Join us for this year’s anniversary celebration at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! Sunday, April 28 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Last year’s event at Main Line Brewery was a huge success, and we are excited to see the community come together once more to support Virginia’s at-risk children. During our time together at these events, […]
Did you know next month is Foster Care Awareness Month? Each May we take the time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and connections. Today, there are nearly 1,000 children in Virginia’s […]
March 15-April 15, 2021 The My Path Forward Team is excited to serve an increased number of participants in both our traditional and independent living programs. To keep up with the demand, we are asking our supporters to participate in our Virtual Food Drive to replenish our pantry. We stock our pantry with items our […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Over the past week we have written about how the COVID-19 crisis affects our clients and how we deliver our services. Today, our Chief Advancement Officer, Bruin Richardson, writes about how the crisis affects CHS–and what you can do to help. Friends and Supporters: Over the past several days we have chronicled the amazing work […]
As we all adjust our lives, both personal and professional, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team at CHS continues its work—albeit in new and creative ways. The uncertainty of our new reality creates additional challenges for the vulnerable and already traumatized children, families and adults with whom we work every day. In the third […]
As we all adjust our lives, both personal and professional, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our team at CHS continues its work—albeit in new and creative ways. The uncertainty of our new reality creates additional challenges for the vulnerable and already traumatized children, families and adults with whom we work every day. In the second […]