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Effective January 1, 2012, full-benefit dual eligibles receiving Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) have no Medicare Part D copayments.
From the National Senior Citizens Law Center.


Free Mammography Screening for those between ages 40 and 49 who meet the criteria established by the Komen Foundation.  Registration is required - call 304-345-9051.


NEW!
The Annual Child Abuse and Neglect Cross-Training Conferences
Charleston Marriott, July 23-24
Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, July 26-27

NEW!
Upper Kanawha Valley Starting Points Baby Shower on June 2, 2012 in Miami - register to exhibit by May 28, 2012
Flyer
Exhibitor Registration

NEW!
State Health Education Council 32nd Annual Conference 
June 4 - 6, 2012 in Bridgeport.

Relays for Life in Boone, Kanawha & Putnam Counties - American Cancer Society fundraiser

www.relayforlife.org/boonewv

www.relayforlife.org/kanawhawv
www.relayforlife.org/putnamwv


NEW!
WV Pathways to a Responsible Fatherhood

Ongoing Training Opportunities

Continuing Education Alliance Monthly Training

 

Conference of Agency Executives Monthly Meeting

Trainings & Workshops offered by the WV Prevention Resource Center


Helpful Information

Talaris Institute is proud to announce Parenting Counts Center as a Free service.

Lifeline/Safelink Fact Sheet
The FCC’s Low Income Program of the Universal Service Fund, which is administered by the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), is designed to ensure that quality telecommunications services are available to low-income customers at just, reasonable, and affordable rates. Lifeline support reduces eligible low-income consumers' monthly charges for basic telephone service.

Text 4 Baby - Get FREE messages each week on your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year.
 

INSPIRE Referral Packet

INSPIRE was initiated to address the needs of adolescents 11-18 years of age who are at risk of being removed from the home due to substance abuse, legal charges, or CPS involvement. This intensive program is structured in quarterly phases and designed to work systemically with all key persons in the client’s care group (family, community, educational setting, legal system, etc).

 

Federal Food Stamp Program Fact Sheet

  

Summer Activities and Camps for Children with Disabilities

 

Resources to help Kanawha Countians Quit Tobacco

 

Family Caregiving Reference Guide and Companion DVD available

Can be ordered online from the Red Cross of Central West Virginia for $24.95

 

Resources for Low Income People

Includes many helpful links

 

IRS Launches On-Line Workshop for Exempt Organizations

 

The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new Web-based version of its popular Exempt Organizations Workshop covering tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized tax exempt organizations.

 

The free online workshop - Stay Exempt - Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s - consists of five interactive modules on tax compliance topics for exempt organizations:

 

Tax-Exempt Status - How can you keep your 501(c)(3) exempt?

Unrelated Business Income - Does your organization generate taxable income?

Employment Issues - How should you treat your workers for tax purposes?

Form 990 - Would you like to file an error-free return?

Required Disclosures - To whom do you have to show your records?

 

Users can access this new training program at www.stayexempt.org.   Users can complete the modules in any order and repeat them as many times as they like.  The online training website does not require registration and its visitors will remain anonymous.
 

Self-Sufficiency Report

The Self-Sufficiency Standard for West Virginia, 2009.  Prepared  by WORKFORCE West Virginia Research, Information and Analysis

 

Ways to Help

Volunteers Needed for Compeer of Kanawha Valley
Compeer Inc. is an international, non-profit organization that helps adults and children overcome the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, isolation and low self-esteem - through the power of friendship. 

The WV Apprenticeship for Child Development Specialist Program is in Need of Adult Education Instructors Statewide

Mission WV "Carry On" Duffle Bag Program
This program collects and distributes luggage to foster children so they don’t have to carry their belongings in a garbage bag. Take new and gently used luggage to a drop off site near you.


March of Dimes Petition for Preemies

 

Let's Say Thanks

This web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country.

 

Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act

 

WV Children's Trust Fund Benefits Putnam County Children

Please mark your WV tax form, or mail a check.