West Virginia HB4614 mandates the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a statewide prevention plan for children and families.

West Virginia HB4614 requires the Department of Human Services to create a statewide prevention plan by January 1, 2027. This plan must provide trauma-informed, evidence-based prevention services to children under 18 and their families, including kinship and foster parents. Services must be accessible to at-risk children, pregnant and parenting youth, and youth aging out of foster care. The Department must track outcomes and report annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability.

West Virginia HB4614 mandates the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a statewide prevention plan for children and families.

West Virginia HB4614 requires the Department of Human Services to create a statewide prevention plan by January 1, 2027. This plan must provide trauma-informed, evidence-based prevention services to children under 18 and their families, including kinship and foster parents. Services must be accessible to at-risk children, pregnant and parenting youth, and youth aging out of foster care. The Department must track outcomes and report annually to the Legislative Oversight Commission on Health and Human Resources Accountability.