by admin | Jan 17, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog
This was a big week at the General Assembly for foster care related issues. On Wednesday, we joined Voices for Virginia’s Children as they led a Foster Youth Advocacy day. Almost 20 youth who have foster care or kinship care experience came down to the General...
by admin | Jan 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, News
We had a great time being a part of the Youth Foster Care and Kinship Care Advocacy Day on Wednesday! A huge thank you to our partner Voices for Virginia’s Children for organizing and hosting! We joined 16 youth with foster care and kinship care experience at...
by admin | Jan 15, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog, My Path Forward, News
What happens when youth age out of foster care? Research shows that when youth are no longer supported by the traditional foster care system, and therefore age out of foster care, they are “at-risk” for devastating outcomes: 1 in 4 will be incarcerated...
by admin | Jan 12, 2020 | Advocacy, Blog
We are excited that the 2020 General Assembly session began earlier this week! Being just a few days in, here’s a look at what’s to come over the next 60 days. Last year was an incredible year with the legislation that passed and we are expecting another big year for...
