HARRISON COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Harrison County will publicly launch and celebrate the expansion of CarePortal, a technology platform that connects local churches with real-time needs of vulnerable children and families. This is the first formal county launch following a successful early 2025 pilot in Monongalia and Preston counties.
CarePortal empowers communities to support families with tangible resources, strengthening services available to children and families. The event will include a live demonstration of the platform in action, showcasing how local churches can respond to urgent needs in real time.
| When: 📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025 🕑 Begins at 2:00 PM |
Where: 🏛 Benedum Civic Center 164 W. Main Street, Bridgeport, WV |
Why This Matters:
CarePortal is transforming community involvement in the child welfare system by creating direct connections between local child-serving professionals and church partners ready to assist families in crisis.
Nationally, CarePortal operates in 38 states, has met 166,009 requests, served 440,361 children, and produced an estimated $168 million in economic impact.
The Monongalia and Preston County pilot served nearly 300 children in just a few months and generated more than $60,000 in estimated economic impact.
The Harrison County launch, made possible through collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and Chestnut Mountain Village, marks a significant next step toward strengthening families and supporting children statewide. CarePortal is expected to launch next in Marion, Taylor, and Barbour counties, with long-term plans for availability across West Virginia.
Event Highlights:
The program will include remarks from state and local leaders, a live CarePortal demonstration, opportunities for media interviews, and informal networking. Light refreshments, drinks, and desserts will be provided.
Speakers and Presenters:
- Greg W. Clutter – Director, Chestnut Mountain Village
- Commissioner Lorie Bragg – Bureau of Social Services, WV Department of Human Services
- Mayor Robert Matheny – City of Bridgeport, West Virginia
- Pastor Todd Hartley – Fellowship Bible Church, Bridgeport, West Virginia
The event will conclude with a live CarePortal demonstration led by Jane McCracken, CarePortal Ambassador for Chestnut Mountain Village, alongside Harrison County Bureau for Social Services staff and local church partners. The demonstration will show how a real request is entered and fulfilled in real time.
About CarePortal:
CarePortal is a technology platform that brings the needs of children and families in crisis to the attention of local churches and community members who want to help. By bridging the gap between child-serving agencies and community responders, CarePortal enables real-time, meaningful support that strengthens families and prevents unnecessary foster care placements. Learn more at www.careportal.org.
