MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Children’s Home Society of West Virginia (CHSWV) is a private, non-profit organization designed to help children find lifetime families, protect and nurture children, and help to strengthen and preserve families. Every year, they offer child welfare, behavioral health, social casework, and advocacy services to 24,000+ children and families statewide.

CHSWV is currently asking for donations and any help possible, as they begin their capital campaign to help raise funds to build a new, larger facility in Morgantown.

“A large portion of our funds goes toward maintaining our current rental space,” Abby Miller, Site Manager at the CHSWV Morgantown Location, said. “The resources that could otherwise be used to expand our services and reach more families are going toward our rent. We’re wanting to raise enough money to have a place of our own to be able to expand our foster care services.”

CHSWV’s goal is to raise $2 million. They have already raised $270,000.

As well as foster care, CHSWV also provides those in need with a resource room, which supplies clothes, toys, shoes, accessories, and more. Anyone within the community is allowed to come in and pick items out, free of charge.

If you are unable to donate funds toward their campaign, donating to their resource room is another way in which you could aid CHSWV.

“We are always in need of donations, specifically men’s clothing, children’s clothing, children’s furniture, and any household items, as well,” Miler stated.

Last but not least, those interested in becoming a foster parent may call into CHSWV’s office or fill out an inquiry directly through their website. Although the foster care process is long, it has been known to be quite rewarding.

“Foster parents that we have had through us say it’s a rewarding process,” Miller said. “They have opened their home and their heart to be able to help children in need, and that’s the whole point of being a foster parent, whether it’s for a short time, a long time, or forever.

Those interested in aiding in any way, whether that’s through donating funds, supplies, or becoming a foster parent, can consult in-person at their office in Westover, over the phone at 304-284-0992, or through their website at www.childhswv.org.