August 7, 2025
Backpacks and Baggage
Back to School & Trauma: How Foster Parents Can Ease the Transition for Youth in Care The back-to-school season brings…
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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 January 2, 2025
New Years Resolution
New Year’s Resolutions That Make a Difference: Supporting Foster Youth with Impact Living Services As the new year begins, many…
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Making Room at the Table
Making Room at the Table Part 2 Practical Tips for Welcoming a Foster Child During the Holidays The holidays are…
Read More November 27, 2024
National Adoption Day
This Thanksgiving, we reflect on the many things we feel grateful for and want to share our gratitude. Janet Lucas,…
Read More November 21, 2024
Adoption Awareness Month
Celebrating National Adoption Month: Creating Forever Homes with Impact Living Services Each November, National Adoption Month raises awareness of the…
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