West Virginia battles child welfare strain from opioid crisis
Cabinet officials report West Virginia faces a child welfare shortage amid the opioid epidemic. Only 725 school counselors exist for 2017 18, far below the 1 830 ratio targets and needing over 20 million to fix. Psychologists social workers nurses and prevention staff are also undersized with costs topping 100 million.
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Bluefield Recycling and Pet Hunger Drive Updates
Bluefield residents should set out recyclables on Tuesday December 18 with items such as newspaper cardboard and cans separated into categories. Food City Pet Club in Bluefield Va hosts a Pet Hunger Drive through January 1 offering $10 prepackaged pet food bags with a chance to win a $500 shelter contribution. Virginia Lottery Cash 5 tickets worth 100000 expire December 20 if not claimed. The West Virginia festival and dance opportunities are noted with deadlines and contact details for organizers. Mercer County recycling drop-offs list dates and locations December 17 18 19 and 20 with item guidelines.
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