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Child Welfare Policy

Adoption Policy June 2025

Child Protective Services (CPS) Policy March 2026

Criminal and Protective Services Background Check Policy June 2023

Foster Care Policy July 2025

Foster Care Nonplacement and Temporary Lodging Policy   March 2026

Indian Child Welfare Act Policy (ICWA) PolicyMay 2024

Interagency Provider Confidential Information Sharing Policy  June 2023

Legal Guardianship Policy June 2025

Missing and Runaway Child Locator Policy  May 2025

Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Desk Guide  January 2024

Pathway to Children's Mental Health Services Policy  May 2024

Placement Certification Policy March 2026 (previously Homefinding Policy) 

Residential Mental Health Treatment Facility Waiver For Youth Discharge to Emergency Shelter Policy

Safe at Home West Virginia PolicyMarch 2024

Shelter Care Coordination Policy  May 2023

Specialized Family Care Policy   November 2022

Title IV-E Eligibility   October 2019

Youth Services Policy  September 2025

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