CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A public launch and celebration event is being held to introduce CarePortal to Monongalia County, the first implementation of its kind in West Virginia. CarePortal is a technology platform that connects local churches with real-time needs of vulnerable children and families, empowering communities to provide tangible support and prevent unnecessary foster care placements.
This event will include a live demonstration of how CarePortal works, showing how local churches can respond in real-time to meet urgent needs in the community.
When:
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Begins at 2:00 PM
Where:
Hotel Morgan
Morgantown, WV
Why This Matters:
CarePortal is transforming the way communities care for children and families in crisis by empowering local churches to be a meaningful part of the child welfare response—connecting them directly to the needs of children and families in their neighborhoods through local child serving professionals. Nationally, CarePortal is active in 37 states and is having a measurable impact across the country. The platform has met 135,575 requests, served 358,943 children, and generated an estimated $133.9 million in economic impact.
This launch, made possible through collaboration with the West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) and Chestnut Mountain Village, represents a major step toward strengthening families and supporting at-risk children in Monongalia County.
Event Highlights:
The program will feature remarks from a distinguished group of state and community leaders, a live demonstration of CarePortal in action by the CarePortal Demonstration Team, and opportunities for interviews. Following the formal program, attendees are invited to stay for informal networking and discussion. Light refreshments, including soft drinks and desserts, will be available.
Speakers and Presenters:
- Greg Clutter – Director, Chestnut Mountain Village
- Alex J. Mayer – Cabinet Secretary, West Virginia Department of Human Services
- Kristen D. Antolini, Esq. – Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Monongalia County, Family Services/Abuse & Neglect
- Pastor Roy Baker – Lead Pastor, CMA Church of Morgantown
CarePortal Demonstration Team:
- BreeAnna Cunningham, MSW, LSW – CPS Intake Supervisor, Bureau for Social Services, West Virginia Department of Human Services
- Jane McCracken – CarePortal Ambassador, Chestnut Mountain Village
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.
About Chestnut Mountain Village:
Chestnut Mountain Village, a ministry of Chestnut Mountain Ranch, is dedicated to mobilizing churches to care for vulnerable children and families across West Virginia. As the sole implementing partner for CarePortal in the state, Chestnut Mountain Village equips churches with training, resources, and community collaboration to support foster, adoptive, and at-risk families, creating a network of care that strengthens communities and shares the Gospel in action. For more information, visit cmvwv.org.
