Wheeling parents, advocates call on Gov. Morrisey to release child clothing voucher funds

West Virginia's delay in clothing voucher program heightens concerns for needy families

'The delay has made it harder to budget and to make sure my kids are prepared before school starts.' The post West Virginia’s delay in clothing voucher program heightens concerns for needy families appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Clothing assistance program for needy kids under review as Morrisey announces $370M budget surplus

The same day Gov. Patrick Morrisey touted a $370 million revenue surplus, a program that provides school clothes to low-income students didn’t kick off as expected. Morrisey said the program is under a funding review, but hasn’t provided many details…

Clothing assistance program for needy kids under review as Morrisey announces $370M budget surplus • West Virginia Watch

Gov. Patrick Morrisey speaks at a news conference about potentially using federal anti-poverty dollars to fund a private education initiative on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. (Photo courtesy of the West Virginia Office of Gov. Patrick Morrisey)The same day Gov. Patrick Morrisey touted a $370 million revenue surplus, a program that provides school clothes to low-income students didn’t kick off as expected. Morrisey said the …

Wheeling parents, advocates call on Gov. Morrisey to release child clothing voucher funds

CHARLESTON, W.Va (WOWK) -- The Legislative Action Team for Children and Families (LAT), alongside two Wheeling-based mothers, is calling on Governor Patrick Morrisey and the West Virginia Department of Human Services to immediately release TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) funds allotted in FY 2027. "State legislators and Governor Morrisey enacted a budget that provides [...]