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Back to School & Trauma: How Foster Parents Can Ease the Transition for Youth in Care The back-to-school season brings…

At Impact Living Services, we believe that every child and young adult impacted by foster care deserves more than just…

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

Fostering a child is one of the most compassionate and transformative choices a family can make. It’s a decision rooted…

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,…

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness, fostering prevention, and advocating for the safety and well-being…

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