US EditionMorrisey: Foster Care Overhaul to Increase Transparency
- Governor Patrick Morrisey unveiled reforms today in Charleston aimed at increasing transparency in West Virginia's foster care system.
- The changes come after conducting eight statewide listening sessions and examining significant cases that reveal long-standing noncompliance and systemic issues.
- Reforms include standardized frameworks for caseworkers, monthly supervisory case reviews, improved data tools, and expanded caseworker outreach beyond referrals.
- Morrisey pledged that his administration will prioritize openness, maintain transparency, and take responsibility for the outcomes, ensuring full adherence to federal law.
- These measures address an embattled system facing opioid-related challenges and high foster care rates, aiming to prevent child abuse and improve oversight statewide.
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'An era of transparency': Morrisey pushes reform for the future of WV child welfare
On May 28, 2025, West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave a speech regarding his proposed reform of the child welfare system. The speech took place following a series of listening sessions with the public regarding the child welfare system in the state.
Morrisey implements policy changes in embattled foster care system
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey vowed Wednesday, May 28, 2025, that his administration will improve transparency and policies within the state’s embattled foster care system. Morrisey, a Republican, announced the changes after eight listening sessions statewide to identify areas of improvement and a review of critical cases.
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey promised Wednesday that his administration will improve transparency and policies within the troubled home system of the state. Republican Morrisey announced the changes after eight state-wide listening sessions to identify areas for improvement and review critical cases. Morrisey commented that he heard attendees at one of those sessions in Martinsburg talking about "a failed system."
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West Virginia governor implements policy changes in embattled foster care system
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey vowed Wednesday that his administration will improve transparency and policies within the state’s embattled foster care system.
Morrisey: Foster care overhaul to increase transparency
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Governor Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday a six-tier plan to overhaul the West Virginia foster care system that he said has been problematic for years. "I think you all know that these issues have been going on for a very, very long time and unfortunately, it's the kids that suffer, and we can't tolerate that. West Virginia cannot keep kicking the can down the road as was done in the past. That's not the model of thi…
Morrisey announces foster care reforms, promises transparency as struggling system moves forward
Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, announced a series of reforms that he said will end “years of bureaucratic stonewalling” from within the state’s troubled foster care agency and begin a “new era of transparency.” (West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey video screenshot)Following years of issues within the state’s foster care system, Gov. Patrick Morrisey on Wednesday announced a series of reforms that he said will end “ye…
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