Any child placed in subsidized adoption is also eligible for medical coverage provided through the West Virginia Medicaid program. Back to directory. There is a state association for foster and adoptive parents with local chapters in some areas of the state. There are also local support groups for foster and adoptive parents. Often speakers give presentations on educational topics for part of the support group time.
Social workers can also provide support to foster parents on specific individual child needs.
Back to directory. Adoption is considered for those children who cannot return home and cannot be placed with relatives. The child must be legally available for adoption through either the voluntary relinquishments or court termination of the parents' rights to the child. Children available for adoption are matched with interested families that can best meet the individual needs of the child. Back to directory.