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Showing Up, Together in Virginia In Virginia, about 5,000–5,500 children live in foster care at any given time, depending on…

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

When children enter foster care, whether through traditional foster families or kinship placements, stability, safety, and healing become urgent needs.…

Every child deserves safety, a sense of belonging, and the opportunity to thrive. At Impact Living Services, our mission is…

When a child experiences trauma, whether through neglect, abuse, or the loss of stability, their sense of safety and trust…

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

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,…