Monongalia County Starting Points

06/06/2026

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06/05/2026

Summer Reading is officially underway! This year's theme is "Plant a Seed, Read," and you earn prizes starting at 5 hours of reading. All types of reading counts: being read to, listening to audiobooks, enjoying magazines - everything! Plus all ages can participate. Pick up an exclusive tote bag with goodies at any branch, or come to StoryFest this Saturday from 3-6 p.m. to collect it! Registration info is in link below.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

We are super happy to announce that today marks the launch of the West Virginia WIC Breastfeeding Support Hotline, operated by Appalachian Breastfeeding Network! This hotline is available 24/7 for West Virginians -- focusing on WIC participants, but available to all West Virginians! This hotline also has an in-house referral team built in - IBCLCs, RDs, and Mental Health Specialists (PMH-Cs) are available to speak with callers as needed. If you know of anyone in WV that could benefit from this hotline, please pass it along!

06/01/2026

Great upcoming webinar from HealthyChildren.org on infant sleep gear and safe sleep practices. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9317768665024/WN_g3GXICduTQ2zehq_WtSvOg #/registration

05/30/2026

FREE WVSSAC Sports Physicals are coming to the WVU Medicine Sports Medicine Center on the morning of June 6th!

In addition to the standard sports physical, each student-athlete will receive an ECG screening, which will be reviewed by one of our Pediatric Cardiologists. The sign-up deadline is May 30th.

Sign up here: https://redcap.wvctsi.org/redcap/surveys/?s=RCEXTC78E8TNHKKJ

05/28/2026

We wish you a wonderful summer! Looking forward to a summer of adventures! See you soon! Be on the look out for more information on upcoming family swim nights.

05/24/2026

Congratulations to the brilliant Happy School class of 2025-2026! Your friendships, creativity, imagination, kindness, and smarts make you so special and ready for your next adventure
❤️ Thank you for a wonderful year!

05/19/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

Interested in learning more about our programs or agency? We are holding an Open House at our office so individuals can speak to experienced foster families and staff members! All details of the Open House can be found on the flyer 💙 Light refreshments will be provided!

If you plan to attend, please email [email protected] to RSVP so we can plan accordingly!