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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…

Heartfelt Advice About Engaging Youth in Foster Care, From Youth in Foster Care May marks National Foster Care Awareness Month,…

Recently, we had the privilege of speaking with a foster family who adopted from foster care. Their story is one…