About Us

Mission Statement

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

Vision

All West Virginians experience safe, stable, healthy lives and thrive in the care of a loving family and community.

Values

Professionalism - personal and professional accountability, community service, customer focus.

Integrity - competence, courage, compassion, ethical conduct, dedication.

Excellence - quality, effectiveness, outcome-oriented, data-driven decisions.

Relationships - respectful, responsive, collaborative, participatory, follow the parallel process.

Staff Contributions - shared responsibility, equality, inclusion, honor individual differences.