of encouragement, meant to uplift and empower the young people who receive them. A huge THANK YOU to our friends from Aetna and all the community members who came together to lend a hand. Because of your hard work and dedication, these boxes are ready to bring some extra love and support to youth in care. 💙

Thank you to Putnam STOP Coalition for having us at the Trunk or Treat! We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to do it again next year! 🎃 Some of our favorite costumes included: all the Beetlejuice characters (especially Bob!), the old man with a cane, Snoopy and Woodstock, the dad dressed as the Joker, and the giant inflatable balloon dog. 👻 Looking forward to more fun next time!

We're so grateful to the Elkins General Federation of Women's Club for welcoming our Marketing Director, Kylee Hassan, to speak about foster care, kinship programs, and resources that support vulnerable youth and families in WV. In addition to learning about how Mission WV helps youth in care, the group generously donated $200 to directly benefit those in need. Thank you for your incredible support and commitment to making a difference! 💙

✨ Request an Affirmation Box ✨ Our Affirmation Boxes are thoughtfully curated to support Black and biracial youth in foster care, providing hair and skincare products that celebrate and affirm their cultural identity. These boxes are available for a variety of genders and ages. Want to request one? Fill out the form here: https://lnkd.in/dgUBkASB #AffirmationBox #FosterCareSupport #CulturalIdentity #MissionWV

A huge shoutout to former WVU basketball star, Truck Bryant, for his incredible generosity! Truck recently purchased a large number of much-needed items from our Amazon wishlist, all to support youth in foster care. We are so grateful for the support of West Virginians like Truck, who have a heart for giving back and making a difference in our community. Thank you, Truck, for being an inspiration and helping brighten the lives of these amazing kids!