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Grow Your Skills,

Strengthen Your Impact

Join professionals across child welfare, behavioral health, education and community systems who are committed to delivering high-quality care.

Investing in the People Behind the Work

Because strong systems begin with strong professionals.

We support licensure and credential maintenance for professionals across disciplines.

We promote trauma-informed, evidence-based practice in real-world settings.

We increase collaboration and consistency across systems serving children and families.

We strengthen service quality and improve outcomes for those we serve.

Designed for Professionals Who Serve Others

Children and families do not experience systems in silos and neither should professional learning. These sessions are designed for social workers, counselors, educators, healthcare providers and community partners who are committed to improving collaboration, consistency and care across West Virginia.

Continuing Education Credit

All of our sessions offer continuing education units (CEUs) for eligible professionals, and we are accredited to provide West Virginia Social Work and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) CEUs. Specific CEU information is included with each training session.

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UPCOMING TRAINING — Register!

Trauma-Informed Practice & Crisis Skills

March 24 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM ET
2-Hour Session | CEUs Available*

Trauma is widespread and often unseen. Across West Virginia, children, teens, individuals and families experience adversity that shapes behavior and engagement in ways that are easily misunderstood.

This training equips professionals to recognize trauma responses, respond appropriately within their role and reduce re-traumatization across systems. Participants gain clarity on trauma-informed practice, risk indicators and when to refer for trauma-specific treatment.

Because trauma-informed care isn’t just what we know, it’s how we show up. And how we show up changes outcomes.

*You will receive 2 CEUs for attending the full live virtual training. CEUs are valid for individuals in West Virginia who have a social work license or are licensed professional counselors (LPC).

2026 Training Schedule

Throughout the year, we’ll offer educational sessions focused on evidence-based practice, trauma-informed care, crisis skills and collaborative approaches that strengthen families and communities.

Trauma-Informed Care: Foundations

March 24th | 10 am - 12 pm

This training focuses on strengthening trauma-informed practice and crisis response skills across professional roles. Participants will explore how trauma impacts behavior, identify risk indicators and apply appropriate referral pathways within their scope of practice.

Designed to promote consistency and confidence across systems.

REGISTER

iStock-1257975820Preventing Placement Disruptions

June 22nd | 10 am - 12 pm

This session addresses strategies that support placement stability and improve outcomes for youth preparing for adulthood.

Participants will learn practical approaches to prevent placement disruptions, strengthen caregiver support and equip transition-age youth with tools for independence and long-term stability.

REGISTER HERE

iStock-2165154407Ethics & Boundaries: Real-World Gray Areas

September 29th | 10 am - 12 pm

This training explores ethical decision-making, professional boundaries and effective communication in complex, real-world situations. Participants will strengthen documentation practices, apply clear ethical frameworks and enhance professionalism during high-conflict or high-stress interactions.

REGISTER HERE

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Today’s Drug Landscape: Fentanyl, Synthetics & Stimulants

December (TBD) | 10 am - 12 pm

More details about this training are coming soon! Please check back later or sign up here to join our email list and be notified as soon as information is available.

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Real-World Impact

“Very good presentation with valuable and useful information that will assist with my future work.”

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Relevant & Practical

“Excellent training. Relevant to current issues and directly applicable to practice.”

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Engaging & Professional

“Professional, knowledgeable and interactive — it didn’t feel like a two-hour training.”

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Immediately Applicable

“I left with useful, applicable information that I can use in my day-to-day work.”

FAQs

Yes. KVC West Virginia offers free professional development trainings for eligible professionals serving children, individuals and families across the state.

All of our sessions offer continuing education units (CEUs) for eligible professionals, and we are accredited to provide West Virginia Social Work and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) CEUs.  

Specific CEU information, including eligibility and credit hours, is provided with each individual training announcement.

Our trainings are designed for social workers, licensed professional counselors, behavioral health providers, educators, child welfare professionals and community partners. If your work supports children, teens, individuals or families, these sessions are built for you. 

All of our sessions offer continuing education units (CEUs) for eligible professionals, and we are accredited to provide West Virginia Social Work and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) CEUs.

All trainings are offered virtually to make participation easier across West Virginia, and we’ll send you the recorded materials after each session so you can revisit the content whenever you’d like.

To register, visit the training schedule provided above. Each section contains a link to the respective training. You can conveniently register for the training of your choice from there. All training sessions include CEUs.

Participants who complete the session and any required evaluation will receive documentation outlining attendance and CEU credit (if applicable). Additional details are provided during each training.