BRIDGEPORT, W. Va., Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Between September 15 and 18, the Bridgeport Conference Center served as the venue for the B~Hope Conference and Summit, an event hosted by Pressley Ridge that convened over 50 community partners, advocates, and child welfare experts from West Virginia.

The event furthered discussions regarding kinship support and family-centered care, specifically spotlighting the Family Centered Treatment Foundation^® (FCT) model alongside the newly introduced Pressley Ridge B~Hope Embracing Kinship Caregivers curriculum. The session underscored the significance of providing caregivers and families with the necessary resources and instruments to succeed.

Pressley Ridge expresses its sincere gratitude to the West Virginia First Foundation for their sponsorship of this significant event. By fostering cooperation, creative approaches, and the exchange of knowledge, Pressley Ridge and its affiliates remain dedicated to fortifying family units, assisting kinship caregivers, and ensuring children maintain bonds with those most essential to their lives.

About Pressley Ridge

Pressley Ridge provides hope and support for youth, individuals and families through a full continuum of mental health, foster and kinship care, residential treatment, and specialized education services. Our innovative programs provide a safe and supportive environment where children, youth and families can work to increase their sense of wellbeing and achieve sustainable, positive outcomes.

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