West Virginia Bureau for Social Services

The Bureau for Social Services promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and vulnerable adults, supporting individuals to succeed and strengthening families.

Our Services

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Prevention Services

Prevention services focus on strengthening families and promoting child safety and well-being.…
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Foster Care Services

Foster Care Services through the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Social…
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Adult Services
Adult Services

Adult Services through the West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Social…
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Recent News

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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…
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Lorie Bragg
Lorie Bragg Appointed Commissioner of the Bureau for Social Services

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) announces the official…
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CarePortal Event
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…
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