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West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces closure of LIEAP Application Period

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced today that it will stop… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Statewide Progress in Child Abuse Prevention Efforts

Through community-based prevention services now available in all 55 counties, the West… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces Energy Assistance Program for Low-Income Residents

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announced today that it will accept… Full Story

Winter Storm Update: DoHS Extends Reporting Deadline for SNAP Food Loss Replacement

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced it has received… Full Story

DH, DHF, and DoHS Open 2026 Application Window for Summer Internship Program

The West Virginia Department of Health (DH), the West Virginia Department of Health… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces Implementation of WV’s SNAP Healthy Choices Waiver, Effective January 1, 2026

 The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) Bureau for Family… Full Story

West Virginia Reports Significant Reduction in Wraparound Services Waitlist for Children and Families in 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) reports a significant drop in… Full Story

West Virginia Bureau for Medical Services Highlights Efforts to Strengthen Oversight and Access to Care in 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Medical… Full Story

The West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces Automatic LIEAP Application Mailing for Low Income Energy Assistance Program

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Launches New Website to Improve Public Access to Services and Information

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has launched its newly redesigned website… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Highlights Support for Youth During National Homeless Youth Awareness Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is recognizing November as National… Full Story

West Virginia Announces Changes to SNAP Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Policy Effective November 1, 2025

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), will… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Celebrates National Adoption Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Social Services (BSS), is… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Supports “Unstuck” Workshops Strengthening Faith and Community Partnerships in Foster Care

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is proud to continue its partnership with… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services and Cardinality Launch COMET to Strengthen Foster Care Communication

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Cardinality, has… Full Story

DoHS Highlights Prevention and Early Intervention During Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH),… Full Story

Clay Center Partners with DoHS and DH to Offer Discounted Admission for SNAP and WIC Recipients

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), West Virginia Department of Health (DH),… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Reports Decline in Child Protective Services Vacancies and Turnover

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reporting significant progress in… Full Story

DoHS Recognizes Outstanding Contributions in Addiction Services and Recovery

The West Virginia Department of Human Services, Office of Drug Control Policy, and the Bureau… Full Story

Chestnut Mountain Village and DoHS Expand CarePortal to offer community-based solutions to more West Virginia Families

After serving more than 270 children in Monongalia and Preston counties, … Full Story

DoHS Announces One-Time Supplemental Payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Recipients

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Releases Report Following Statewide Child Welfare Listening Tour

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today announced the release of its… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Joins Nationwide Observance of National Recovery Month

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP)… Full Story

Public Announcement-West Virginia to Implement SNAP Soda Restriction Beginning January 1, 2026

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ (DoHS) Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA) has… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Nationally Recognized for Modernizing Medicaid System

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has been named a 2025 AWS… Full Story

DoHS Announces Payment Updates for Drug Screening and Testing Services in Child Welfare Proceedings Under Senate Bill 128

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is announcing important updates to the… Full Story

Lorie Bragg Appointed Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announces the official… Full Story

DoHS Announces Listening Session Schedule and Opens Registration for Statewide Child Welfare Tour

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) today released the full schedule for its… Full Story

DoHS and Chestnut Mountain Village Launch First Public County CarePortal in Morgantown, WV

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), in partnership with Chestnut Mountain… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Health and West Virginia Department of Human Services Ensure Continuation of Essential Services

In response to recent cuts at the federal level related to COVID-19 grants and… Full Story