Mission West Virginia Recognized as 2026 Angel in Adoption, Nominated by Rep. Carol Miller
Mission West Virginia has been honored as a 2026 Angel in Adoption by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI). The organization received this national recognition after being nominated by Rep. Carol Miller. The award ceremony took place in Washington on September 29, where Mission West Virginia's Executive Director Kelly Thompson and FrameWorks Director Rachel Kinder accepted the honor. During their visit to the capital, Thompson and Kinder engaged with staff from the offices of Rep. Miller and Sens. Shelley Moore Capito and Jim Justice. These meetings focused on discussing the needs of West Virginia's children and families, particularly concerning foster care, adoption, and kinship care, and strategizing on how to address these needs effectively. Mission West Virginia expressed gratitude to Rep. Miller for her nomination and to CCAI for the recognition, emphasizing that the award reflects the collective commitment of their team and partners.
