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West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces the Pause of SNAP Healthy Choices Waiver Following Federal Guidance

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

DoHS Announces 2026 School Clothing Allowance Program

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

West Virginia Department of Human Services Extends Deadline to Report SNAP Food Losses Following Severe Storms in Boone, Logan, and Raleigh Counties

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) has received approval from the U.S.

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West Virginia Department of Human Services Opens Applications for Emergency Low-Income Energy Assistance Program on June 8th

West Virginia Department of Human Services today announced applications for the Emergency Low… Full Story

West Virginia Selected as One of 10 States Nationwide to Expand Behavioral Health Access Through Federal Demonstration Program

West Virginia has been selected as one of only 10 states nationwide to participate in… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Announces Launch of Summer EBT Program for West Virginian Students

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

Clarifying the Approach to Child Welfare Reform

The … Full Story

West Virginia Advances Maternal Mental Health Efforts Following First Statewide Needs Assessment

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is highlighting the findings… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Recognizes April as Family Strengthening and Child Abuse Prevention Month

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

West Virginia Pilots New Technology to Measure Impact of Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Programs

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is piloting new technology to… Full Story

West Virginia Department of Human Services Highlights Continued Success and Expansion of Functional Family Therapy

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

West Virginia Department of Human Services Highlights Waiver Program During Brain Injury Awareness Month

In recognition of Brain Injury Awareness Month, the West Virginia Department of Human… Full Story

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