Bill to help children aging out of foster care nears finish line, would require DoHS transparency

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 10, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 3 hours, 20 minutes ago

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West Virginia youth transitioning from foster care, who face the highest risk of homelessness in young adults, are the focus of a bill soon headed to the governor’s desk for consideration.

The Senate unanimously approved a GOP-backed measure Monday that streamlines what supporters said was an inconsistent continuum of care for youth exiting the foster care system. It requires the state Department of Human Services to maximize federal funding available for this population after …

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