Handle With Care WV

04/17/2026

🌟 2026 Handle With Care Conference DAY THREE! 🌟

As we close out this year’s conference, we’re filled with gratitude for the moments, conversations, and connections that made today, and the entire event, so meaningful. Thank you to Mandy Sanchez of culturereframed for closing us out!

Also, a heartfelt thank you to our speakers, attendees, exhibitors, volunteers, and dedicated staff. Your passion, presence, and commitment are what made this comeback year such a success. It’s because of you that this conference continues to evolve and make an impact.

We’re so grateful you were part of it. Until next time! SAVE THE DATE for OCTOBER 2027 💙💚

04/16/2026

🌟 2026 Handle With Care Conference DAY TWO! 🌟

Today brought meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and powerful moments of connection. We were honored to hear from our plenary speaker, J. H. Corpening, II, and to learn alongside an incredible lineup of breakout speakers who shared their expertise and passion across disciplines.

Thank you for showing up. The energy and commitment in each room today is what drives real change for children and families.

We’re glad you’re here. See you tomorrow!

04/16/2026

🌟💚 2026 Extra Mile Awards 💙🌟

At the 2026 Handle With Care Conference, we are proud to recognize individuals who go above and beyond in service to children and families impacted by trauma. These honorees don’t just meet expectations, they exceed them, consistently showing up with purpose and making a lasting difference in their communities. Today, we celebrate their impact, their leadership, and the meaningful work they carry forward each day.

Join us in recognizing this year’s recipients!

🌟 Justice Tim Armstead
🌟 Laurea Ellis
🌟 North Star Child Advocacy Center
🌟 Jenny Lancaster
🌟 Deputy Zane Dobbins
🌟 Andrea Darr
🌟 Audra Hamrick

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

The WV Center for Children’s Justice would like to thank all of the agencies exhibiting at the 2026 Conference! 💙🌟 THANK YOU for all you do for children and their families & for sharing your organizations and services with all of us.

Before you head out over the next couple of days, don’t forget to stop by and show them some love! 👋

04/15/2026

Thank you all for joining us for DAY ONE of the 2026 Conference! 🌟💙 We learned so much today and hope you did too.

A special thank you to our plenary speaker, Sasha Joseph Neulinger, for sharing such a powerful, meaningful, and deeply personal message. We’re also grateful for the special welcomes from US Attorney Moore Capito, Judge James Rowe, and WVCAN Executive Director Shiloh Woodard.

We appreciate everyone who joined us and contributed to such an impactful first day. See you all again tomorrow! 👋

04/15/2026

Members of our WV211 team are set up at the Handle With Care WV conference today through Friday.

We are sharing our services with a state-wide network of professionals that show up for children in West Virginia.

If you are attending the conference this week, stop by our table and learn more about WV211!

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

TOMORROW! 🌟👀 Check out the agenda and speaker line-up & plan your Handle With Care Conference experience! 🗓️ Registration opens at 8 AM, followed by the opening plenary with Sasha Joseph Neulinger. 💙💚

🔗 LEARN more & REGISTER here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026HWC/
🔗 View the schedule & speaker line-up: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026HWC/schedule

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! 🌟👀 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Conference! 🗓️ April 15–17, 2026 in Charleston, WV 💙💚

This in-person and virtual conference will bring together professionals from across the country and throughout West Virginia to share share knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance the mission to handle ⎯the most vulnerable among us⎯ with care.

🔗 LEARN more & REGISTER here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026HWC/home
👉 If you are interested in exhibiting, contact [email protected] for a code before registering!

04/08/2026

🌟💚 ONE WEEK AWAY! 💙🌟

Join child welfare professionals from near and far for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration, all centered on supporting the children of our great state. Attend in-person or virtually! 🗓️ April 15–17, 2026 in Charleston, WV. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 LEARN more & REGISTER here: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/2026HWC/home