Nadine Marsh-Carter talks to WTVR’s Bill Fitzgerald about the CHS Wish List for foster kids and our Possibilities Project young adults. A great way to help these children if you can’t adopt! Here’s a link to the story on the CBS6 website!
One great incentive to become an adoptive family is that many businesses offer paid time off and financial assistance or reimbursements. Read about it here as we celebrate CHS in the news again. Thanks to Richmond Times-Dispatchreporter Katie Demeria; great job Nadine Marsh-Carter! Here’s a link to Katie’s article. Or read it here: More companies […]
http://wtvr.com/2016/11/23/20-year-old-reveals-the-struggles-of-aging-out-of-the-foster-care-system/ Great story about The Possibilities Project, featuring interviews of 20yr old Mark Kinnard and CHS CEO Nadine Marsh-Carter. They discuss the challenges of foster kids and aging out of the foster care system at age 18, and the awesome services and success of our new Possibilities Project program to support and mentor this vulnerable population of young […]
On November 9, Bruin Richardson was interviewed on iHeart radio as they covered the Wendy’s Night Out national fundraiser. This nationwide fundraiser was set for November 15 during National Adoption Month, and a portion of proceeds from all Wendy’s nationwide was donated to foster care adoption via the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Bruin explained the Wendy’s […]
Click here to check out our CEO Nadine on NBC12 News at Noon from November 14th, with Sarah Bloom NBC12. They discuss Adoption Month and the process for becoming an adoptive family! (only 2 minutes.)
SisterFund, a giving circle created in partnership with The Community Foundation, has awarded $20,000 to support young women aging out of foster care. The money will go to the Possibilities Project, a collaboration between the Children’s Home Society of Virginia and the Better Housing Coalition. The project offers access to education, safe housing and life coaching for young people who […]
Learn about The Possibilities Project, a new program to provide housing and critical trauma-informed counseling and supports to Virginia youth who have aged out of the foster care system. The Possibilities Project, a collaboration between Children’s Home Society of Virginia and Richmond’s Better Housing Coalition, officially launched in March. In this TV8 story you’ll also […]
Sure, flowers and candy are nice. But what about a meaningful gift that makes a real impact? This Mother’s Day, honor all the ways your mom has made a difference in your life by making a difference in the lives of Virginia’s at-risk children. Today there are more than 1,400 children of all ages in […]
On Saturday, April 9, The Crossings Women’s Golf Association will host an invitational golf tournament fundraiser to benefit Children’s Home Society of Virginia. The annual invitational will be held at The Crossing Golf Club in Glen Allen. The sign-up deadline for players is April 2. Tournament sponsorships are available. The tournament is an 18-hole Four […]
Calling all book lovers! Thin your bookshelves for a good cause — and make room for more new books! On Saturday, April 2, from 12-3 p.m., bring your new and gently used books to W. Hirsch Oriental Rugs in Richmond’s Carytown where you can meet local sports mascots Kickeroo from the Richmond Kickers and Nutzy […]