Mountain State Parent- Child Adolescent Network

10/01/2025

At Mountain State Parents CAN, we know every autism journey is unique. That’s why we’re here to support families, celebrate differences, and build community together.

09/23/2025

Changes coming to SNAP.

📢Important Update for SNAP Participants & Retailers in West Virginia📢

The West Virginia Department of Human Services' Bureau for Family Assistance has received federal approval to implement a new restriction on the purchase of soda with SNAP benefits.

✔️Effective January 1, 2026
❌SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase regular, diet, or zero-calorie soda.
✔️Beverages like water, milk, juice, and energy drinks are not impacted.

All SNAP-authorized retailers in West Virginia must comply with this change. The Bureau for Family Assistance will provide support and technical assistance to retailers ahead of the effective date.

📝In 2026, a statewide survey will be available to collect public input and feedback on this policy.

For questions or to share your comments, contact:
📞(877)716-1212
📧DoHSPublicComments@wv.gov

09/22/2025

Our friends at the Wood County PERC are starting up a round of classes!

09/22/2025

09/15/2025

Online learning opportunity.

Parents and child development experts will all tell you that children actually need discipline and limit setting in order to thrive. But what happens when a child lives with a mental condition that causes involuntary symptoms? How do parents know what to discipline and how to do it? How to professio...

09/11/2025

Our words matter!

⭐️ Read the last sentence of “phases to avoid” twice to let it sink in 🔥

09/10/2025

☀️ Summer may be winding down, but we’re still here and ready to connect with you! 🍂

Join us at these upcoming events where we’ll be sharing resources, support, and information for families:

📍 Save a Life Day
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📌 Moore’s Piggly Wiggly
Free Naloxone & resources available

📍 Wood County Family Resource Fair
🗓️ September 25, 2025 | ⏰ 3 PM – 6 PM
📌 Outside Big Sandy in Parkersburg
Family activities, food trucks & more!

📍 Fall Fest
🗓️ October 9, 2025 | ⏰ 4 PM – 6 PM
📌 Parkersburg & Wood County Library
Hosted by the Healthy Community Coalition

We’d love to see you there! 💚

09/04/2025

The Client Assistance Program, or CAP, helps people with disabilities work with agencies to understand what benefits and services are available to help them ...