Services for West Virginia youth aging out of foster care not meeting demand, new survey finds

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 900

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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Youth aging out of foster care in West Virginia need help with obtaining housing and a vehicle, learning life skills and accessing mental healthcare, according to a new survey of services. The current continuum of care is still falling short despite efforts.

The report by the FPC Hope Center was released Thursday in Charleston. They surveyed groups working with foster children aging out of care in an effort to better understand service gaps …

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