B-Hope Summit

Advancing Evidence-Based Solutions for Families Across West Virginia

Join influential leaders, funders, and child welfare champions for the B~Hope Embracing Kinship Caregivers Summit, a high impact, key stakeholder convening focused on strengthening kinship care across West Virginia.

This summit brings together senior leadership and system partners to explore how Pressley Ridge, through the generous support of the West Virginia First Foundation, is implementing Family Centered Treatment (FCT) to uniquely meet the needs of kinship families statewide.

The afternoon will begin with opening remarks followed by the national leadership of the Family Centered Treatment Foundation (FCTF). They will share research and outcome data from across the country and provide insight into maintaining fidelity to this evidence based, in home treatment model. Participants will then hear directly from Pressley Ridge leadership as they detail the strategic decision making process that led to the selection of FCT and its implementation across West Virginia communities.
The summit will conclude with a forward looking dialogue focused on sustainability, partnership, and shared responsibility—exploring next steps to build and maintain a resilient, connected network of kinship caregivers throughout the state.

The afternoon will culminate in a networking reception with d’oeuvres, offering space for meaningful connection, collaboration, and discussion around long term solutions to support kinship families.

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