Pressley Ridge is proud to announce its selection as a recipient of the Momentum Initiative Grant (MIG) from the West Virginia First Foundation (WVFF).
The grant, totaling $974,751, will support efforts to deliver Family Centered Treatment (FCT), an evidence-based family preservation model, to help kinship families heal and grow together across the state. This investment aligns with Pressley Ridge’s mission to do whatever it takes to create success for children and families and the organization’s strategic goals to expand family preservation services and support for kinship families.
“We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to bring Family Centered Treatment to families providing kinship care for youth in West Virginia,” said Angie Hamilton-Thomas, Executive Director of West Virginia, Pressley Ridge. “With support from the West Virginia First Foundation, we can use FCT to strengthen kinship families and build stability, ultimately helping children achieve permanency or reunification more quickly.”
The Momentum Initiative Grant reflects WVFF’s continued commitment to responsible stewardship of opioid settlement funds and to supporting projects and organizations that strengthen systems of care across West Virginia.
“The Momentum Initiative Grant was designed to support organizations that are ready to scale, collaborate, and deliver lasting results,” said Jonathan Board, WVFF Executive Director. “The work of Pressley Ridge reflects the kind of leadership and local insight needed to move this effort forward.”
Through MIG, WVFF is advancing nearly $18 million to support projects across the state that address prevention, treatment, recovery, and workforce needs; building on lessons learned and focusing on accountability, sustainability, and long-term impact.
In September 2026, Pressley Ridge will hold a statewide Embracing Kinship Caregivers Conference. Stakeholders will learn more about the outcomes of the FCT
implementation, sustainability efforts and experience the launch of our new Embracing Kinship Caregivers training for professionals who are working to support kinship caregivers. More details will be available soon.