The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is working with Chestnut Mountain Village to promote a series of workshops called “Unstuck: Transforming Foster Care Where You Live.” The events are intended to bring together faith-based organizations, child welfare professionals, and other community members to address foster care challenges in the state.
Jason Weber, National Director of the More Than Enough initiative with the Christian Alliance for Orphans, will lead the Unstuck workshops. The sessions are scheduled for November 4 in Fairmont and November 6 in Charleston. According to organizers, these half-day events will focus on building stronger support systems for children and families involved in foster care.
Alex Mayer, Cabinet Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Human Services, said, “Partnerships between the state, faith-based organizations, and local communities are key to helping children and families thrive. By aligning public programs with the strengths of local and faith-based partners, the state can expand its reach, enhance service delivery, and build a stronger, more connected network of care that supports children and families where they live. By continuing our partnership with Chestnut Mountain Village and supporting initiatives like CarePortal, we’re helping communities mobilize and strengthen the network of care across West Virginia.”
The collaboration between DoHS and Chestnut Mountain Village uses CarePortal to connect community members directly with needs identified by child welfare professionals. This effort aims to encourage broader community engagement and increase resources available for vulnerable children and families in West Virginia.
Greg Clutter, Director of Chestnut Mountain Village, stated: “We’re seeing what’s possible when communities unite with a shared purpose. Unstuck gives faith-based partners, agencies, and local leaders a chance to connect in meaningful ways and strengthen foster care where they live. Tools like CarePortal help turn that collaboration into action for families across the state.”
The Unstuck workshops are being hosted by Chestnut Mountain Village along with South Ridge Church in Fairmont, Bible Center Church in Charleston, and the More Than Enough initiative. Participants will receive practical tools and strategies designed to improve foster care at the local level.
Registration information for these events is available at https://cafo.regfox.com/mte-unstuck-west-virginia. Details about CarePortal can be found at https://cmvwv.org/careportal/.
