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If you are reading this, you may have been thinking about fostering for a while, even if you have not…

What Is Foster Care? Foster care is a temporary, safe place for children and teens when their families are going…

Becoming a foster parent can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make, but there are many misconceptions…

Foster care is often shown in movies as something neat and simple. A child arrives, a family helps, and everything…

You don’t have to have everything figured out to become a foster parent. You just have to be willing to…

When children cannot remain safely with their parents, relatives, and close family friends often step in to provide care. This…

Becoming a foster parent is a life-changing decision—and it’s natural to have questions. At Impact Living Services, we’ve collected the…

Understanding the Urgent Needs and Opportunities in Virginia’s Foster Care System Virginia’s foster care system stands at a critical crossroads.…

Welcoming Your First Foster Placement I still remember the moment the phone rang. I had completed the training, passed the…

The first night a child enters your home through foster care is a moment filled with emotion—for both you and…