by admin | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog, Foster Care Adoption
If you’re in the process of adopting or waiting for your new child to actually come home, preparing your home for a new family member should be a top priority. Every new parent is in for the challenge, but bringing an older child or teenage adoptee into a space that...
by admin | Jan 26, 2021 | Blog, Foster Care Adoption, My Path Forward
As the CHS President, former board member, and adoptive parent, I am humbled and proud to be small part of the agency’s 120+ year legacy of serving Virginia’s children, youth and families. Like CHS’s charter board members who started the agency in 1900, our current...
by admin | Dec 22, 2020 | Blog, Foster Care Adoption, Giving, History
Over the last twelve months, we have been writing about our rich history. Since our founding in 1900, we have overcome a lot of hurdles to best serve the vulnerable youth in Virginia. For 120 years, we have learned to adapt to best serve our children and communities....
by admin | Nov 17, 2020 | Blog, Foster Care Adoption, Post Adoption Program
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...
by admin | Jan 30, 2020 | Blog, Foster Care Adoption, My Path Forward
Adoption reaps many benefits. Aside from placing a neglected or abused child in a loving, forever home, adoption also impacts birth mothers, adoptive parents, extended family and your community. Adoption is important for everyone. If you are thinking about adopting,...
