July 17, 2025
Top Questions About Fostering in Virginia – Answered
Becoming a foster parent is a life-changing decision—and it’s natural to have questions. At Impact Living Services, we’ve collected the…
Read More June 26, 2025
Mental Health Matters for Foster Familes
Fostering a child is one of the most compassionate and transformative choices a family can make. It’s a decision rooted…
Read More May 29, 2025
Virginia Foster Care by the Numbers
Understanding the Urgent Needs and Opportunities in Virginia’s Foster Care System Virginia’s foster care system stands at a critical crossroads.…
Read More May 22, 2025
Welcoming Your First Foster Placement
Welcoming Your First Foster Placement I still remember the moment the phone rang. I had completed the training, passed the…
Read More May 16, 2025
Foster Care First Night Checklist
The first night a child enters your home through foster care is a moment filled with emotion—for both you and…
Read More May 1, 2025
Engaging Youth in Foster Care
Heartfelt Advice About Engaging Youth in Foster Care, From Youth in Foster Care May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month,…
Read More April 3, 2025
Observing Child Abuse Awareness Month
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering prevention, and advocating for the safety and well-being…
Read More February 13, 2025
A Foster Family Story of Love and Adoption
Recently, we had the privilege of speaking with a foster family who adopted from foster care. Their story is one…
Read More January 22, 2025
Can I Become a Foster Parent With a Criminal Record?
Becoming a foster parent is an incredible way to make a lasting difference in a family’s life. However, fostering comes…
Read More January 22, 2025
Essential Soft Skills for Success as a Foster Parent
Becoming a foster parent is a meaningful and impactful way to support children in foster care. While Virginia DSS sets…
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