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This resolution designates January 14, 2026, as Foster Care Child Welfare Day at the Capitol, recognizing the importance of prioritizing the safety, permanency, well-being, and family connection of children and youth within West Virginia's child welfare system. It acknowledges that children thrive best with stable families, engaged communities, and responsive care systems, and that individuals with lived experience offer crucial insights for strengthening families and improving system effectiveness. The resolution highlights the collaborative efforts of various partners, including the WV CASA Association (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Fairmont State University, and the WV Schools of Diversion and Transition, in hosting this event to foster dialogue between communities and policymakers, and to honor those dedicated to protecting children and strengthening families across the state.

http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2026&sessiontype=RS&input4=5&billtype=R&houseorig=S&btype=res