West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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Recent News About West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
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Mother questions DHHR placement of her child
CHARLESTON -- The mother of a minor child claims her daughter was wrongfully removed from her home after West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources employees failed to adequately perform a full investigation into allegations of sexual abuse and educational neglect. -
Truancy: We are making progress
CHARLESTON -- When the Supreme Court launched an initiative in 2011 to coordinate judicial truancy programs in West Virginia, we knew it would not be an easy task. -
Clay Co. woman says state wrongly put her on child abuse registry
CHARLESTON -- A Clay County woman is suing West Virginia Child Protective Services and employees after she discovered her name on the child abuser registry list. -
Employee says DHHR disclosed confidential info
NEW CUMBERLAND -- A Weirton resident is suing, alleging confidential information was wrongfully disclosed. -
U.S. Attorney celebrates donations for foster children
CHARLESTON -- U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin and West Virginia Division of Corrections Commissioner Jim Rubenstein on Wednesday visited St. Mary’s Correctional Center in St. Mary’s to celebrate the donation of hundreds of blankets, scarves and bags crafted by St. Mary’s and Lakin inmates to give to foster children. -
Grandparents accuse state, agency of foster care abuse
LOGAN -- Grandparents are suing the state child protective services and a private placement agency, alleging their grandchildren were abused while in foster care. -
Jackson County Developmental Center named in sexual abuse lawsuit
RIPLEY - A legally incompetent man is seeking damages for allegedly being sexually assaulted while in the care of the Jackson County Developmental Center. -
Child care center wins lawsuit alleging it caused woman's arrest
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Woman sues DHHR, alleges wrongful termination
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Father blames DHHR for son's death
CHARLESTON - A father is suing the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources for the death of his son. -
CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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Man sues WVDHHR for mother's death
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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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CIVIL FILINGS: Kanawha County
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