Team for West Virginia Children

08/04/2026

🩷 Don't forget this Saturday is the day! 💙

🏃🏾‍♀️📚 Lace up your shoes and join the fun at the Dolly Dash 5K in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia and the June Harless Center at Marshall University!
There’s still time to register and secure your commemorative 20th Anniversary t-shirt.

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Western Regional CASA while you're at Ritter Park and learn about what we do—we’d love to see you there! 💕

💙 Sign up: https://tristateracer.com/dollydash2026
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🏃‍♀️📚 Don’t miss your chance to walk or run for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Sign up for the Dolly Dash 5K and grab your commemorative 20th anniversary t‑shirt while you still can. See you at Ritter Park! 💕
https://tristateracer.com/dollydash2026

08/03/2026

Safe Baby Tip of the Week 💙

A baby's crib should be a safe place for sleep, not a place for extra items.

The safest sleep space includes:

💙 A firm, flat mattress
💙 A fitted sheet
💙 Baby placed on their back

Keep blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, and other loose items out of the crib.

A clear crib helps create a safer sleep environment for every nap and every night.

Join our community of parents, caregivers, and supporters by following Our Babies: Safe & Sound for safe sleep tips and trusted information.

Safe Baby Tip of the Week -

A baby's crib should be a safe place for sleep—not a place for extra items.

The safest sleep space includes:
💙 A firm, flat mattress
💙 A fitted sheet
💙 Baby placed on their back

Keep blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, crib bumpers, and other loose items out of the crib.

A clear crib helps create a safer sleep environment for every nap and every night.

07/30/2026

📺 Don't Wait, Vaccinate! 💉

Cabell-Huntington Health Dept Interim Director of Nursing Harley Walden joined Susan and Marlee on WSAZ NewsChannel 3 Studio 3 today to share information about upcoming Evening Vaccine Clinics designed to help families get ready for the new school year!

🗓 Evening Vaccine Clinic Dates at Cabell Huntington Health Department:
• Monday, August 3
• Monday, August 24
• Monday, September 14

These convenient evening clinics make it easier for parents and families to ensure their children are up to date on required school vaccinations.

They'll also be bringing vaccines directly to several Middle School and High School Open Houses on Monday, August 10:

📍 4:00–6:00 PM
• Huntington East Middle School
• Barboursville Middle School

📍 5:00–7:00 PM
• Huntington High School
• Cabell Midland High School

Skip the last-minute rush and get your student ready for a healthy, successful school year.

💉 Don't Wait, Vaccinate!

07/28/2026

💙 One caring connection can make all the difference.

Through Healthy Families Mountain State—a program of TEAM for West Virginia Children—families are connected with support and resources that help them build brighter futures for their children.

When one mother's baby needed specialized medical care and a NICU stay, she was navigating the uncertainty of how that care would be covered. Home Visitor Allie listened, helped her explore options, and connected the family with the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program. She also helped the mother apply for health insurance coverage for her child.

That connection opened the door to resources the family needed. Coverage was backdated to help cover the baby's NICU stay—care that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. More importantly, the family gained confidence as they navigated their child's care.

✨ This is the power of prevention—connecting families with resources before challenges become overwhelming.

💙 Together, we are building a West Virginia where children and families can thrive. Thank you for believing in the power of prevention.

07/27/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Western Regional CASA Volunteer Supervisor Alison Gerlach on being named to the Charleston Dirty Birds Women Making a Difference All-Star Team!

We're inspired by Alison and the many incredible women who are strengthening communities and creating brighter futures for children and families every day. 💙

Western Regional CASA was honored that Volunteer Supervisor Alison Gerlach was included in the Charleston Dirty Birds Women Making a Difference All Star Team. The All Star Team included so many incredible women making a difference in their communities every day!

07/24/2026

🏃🏾‍♀️📚 Lace up your shoes and join the fun at the Dolly Dash 5K in support of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of West Virginia!

There’s still time to register and secure your commemorative 20th Anniversary t-shirt.

Be sure to stop by and say hello to Western Regional CASA while you're at Ritter Park and learn about what we do—we’d love to see you there! 💕

💙 Sign up today: https://tristateracer.com/dollydash2026

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🏃‍♀️📚 Don’t miss your chance to walk or run for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!
Sign up for the Dolly Dash 5K and grab your commemorative 20th anniversary t‑shirt while you still can. See you at Ritter Park! 💕
https://tristateracer.com/dollydash2026

07/23/2026

🤝🏾 This is what community looks like.

In times of crisis, mutual aid reminds us that none of us are alone. Across Lewis and Upshur counties, families are working to recover from devastating flooding—and many need immediate support.

The Lewis/Upshur Flood Relief Fund ensures that every dollar donated goes directly to helping individuals and families impacted by the disaster.

✔️ 100% of donations support relief and recovery efforts.
✔️ No administrative or processing fees are taken from the fund.
West Virginians have always taken care of one another. If you're able, please help a neighbor today.

💙 Donate: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/lewisupshurfloodfund/
And please share this post so others can join the effort.

07/22/2026

🎬🍿 Summer movie nights are back at the Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center presented by Huntington Federal Savings Bank!

Grab the family and enjoy classic favorites on the big screen all of August. Best of all, children 12 and under are FREE, and adult tickets are just $5 (+ fees)!

✨ This summer's lineup:
🦈 Aug. 4 – Jaws | 7 PM
🦁 Aug. 6 – The Lion King | 6 PM
🤠 Aug. 11 – Raiders of the Lost Ark | 7 PM
🧜 Aug. 13 – The Little Mermaid Sing-Along | 6 PM
🚗 Aug. 18 – Back to the Future | 7 PM
❄️ Aug. 20 – Frozen | 6 PM
🎟️ Purchase tickets in advance at keithalbee.com
👇 Tag a friend and tell us which movie you're most excited to see!

The Keith-Albee Performing Arts Center is excited to announce its Summer Movie Series, presented by Huntington Federal Savings Bank, bringing six beloved films to the big screen at Huntington’s most iconic theater. 😎

This series features a mix of blockbuster adventures and family favorites, with children 12 and under admitted FREE and adult tickets $5 (plus processing fees).

This summer’s lineup includes:
Jaws - Tuesday, August 4 | 7 pm
The Lion King - Thursday, August 6 | 6
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Tuesday, August 11 | 7 pm
The Little Mermaid Sing-Along - Tuesday, August 13 | 6 pm
Back to the Future - Tuesday, August 18 | 7 pm
Frozen - Thursday, August 20 | 6 pm

Tickets should be purchased in advance at keithalbee.com.

07/21/2026

Don't let the rain wash away the fun! ☔ Check out these rainy-day activities that can help turn boredom into creativity, laughter, and quality family time.
with Western Regional CASA!

07/20/2026

👶🏿💤 Safe Baby Tip of the Week from Our Babies: Safe & Sound!

Your baby may have more than one caregiver, but every caregiver should follow the same safe sleep plan.

Whether it's grandparents, babysitters, child care providers, family members, or friends, not everyone may be familiar with the latest safe sleep recommendations. That's why it's important to have the conversation.

💙 Sharing safe sleep information helps everyone work together to keep babies safer—for every nap and every night.
✅ Same plan.
✅ Same message.
✅ Safer sleep.

Safe Baby Tip of the Week

Babies may have more than one caregiver, but every caregiver should follow the same safe sleep plan.

Grandparents, babysitters, child care providers, family members, and friends may not always know the most up-to-date safe sleep recommendations unless we talk about them.

Sharing safe sleep information helps everyone work together to keep babies safer every nap and every night.