Bill offloading West Virginia’s troubled foster care to private company clears hurdle in House

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 11, 2026

Words: 711

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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A bill to shift the majority of West Virginia’s troubled foster care system to a private company has cleared a hurdle in the House of Delegates.

Members of the House Judiciary Committee approved the GOP-backed bill Tuesday after warnings from present and past child welfare workers that it could lead to disruptions in foster kids’ critical services.

“We believe that Senate Bill 937 is an impulsive and reactionary piece of legislation that is unlikely …

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