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11/26/2020 - Richmond Times-Dispatch interviews two CHS families and CHS president for National Adoption Month 2020 expose.

November 26, 2020

Richmond Times-Dispatch reporter Jess Nocera interviewed two CHS families–the Mathews and the Steels–and our president and CEO Nadine Marsh-Carter for this in-depth narrative about adoption of older youth from foster care. The article, titled “‘Never have to search for a family again.’ Richmond-area families reflect on adopting teenagers,”  is published on Thanksgiving Day during National […]

11/23/2020 - General Assembly’s Special Session Preserves Some CHS Advocacy Successes

November 23, 2020

Much like for everyone else, 2020 has been an unpredictable year for the CHS Advocacy team. Ending General Assembly session in March, we enjoyed early success with the General Assembly acting positively on many of our legislative priorities. It quickly became uncertain as we entered the pandemic and economic downturn shortly after the legislative session […]

11/17/2020 - The Importance of Post Adoption Services and Support

November 17, 2020

November is National Adoption Month! This month, we want to take the time to shed light on the importance of post adoption services. Adoption is a lifelong process. In order to build strong, permanent families, post adoption services and support‒which continue to serve adoptive families long after the adoption is complete‒are crucial for a successful adoption […]

11/02/2020 - CBS6 WTVR Interviews CHS Family and CEO for “Hand To Hold” Series

November 2, 2020

For #NationalAdoptionMonth2020, local newsman Bill Fitzgerald and our great friends at WTVR CBS 6 News interviewed one of our exceptional adoptive parents–and our president and CEO Nadine Marsh-Carter!   Check out the entire interview above, or click here to watch it on our YouTube channel. And please do ANYTHING you can to support our mission […]

10/22/2020 - The Children’s Home Society of Virginia | Exploring Adoption in the 1990s

October 22, 2020

Since January of this year, we have been digging deep into our history. Each month, we have focused on a different decade, starting with when we were founded, the 1900s.  This month, we are exploring adoption in the 1990s. Throughout the decades, we have discussed: Our founding principles Leaders Procedures Financial burdens Special training WWII […]

10/08/2020 - MY PATH FORWARD: STORIES OF RESILIENCY III

October 8, 2020

Carlos came to My Path Forward from another independent living program that DSS would no longer pay for because he was turning 21. Unfortunately, Carlos still needed help with learning to become independent. Carlos wanted to join the military but struggled with basic living skills, managing his impulsive behaviors, and completing his education. His acceptance […]

10/01/2020 - MY PATH FORWARD: STORIES OF RESILIENCY II

October 1, 2020

Kelly reached out to My Path Forward after researching independent living programs. She realized that at 21 years of age, there weren’t many opportunities left for a former foster care youth. After leaving Foster Care and living on her own since 18 years of age, Kelly endured three years of homelessness, job instability, and hardship. […]

09/29/2020 - Aging Out Institute Interviews CHS’s Bruin Richardson & Kim Lewis for “Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting” series

September 29, 2020

Preparing Foster Youth for Adulting Episode 019: Interview with Bruin Richardson & Kim Lewis from Children’s Home Society of VA (Richmond, VA) My Path Forward was invited by the Aging Out Institute [AOI] to participate in a podcast series. For the series, AOI is interviewing organizations and experts that support foster youth as they age […]

09/25/2020 - MY PATH FORWARD: STORIES OF RESILIENCY I

September 25, 2020

James is a young man who reached out to My Path Forward (formerly The Possibilities Project) once he was asked to leave an apartment he shared with three other “friends” due to his inability to pay his share of rent and utilities. A few weeks prior, he lost his job at a local restaurant due […]