April 30, 2026
How to Become a Foster Parent in Virginia: A Step-by-Step Guide
You don’t have to have everything figured out to become a foster parent. You just have to be willing to…
Read More September 11, 2025
Kinship Care: Why Family Connections Matter
When children cannot remain safely with their parents, relatives, and close family friends often step in to provide care. This…
Read More 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 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 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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