‘3 bullet points’: Lawmakers clearly dissatisfied with ordered DoHS report on WV child deaths

By: Amelia Ferrell Knisely

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 864

Last Updated: 6 days, 14 hours ago

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Lawmakers were clearly displeased with the first state Department of Human Services’ report on West Virginia child deaths, saying the short document was light on details as elected officials try to get a handle on the ongoing child welfare crisis.

A 2025 state law mandated the creation of the Critical Incident Review Team as lawmakers hoped to get more timely information about child deaths, particularly children in the foster care system or …

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