National Youth Advocate Program - West Virginia

NYAP’s West Virginia Program has a never-ending need for nurturing, dedicated adults from all backgrounds to become NYAP Therapeutic Foster Parents. We are actively recruiting individuals with compassion, patience and a strong desire to provide quality care for children and youth (teens!) in their home.

West Virginia’s requirements include, but may not be limited to:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• May be single, married, or in a stable co-habitation
• Must be financially stable and cannot be receiving state assistance (ie: food stamps, welfare, or medical cards - CHIPS is okay)
• Must have reliable transportation with documented insurance
• Must provide a drug free and violence free home
• Must be in good physical and mental health
• Must undergo a home safety check
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Must participate in training to obtain and maintain foster parent licensure

Training Requirements

Pre-Service Training: Pride Training Curriculum (27 hours), CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention

Annual Training: CPR/First Aid, Crisis Prevention Intervention, 12 hours of training per year

Learn more about Foster Parenting!