Parental/Guardian Resource Guide

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4-H Leaders

304-624-8650

Provides positive youth development experiences through hands-on educational programs for kids 9-21 years of age. Also have scholarships available for children to attend camp.

Boy Scouts of America

800-654-5272

Programs focus on comprehensive youth development, citizenship training, leadership skill development and physical fitness. Available for grades 1-12.

Camp Catch Your Breath

681-342-1560

Summer camp held in July for children ages 8-13 with asthma. It is a week-long overnight camp that provides a fun and educational experience for children who might not otherwise get to attend camp.

Central WV Community Action

304-622-1622

Provides Head Start pre-school education, emergency assistance to help with utilities, rent and food security. Case Management is provided for all requesting assistance.

CHIP-WV Children’s Health Insurance Program

1-877-982-2447

Provides health coverage for children in families with incomes too high to qualify for Medicaid and can’t afford private coverage.

Department of Health and Human Resources

304-627-2295

Provides assistance in obtaining birth certificates, clothing vouchers before school year starts, SNAP Benefits, Medicaid & CHIP Health Insurance and financial assistance.

Family Services of Marion & Harrison Counties, Inc.

304-842-0200

Provides Counseling Services for common issues: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustments, Grief, Anger Management, Parent-Child Difficulties, Stress Management, Mediation and Children’s Issues. Collaboration with DHHR and offers the following programs: Adult Life Skills, Case Management, Family Crisis Intervention, General Parenting, Individual Parenting, Safety Services, Supervision, ASO Homemaker Service, Child Oriented Services, Family Needs & Assessment, Group Child Oriented Activities, Intervention Travel, Pre-Reunification Support, Supervised Visitation 1&2, Transportation 1,2,3.

Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council

800-756-7616

Prepares girls to empower themselves for life. Available for grades K-12.

Harrison County CASA Program, Inc.

304-623-5749

Trained volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for abused and neglected child to ensure they are not lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an appropriate group or foster home.

Harrison County Child Advocacy Center

304-622-0375

Presents sexual abuse prevention education programs for children and adults, helps child victims of sexual abuse and their protecting caregivers navigate the legal system, provides a family friendly atmosphere for court-ordered supervised visitation.

Harrison County YMCA

304-623-3303

Provides Day Camp during summer months that school is closed. Scholarships are available to help cover costs. Day Camp is Monday –Friday, 8:30-4:30. Child care service is available before & after day camp. Provide after school childcare at Nutter Fort until 6:00. This is during the school year and they are looking into expanding to other locations. Have scholarships available for Family Membership and Individual Membership to enable participation in the programs they offer.

Health Access

304-622-2708

Comprehensive primary medical care, patient navigation, and prescription medication services for lowincome citizens.

Literacy Volunteers of Harrison County

304-624-0533

Provides education services to those seeking to improve basic reading, math, computer skills, and English as a Second Language.

Open Heart Ministries

304-669-2690

Provides emergency assistance for utilities, rent, home repair and other needs.

Read, Write, Graduate!

304-326-7327

Provided by the Harrison County Board of Education. Strives to increase the graduation and literacy levels in Harrison County by expanding opportunities available to both students and caregivers in our community during the academic year as well as the summer months.

Salvation Army

304-622-2360

Provides: Emergency Assistance, Thanksgiving & Christmas food baskets, Angel Tree for Christmas, Thrift Store for purchase of used merchandise.

WIC - Women, Infants & Children Program

304-623-1147

Provides services for children up to the age of 5 years: Nutrition counseling and education Health screening Medical and social service referrals Monthly food packages