Family Strengthening Kinship/Foster care For Providers

WV Resources

Office of Head Start Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center
variety of resources available for professionals to assist families in increasing family engagement.
National Resource Center for Patient/Family Centered Medical Home
resource for pediatric practices interested in learning more about the pediatric medical home.
Supporting Kinship Caregivers Podcast: Part 1
podcast for professionals on how to support kinship caregivers.
WV Systems of Care Strengthening Families Learning Modules (3 Parts)
module for providers that include Protective Factors Framework.
West Virginia Resource Guide for Caregivers
Caring for your family during the COVID-19 Crisis
The Time is Now
Video discusses the process under Chapter 49 of WV Code. It explains how the court system and professionals involved make reasonable efforts to work with parents and reunite families. It emphasizes that time is of the essence, and parents’ rights may be terminated if in their children’s best interests.

Powerful Partnerships
A Handbook for Families and Providers Working Together to Improve Care
National Resource Center for Families and Caregivers
Includes tools, resources and links to information to assist with child’s medical home
The Building Your Care Notebook
This tool helps families organize important information regarding their children and can be customized to reflect each child’s medical history and current information.
How to Partner With Your Health Care Professional
This list provides resources aimed at helping families form meaningful family-centered partnerships with their health care providers.
Strengthening Early Childhood Systems
Lesson from the Pandemic and a Call to Action
Engaging At-Risk Fathers in Home Visiting Services
Effects on program retention and father involvement