After Morrisey vetoed help for WV kids aging out of foster care, support programs could still expand

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 20, 2026

Words: 798

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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After Gov. Patrick Morrisey vetoed a bill to help children aging out of foster care, the state is still looking to expand support services for this population.

Teens and young adults aging out of foster care are at high risk for becoming homeless during the transition to adulthood or incarceration. More than 50% are unemployed by age 24.

Del. Adam Burkhammer, R-Lewis, who sponsored the vetoed legislation, said the potential expansion …

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