West Virginia Association for Young Children

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West Virginia Association for Young Children The system is supported by a growing number of professionals dedicated to preparing children to become lifelong learners.

Vision Statement:

West Virginia Association for Young Children envisions developing the resources to sustain a comprehensive high quality Early Childhood system that provides access to a variety of programs for all children and families. Values
-Early childhood years are important.
-Inclusion, access, and nondiscrimination in early childhood programs should be promoted.
-Quality programs benefit children.
-Early childhood professional expertise is important.

10/16/2026

Updated schedule of workshops for community-based organizations to KEEP WEST VIRGINIANS COVERED!

10/15/2026
We are so proud to announce that Connie Stout O’Dell is the newly elected president elect for the Southern Early Childho...
10/10/2026

We are so proud to announce that Connie Stout O’Dell is the newly elected president elect for the Southern Early Childhood Association!!

Please join us in congratulating Connie Stout O'Dell as our nesly elected 2027 SECA President-Elect.
A speacial heart felt thank you to Marla Pankratz. SECA is truly blessed to have had such wonderful candidates!

10/07/2026

West Virginians for Affordable Health Care is committed to making the 2nd Annual Children’s Health Policy Conference accessible to community members, advocates, students, caregivers, and others who may not otherwise be able to attend because of the cost of registration. The conference will be held...

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10/02/2026

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Pathway to Earnings fall enrollment is now open and will close on the 22nd. Please review and use the resources found on the website on the Earnings page.

Exciting news for Clay County!
10/02/2026

Exciting news for Clay County!

The closure left dozens of working families without child-care options.

Our child care coalition had a wonderful planning retreat in Wheeling this week.
10/01/2026

Our child care coalition had a wonderful planning retreat in Wheeling this week.

We have 35 seats left for the 2026 Directors' Retreat! Be sure to claim your spot today!
10/01/2026

We have 35 seats left for the 2026 Directors' Retreat! Be sure to claim your spot today!

Registration cost is $200 per person and includes 8 hours of WV STARS training, an annual WVAYC membership valued at $45 and breakfast at the retreat. Complete one form per participant. An additional $8 will be added to those paying via credit card to cover mandatory fees.

Commissioner Cole is a true champion of children and families. We will miss your leadership and commitment.
10/01/2026

Commissioner Cole is a true champion of children and families. We will miss your leadership and commitment.

Janie Cole is leaving her role as commissioner of the Bureau for Family Assistance in the Morrisey administration.

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1900 Kanawha Blvd E
Charleston, WV
25305-0300

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