Kanawha Dreamers
Family Support Center
Location & Hours
Kanawha Dreamers Family Support Center
1401 4th Ave. Charleston 25387
Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
No shopping is permitted past 12:45 PM & 5:45 PM.
Mission Statement
Kanawha Dreamers Family Support Center exists to provide leadership, educational support, resources, and quality programs that strive to engage and empower families. Our goal is to ensure those we serve have the necessary life skills, information, and education for the betterment of our community.
About the Center
Welcome to the Kanawha County Family Support Center, where we are dedicated to serving families with children aged from 0 to 18 in the household and expectant mothers. We're committed to ensuring that every family in our community can access the necessary resources and services. To achieve this, we host bi-yearly resource fairs, collaborate with various organizations, and develop initiatives that benefit everyone.
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At our center, we take great pride in empowering our clients to make choices that best meet their family's unique needs and preferences. Our approach is centered around client choice, allowing families to select the food items that matter most to them at any time.
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Our client-centered philosophy is rooted in respect for the dignity of every individual we serve. We recognize that dietary restrictions, cultural preferences, and family size vary greatly. So, we work tirelessly to make sure that the items we provide align with these diverse needs. Our goal is to offer more than just sustenance; we aim to promote self-sufficiency and enhance the overall well-being of every client who accesses our center's services.
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We welcome you to join us at Step by Step’s Kanawha County Family Support Center, where you'll find a warm and inclusive community committed to your family's well-being.
Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.
- Albert Einstein
Services Offered
Food Pantry
Educational Classes
Afterschool & Summer Programming
Clothing Closet
Community Events
Parenting Classes
Baby Items
Washer & Dryer
Playdates for Children 5 & Under
Home Essentials
Family Libraries
With more to come! Check our Facebook for more info.
If you have any suggestions or need any resources/services not listed above, please call (304) 414-4453 or email kdfsc@stepbystepwv.org
Requirements for Benefits
In order to open an account with us, you will be required to provide one proof for each of the children in your home who resides with you, as well as a valid form of ID (that includes a matching address for the account) for each additional adult aside from the head of the household.​
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Babysitters or family members who may care for the child while the guardian works, etc., can not sign up; we encourage them to have the legal guardian whom the child(ren) lives with to register.
Proofs accepted for children (One proof required per child):
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School Grade Card with matching address to the address on file.
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Housing Lease/Agreement with the child's name and date of birth.
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Birth Certificate
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DHHR Statement of Benefits with the child's name and date of birth.
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Medical Card with the child's name and date of birth.
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Medical Statement with the child's name and date of birth: The statement has to be dated within the past month, and if an address is listed, it must match the address on file.
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Statement of Pregnancy from OBGYN/Midwife or other certified professional with expected date of delivery
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Ultrasound with the client's name on the ultrasound and dated within the past month.
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Active enrollment in one of Step by Step's Programs, obtain confirmation from respective personnel.
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Custody or Court Document stating guardianship of the children.
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The rule of thumb is to have an official document listing the children's names and dates of birth.
Social Security Cards are not accepted since the Family Support Center does not have the proper permissions to verify the individual's age from the Social Security Card.
If you need clarification on the documentation you need to bring please contact at team member at 304-414-4453
Want to donate?
Contact us at kdfsc@stepbystepwv.org or call (304) 414-4453 for information on what donations would be acceptable by the KDFSC program. Thanks!