Mountain State Parent- Child Adolescent Network

06/16/2026

The countdown is ON… only a few days until conference! 🎉

Name tags? ✔️
T-shirts? ✔️
Sessions? ✔️
Excitement? VERY ✔️

We’re almost ready for a weekend full of connection, learning, laughter, and community. We can’t wait to see old friends and meet new faces.

Cedar Lakes, here we come 💙

06/15/2026

Are you, your child, or someone in your care under the age of 21 and on Medicaid? If so, do you know that you or your child automatically qualifies for the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit?

Have you been refused or denied assistive technology, durable medical equipment, or other needed services by EPSDT/Medicaid? If so, we want to hear from you! Please call us at 304-346-0847 or toll free at 800-950-5250 for an intake.

In WV, the name of the EPSDT program is HealthCheck.
For more information about HealthCheck, go to:
https://dhhr.wv.gov/healthcheck/Pages/default.aspx

For more information about EPSDT in general, go to:
https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/early-and-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment

06/10/2026

Need a conversation starter? Save this graphic for those “How was your day?” moments that only get a one-word answer. 😄

We’ve all been there! These quick check-in questions can help spark conversations and give you a peek into what’s going on in your child’s world.

06/03/2026

Resources matter. Sharing this free Client Rights Training opportunity for providers, families, and anyone interested in learning more.

06/02/2026

👀 We love surprises…

Two lucky conference attendees are going to win a set of tickets donated by the Charleston Dirty BirdsBirds! ⚾

Because great conferences should come with great extras. More details coming soon!

05/27/2026

How was school?” can sometimes get us a one-word answer

These are some of our favorite conversation starters to help kids open up a little more after the school day.

Sometimes the best conversations happen when we ask different questions

05/27/2026

“How was school?” can sometimes get us a one-word answer.

These are some conversation starters to help kids open up a little more after the school day.

Sometimes the best conversations happen when we ask different questions.

05/25/2026

Only 25 days until conference weekend kicks off on June 19th! 🎉

Rooms are reserved, t-shirts are ordered, schedules are coming together, and all the final details are falling in place!

We can’t wait to see familiar faces, meet new friends, and spend the weekend together learning, connecting, and making memories.

The countdown is on! Who’s getting excited?!

05/24/2026

Updates on summer EBT.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services’ Bureau for Family Assistance needs to clarify an error that appeared on our website regarding Summer EBT benefit distribution.

The May 24, 2026, issuance date was incorrect and did not reflect the actual timing for benefit distribution.

Summer EBT benefits are expected to be issued on June 1, 2026.

We understand this has caused confusion and concern, and we apologize for the error.