Join us for the 4th annual All In Foster Care Summit—West Virginia’s premier event dedicated to mobilizing churches, communities, and professionals to transform the lives of vulnerable children and families impacted by foster care.

With the highest per capita rate of children in foster care, West Virginia urgently needs community, family, and faith-driven solutions for the challenges faced by our most vulnerable children and families. The Summit is a catalyst for change, offering churches, professionals, businesses, families and individuals practical tools, powerful inspiration, and real strategies to make a difference.

This year’s theme, A Shared Vision for Foster Care, will challenge us to:

○ Envision a foster-friendly West Virginia where churches, child welfare professionals, businesses, and community organizations collaborate to ensure every child and family has the support they need to thrive.

○ Explore the urgent need for engagement in foster care through real-life stories, expert insights, and faith-driven discussions that challenge individuals, churches, and organizations to take meaningful action.

○ Equip attendees with practical strategies to support children and families, emphasizing that everyone can do something—whether fostering, strengthening support systems, or mobilizing resources within their community.

What to Expect

○ Dynamic Speakers – Hear from nationally recognized experts in child welfare, faith-driven advocacy, and community engagement.

○ Breakout Sessions & Workshops – Practical, hands-on sessions for churches, child welfare professionals, and community leaders to implement real solutions.

○ Networking & Collaboration – Connect with like-minded advocates, foster/adoptive families, and professionals dedicated to making a difference.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

📍 Location: River Ridge Church, Charleston, West Virginia

🏷️ Summit Registration Fee: $25 per person

Whether you're a pastor or member mobilizing your church, a foster/adoptive parent seeking support, a child welfare professional interested in new solutions, or a community member eager to take action, this Summit is for you!

Together, we can turn this vision into reality—one church, one community, one child at a time.

Anticipated Continuing Education for West Virginia Social Workers

The 2025 All In Foster Care Summit, in collaboration with Certified Provider, Mission West Virginia (Provider #490129), aims to provide valuable continuing education content for social workers. Educational sessions are designed to align with the standards of the West Virginia Board of Social Work and are anticipated to be eligible for CEU credit. Any relevant updates regarding credit availability will be communicated as we strive to deliver a meaningful learning experience at the forefront of social work education.

Continuing Education Hours for West Virginia Certified Foster Parents

Certified West Virginia foster parents who attend at 2025 All In Foster Care Summit can anticipate receiving Continuing Education (CE) certificates for Summit presentations, breakout sessions, workshops, and content that can be turned in to potentially meet CE requirements.

If you have additional questions or comments, feel free to contact us at Chestnut Mountain Village.

TheVillage@chestnutmountainranch.org

(304) 943-7412

ABOUT CHESTNUT MOUNTAIN RANCH: Chestnut Mountain Ranch (“the Ranch”) is a Christ-centered home and school in Morgantown, West Virginia. The Ranch reaches the hearts of young men and restores broken families through a structured, loving community. The Ranch's vision is to restore hope to children and families. The Ranch is located just 6 miles south of Morgantown on nearly 300 beautiful acres. The Ranch is a Christ-centered safe haven for boys and families in crisis – a place for family restoration, where boys can enjoy school again and experience positive family values.