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Crittenton Honors Graduates

May 18, 2012 Crittenton Services, Inc. is celebrating graduation this week. The ceremony will be held at Bridge Street Middle School on Thursday, May 17. more...
Wellspring Family Services Observes Mental Health Month

May 11, 2012 This May is Mental Health Month, and Wellspring Family Services is raising awareness of trauma, the devastating impact it has on physical, emotional, and the mental well-being of West Virginia children more...
Crittenton Services is "On Board with Childcare"

May 10, 2012 Crittenton Services, Inc. has received the 2011 "Business on Board with Childcare Navigator Award" from West Virginia KIDS COUNT. more...
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Visits Crittenton Services, Inc.

April 23, 2012 Crittenton Services, Inc. will host Governor Earl Ray Tomblin Tuesday, April 24 at 4 p.m. more...
Sam's Club Helps Stock Crittenton

April 10, 2012 Crittenton Services, Inc. has a new stock of diapers, thanks to Sam’s Club in St. Clairsville, Ohio. Sam's Club contacted Crittenton about the donation, which included 50 cases of more...
The National Crittenton Foundation Featured on "Having It All" with Supermodel Niki Taylor

April 4, 2012 (Wheeling, WV)-The National Crittenton Foundation will bring the issue of violence against girls and young women to a national stage through a broadcast segment to be aired in April 2012 more...
Crittenton’s Girls Find Solace in Art

March 23, 2012 Crittenton Services, Inc. held an art show this week to showcase art created by the girls in the residential program. more...
Crittenton is Planning a Magical Event This Spring

February 10, 2012 Everyone likes a little mystery and magic, and this spring, magic will be in the air with Crittenton Services, Inc.’s ninth annual Paint the Town Pink event this March. more...
Comcast Newsmakers Interview for the 2012 Paint the Town Pink

February 10, 2012 Find out all about our exciting 2012 Paint the Town Pink event! more...
Community Gives to Crittenton Christmas Program

December 20, 2011 Children and young women living in Crittenton Services' residential home will enjoy a happier Christmas this year thanks in no small part to the generous outpouring of gifts donated by more...
Miss Northern West Virginia Visits Crittenton Services, Inc.

December 3, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. hosted Miss Northern West Virginia Kirstie Kalany Wednesday, November 30 at 3 p.m. more...
Crittenton's Residents Taking Cooking Classes from Junior League Members

November 10, 2011 It's called "Kids in the Kitchen," but Crittenton's Residential clients will receive more than just a lesson on cooking as the Junior League of Wheeling will spend an evening with the girls in the program. more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Pushes Campaign for "Quality Care"

November 10, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. supports the West Virginia Child Care Association's "Quality Care is in our Own Backyard" campaign, championing the quality child welfare and behavioral more...
WVCCA Quality Care is in our Own Backyard

October 26, 2011 The West Virginia Child Care Association has launched a campaign, "Quality Care is in our Own Backyard: Keeping West Virginia Children in West Virginia!" more...
Soup Shack Wins Crittenton Soup Cook Off

October 18, 2011 The Soup Shack owner Frank Warren is the winner of the annual Crittenton Services, Inc. Soup and Salad Luncheon's Best Soup award. more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Kicks Off Fall with Soup and Salad Event

October 10, 2011 A popular annual lunchtime event that offers a variety of soups and salads from professional chefs and volunteers is just around the corner. more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Staff Awarded for Excellence

September 30, 2011 A Crittenton Services, Inc. employee and an Ohio County Schools employee working with Crittenton received recognition for their dedicated work with children at the annual West Virginia Child Care Association Conference in Bridgeport, W.Va. more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Moves Forward in Philosophy and Treatment

September 20, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. is working with a new, evidence-based treatment that will revolutionize the way Crittenton serves its clients across the state of West Virginia. more...
Crittenton Services Receives $97,500 from Walmart

September 9, 2011 The Walmart Foundation has awarded The National Crittenton Foundation a $2 million capacity-building grant. more...
Comcast Newsmakers Interview for the 2011 Soup and Salad Luncheon

August 11, 2011 Find out all about our exciting 2011 Soup and Salad Luncheon! more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Receives Recognition From W.Va. Healthy Start

July 28, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. has received a certificate of appreciation from the West Virginia Healthy Start/HAPI Project at West Virginia University. more...
Crittenton Services, Inc. Unveils New Volunteer Program

July 27, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. is looking for a few good men and women to lend a helping hand. Several volunteer positions have been created to better serve our clients. more...
Wellspring Family Services Offers Counseling and Anti-Bullying Week at Weirton Christian Center

July 15, 2011 Wellspring Family Services, a division of Crittenton Services, Inc., is teaming up with the Weirton Christian Center to offer counseling services to children in Hancock County. more...
Wellspring Family Services Receives Donation

June 17, 2011 Wellspring Family Services, a division of Crittenton Services, Inc., has a new sign at its New Martinsville location, thanks to the generosity of Bridgeport Equipment and Tool/ERB Electric Sign Division. more...
Wellspring Family Services Unveils New ADHD Treatment Program

June 3, 2011 Wellspring Family Services, a division of Crittenton Services, Inc., has developed an evidence-based approach to treating children with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder or ADHD. more...
Local Churches Restock Crittenton

May 25, 2011 Crittenton Services' Junior Board and several Wheeling-area churches are coming together to restock Crittenton Services, inc. and celebrate motherhood. more...
Crittenton Honors Graduates

May 18, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. celebrated graduation this week. The ceremony was held at Bridge Street Middle School on Tuesday, May 17. more...
Crittenton Awards Veteran Employee the Angel Award

May 3, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. is honoring a special woman as Cecelia Boyd, 80, has retired from the agency after 19 years. more...
Crittenton Services reading more thanks to Walden Books

May 3, 2011 Crittenton Services, Inc. now has hundreds of new books for residents, their children and child care centers, thanks to Walden Books at the Ohio Valley Mall. more...
Wellspring Family Services Announces New Site Director

April 21, 2011 Wellspring Family Services' New Martinsville office has a new site director, Ken Nice. Nice has 10 years experience in the field, working as a therapist in the New Martinsville office for six years. more...
Crittenton's Residents Taking Cooking Classes from Junior League Members

April 19, 2011 It's called "Kids in the Kitchen", but Crittenton's Residential clients will receive more than just a lesson on cooking this week as the Junior League of Wheeling will spend an evening with the girls in the program. more...
Crittenton to Cook for the Community

March 19, 2011 WHEELING - They have endured lives of abuse and neglect, and now the young girls residing at Crittenton Services, Inc. will look beyond themselves, and work to serve the needs of others as they prepare a hearty meal for the less fortunate. more...
Local Artists give back to Crittenton Services

March 19, 2011 This year, a new and exciting feature is being offered before and during Crittenton Service, Inc.'s annual fundraiser "Paint the Town Pink-Pink and the City," thanks to the generosity of more than 25 talented local artists, photographers, potters, quilters and jewelry makers. more...
Crittenton Offers Health & Wellness Screening

November 8, 2010 As a part of Crittenton Services' efforts to promote health and wellness among its clients and employees, the agency recently offered the first of a planned annual event, the Verna Galbreath Health and Wellness Screening. The screening was initially offered as a service to employees. With help provided by Wheeling more...
Former Client Testifies at US Senate Caucus

November 4, 2010 WHEELING - After a true transformation from broken to restored, lost to found, and hopeless to hopeful, a former client of Crittenton Services, Inc. was recently chosen to speak during a Senate Caucus on Foster Youth - "Call to Action" held in Washington, DC. more...
COA Reaccreditation

November 3, 2010 Crittenton Services, Inc. has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). In making this announcement, COA recognized Crittenton's commitment to maintaining the highest level of standards and quality improvement exemplifying the high performance standards and commitment to its constituents to deliver more...
Falling Through the Cracks

October 25, 2010 Morgantown, WV -- Suicide; bullying; dropping out of school...these are some of the most critical issues facing the professionals who work with children and teens. These difficult issues inspired the theme, "Falling Through the Cracks - Prevention Strategies for Kids at Risk," for this year's West Virginia Child Care Association more...
Soup & Salad Showoff Moves to McLure

September 20, 2010 An amazing array of unique salads, succulent soups along with distinctive and delicious desserts are offered at the Crittenton Services Junior Board Soup and Salad Showoff on October 13 at the McLure City Center Hotel. The annual event raises money for the volunteer support of Crittenton's Residential Services Program, which more...
The Steaks Are Fried for Crittenton

September 9, 2010 Boyd's Barn in Triadelphia is the bucolic locale as Crittenton Services holds its annual fall steak fry on Saturday, September 25. For $15 per person, guests will enjoy a steak dinner, dessert, music and square dancing. Filled with antiques and collectibles, the barn is journey through time, with pictures and memorabilia from Wheeling's more...
Wellspring Expands Services

July 1, 2010 With 115 years of experience in helping children and families in need, Crittenton Services will soon be offering outpatient behavioral health services in Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Ritchie and Pleasants counties. Operating under the name Wellspring Family Services, the West Virginia-based nonprofit offers a broad range of services from more...
Junior Board Announces New Officers; Seeks Volunteers

July 1, 2010 The Junior Board, the volunteer organization serving the local non-profit behavioral health treatment service Crittenton Services, recently elected new officers and is putting out a call for new volunteers. Carrie McKenzie was elected president, with Libby Reasbeck as vice president and Shirley Dvorcek as secretary. Josalyn Ice more...
On "Precious"

June 24, 2010 I get it. I really do. There is certainly some justification in the backlash about the Oscar-nominated film "Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire" by African Americans. The movie depicts an illiterate, obese black teenager who has two children by her father. NY Times journalist Ishmael Reed said he felt as if he were more...
Marginalizing Mothers

May 9, 2010 Even when it isn't Mothers' Day, most people honor and respect mothers as holding a special place in families and in society at large. Mothers are revered, honored and loved as unconditionally as they love their own children. This is generally true of all mothers, with one notable exception: teenage mothers. more...
Wellspring Morgantown Site Director Appointed

April 27, 2010 With ten years of experience in the behavioral health field, Michelle Molisee took over the reign of Wellspring Family Services in Morgantown in late February eager to share her expertise and to build upon the many services offered through the agency. more...
Wellspring Wheeling Site Director Appointed

March 19, 2010 Robert W. Kolb has been appointed as site director at Wellspring Family Services' office in Wheeling. Wellspring offers a broad range of services from outpatient counseling to home-based services in 18 counties in northern West Virginia. The Wheeling office covers Ohio and Marshall counties. Wellspring is a division of Crittenton more...
A Wicked Party

March 9, 2010 A wicked time is guaranteed for all, according to the staff and volunteers planning Crittenton Services' annual fundraising gala, "Paint the Town Pink," which is embracing the theme "Wicked in Pink" this year. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Wicked in Pink's major sponsor is more...
Mollohan Foundation Donates $4,000

February 8, 2010 The Robert H. Mollohan Family Charitable Foundation awarded Crittenton Services of Wheeling a $4,000 grant to support costs associated with purchasing health and wellness equipment and educational materials. The grant will assist Crittenton's gender-responsive program for at-risk young women between the ages of 12 and more...
Planning for Pink

January 19, 2010 What's green, wicked and wears a pointed hat? The answer is the witch from Oz in "Wicked," which is the theme of Crittenton Services' annual fundraising gala, "Paint the Town Pink," scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at the Wheeling Artisan Center. Now in its seventh year, Paint the Town Pink is a highly-anticipated evening more...
Community Gives to Crittenton Gifts Program

December 18, 2009 Children and young women living in Crittenton Services' residential home will enjoy a happier Christmas this year thanks in no small part to the generous outpouring of gifts donated by a variety of community organizations, businesses and individuals. Several churches and universities have sponsored giving trees, allowing more...
Crittenton Services' Educator Honored by State Association

Nov. 12, 2009 A Wheeling classroom specialist dedicated to helping at-risk students was recognized by a state association for extraordinary work despite her own life-threatening challenges. Crittenton Services' alternative school instructor Jan Bragg recently won the honor of Child Care Worker of the Year at the West Virginia Child Care more...
Salad Luncheon Moves Downtown; Adds Soup Cook-Off

September30, 2009 A popular annual lunchtime event that offers a variety of soups and salads from professional chefs and volunteers is moving to downtown Wheeling and adding a competition. Crittenton Services' Junior Board will present its annual Soup and Salad Event on October 14 at the Health Plan Pavilion in WesBanco Arena. The luncheon more...