CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) — Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the awarding of more than $2.5 million in grant funding to support critical programs throughout West Virginia aimed at addressing child abuse, neglect, and sexual assault.
More than $2.1 million was awarded to 22 programs working to address child abuse and neglect and nearly $400,000 to address and prosecute sexual assault cases.
“These programs work tirelessly from the first report to the final resolution of a case,” said Governor Morrisey. “This funding will support the men and women who provide life-changing services such as advocacy, education, forensic interviews, therapy, and medical evaluations to West Virginia’s most vulnerable.”
All funding is administered by the Justice and Community Services Section of the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services under the Department of Homeland Security.
Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grants Awarded:
Burlington United Methodist Family Services – $98,900
Cabell Huntington Hospital – $94,190
CAMC Health Education & Research Institute – $120,013
Change, Inc. – $91,032
Child & Youth Advocacy Center – $98,287
Child Protect of Mercer County – $82,222
Children’s Home Society of West Virginia – $108,280
Cornerstone Family Interventions – $85,706
Harmony House – $88,864
Harrison County Child Abuse Task Force – $125,528
Just for Kids, Inc. – $96,406
Logan County Child Advocacy Center – $89,806
Marion County Child Advocacy Center – $82,316
Monongalia County CAC – $82,551
Mountain CAP of West Virginia – $84,292
Nicholas County Family Resource Network – $94,614
North Star CAC – $136,365
Randolph Tucker CAC – $86,036
REACHH Family Resource Center – $74,680
Stop the Hurt, Inc. – $86,790
West Virginia Child Abuse Network – $132,980
Wetzel County Commission – $87,827
Governor Morrisey also announced the allocation of $383,366 in Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) funds to two projects focused on improving the criminal justice response to sexual assault cases. These funds, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice, aim to address the backlog of unsubmitted sexual assault kits and enhance victim-centered, trauma-informed practices.
The Monongalia County Commission received $288,366 to expand and sustain the county’s response to unsubmitted or partially tested kits and the West Virginia State Police received $95,000 to support overtime and software upgrades for sexual assault kit testing and tracking.
All funds are administered by the Justice and Community Services Section of the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services under the Department of Homeland Security.
