West Virginia SB521 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a statewide prevention plan for children and families.

West Virginia SB521 requires the Department of Human Services to develop 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 should target at-risk children, pregnant and parenting youth, youth aging out of foster care, post-adoption youth, and those transitioning between care levels. The plan must ensure a mix of telehealth and physical service locations for accessibility.

West Virginia SB521 mandates the Department of Human Services to create a statewide prevention plan for children and families.

West Virginia SB521 requires the Department of Human Services to develop 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 should target at-risk children, pregnant and parenting youth, youth aging out of foster care, post-adoption youth, and those transitioning between care levels. The plan must ensure a mix of telehealth and physical service locations for accessibility.