WVU's MODIFY Program is celebrating West Virginia's foster youth during May.
What’s the news?
The West Virginia University’s Center for Excellence in Disabilities’ Mentoring and Oversight for Developing Foster Youth Project
is celebrating successful West Virginia foster youth during May, National
Foster Care Month. More than 6,000 children are in West Virginia’s Foster Care System.
Quotes and comments
“We often hear the grim
statistics about youth aging out of foster care but we have chosen instead to
empower our youth and celebrate each and every success. These stories of
West Virginia youth will encourage and offer hope to future youth aging out of
the system. We have chosen to celebrate the resiliency of these youth.” – Tina Faber, MODIFY Program
Manager
Target audience
Foster Youth
Foster Parents
Foster Care Professionals
Anyone with an interest in fostering and transitioning youth
Social work majors
Education majors
Teachers
Politicians
Resources
(VIDEO 1:24) MODIFY: Meet Our Youth
MODIFY Program
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mh/05/09/18
CONTACT: Melina Danko,
Communications Manager, Center for Excellence in Disabilities,
304.293.4265; mdanko@hsc.wvu.edu
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