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09/26/2023 - Q&A With Our New CEO, Krystal Thompson

In August, we welcomed our new CEO, Krystal Thompson, who worked as a social worker in the CHSVA Roanoke office in the 1990s! What a full-circle moment!  Krystal officially started her new role in August after our interim CEO Mel Tull finished his time leading CHSVA. As the CEO, Krystal is responsible for the successful […]

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06/20/2023 - CHSVA Announces new CEO Krystal Thompson

Children’s Home Society of Virginia (CHSVA) is pleased to announce the selection of the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer, Krystal Thompson.  As the CEO, Ms. Thompson will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of the agency and will work with the senior leadership team and Board of Directors to continue to serve children, […]

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06/09/2023 - 2023 Anniversary Celebration Recap

Children’s Home Society of Virginia is an adoption agency with a mission to serve Virginia’s at-risk youth. CHSVA was founded in 1900 on the belief that all children deserve a home. We have been serving youth and families in the Commonwealth ever since.  To date, we have served more than 17,000 Virginia children, youth, and […]

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03/16/2023 - 2023 Annual Celebration at Main Line Brewery

We are back! Last year’s anniversary event at Main Line Brewery was such a success that we are back this year better than ever. Please join us Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Main Line Brewery for our annual event to celebrate CHSVA’s many accomplishments and provide support for an even brighter future! Last year’s event […]

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02/02/2023 - Children’s Home Society of Virginia Hires Interim CEO, Mel Tull

Drum roll, please! We would like to take this time to welcome our Interim CEO, Mel Tull! Mel will serve as Interim CEO as we search for a permanent replacement.  “I look forward to working with the CHSVA Board and staff to ensure a seamless transition to a new CEO, who will lead the organization […]

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12/01/2022 - Children’s Home Society of Virginia Announces Resignation of President and CEO, Nadine Marsh-Carter

Children’s Home Society of Virginia Announces Resignation of President and CEO Nadine Marsh-Carter and Appointment of Mel Tull as Interim CEO December 1, 2022: Children’s Home Society of Virginia, one of Virginia’s oldest non-profit human services agencies announced today the resignation of Nadine Marsh-Carter, who has been President and CEO since 2006, effective January 1, […]

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10/04/2022 - Children’s Home Society of Virginia 2022 Impact Report

Our 2022 fiscal year has ended, and we are proud to share with you our Impact Report! In our impact reports, we strive to highlight each of our programs, share exciting statistics, and feature stories from amazing adoptive families. This year’s report is no different. Below are highlights from each of our programs: Foster Care […]

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06/21/2022 - 2022 Anniversary Celebration Recap

Children’s Home Society of Virginia is an adoption agency founded in 1900 to serve Virginia’s neglected and abused youth. In our 122 years, we have been pioneers for at-risk youth. We believe that every child deserves a home and are dedicated to serving youth and families in the Commonwealth. Healthy families are the cornerstone of […]

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04/13/2022 - 2022 Anniversary Celebration at Main Line Brewery

Children’s Home Society of Virginia was founded in 1900 as a result of both outside influence from the National Children’s Society and the number of neglected and abused youth who needed care in Virginia. Since our inception, we have been a pioneer in allied fields of care for at-risk youth. Our open doors signaled a […]

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02/21/2022 - Children’s Home Society of Virginia Board Members

Not only did we have a lot of new staff join our team last year, which you can read about in last month’s blog, but we also have new board members we’d like to introduce to you! Our current board members include: Chair: Carlon Zanders Chair-elect: John Owen Gwathmey Immediate Past Chair: Mel Tull Treasurer: […]

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