May is National Foster Care Month! The Children’s Home Society of Virginia understands that all members of child welfare play a crucial role in supporting children, youth, and families with foster care experience. We want to take this time to recognize these child welfare professionals – teachers, social workers, community health professionals, criminal justice workers, […]
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08/18/2020 - The Children’s Home Society of Virginia | Exploring the 1960s & 1970s
Over the last seven months, we have been sharing our organization’s history with you. Founded in 1900, the Children’s Home Society of Virginia is one of Virginia’s oldest adoption agencies. Since then, we have served nearly 15,000 children and families. Our mission is the same now as it was back then: to find permanent adoptive […]
02/14/2020 - The Children’s Home Society of Virginia History | Exploring the 1910s
In January we celebrated the Children’s Home Society of Virginia’s 120th birthday! Since 1900, we have always dedicated our time to children and families in Virginia. We believe healthy families are the cornerstone of healthy communities. We work diligently to transform our community by creating and supporting families in which children can thrive. We are […]
01/28/2020 - The Children’s Home Society of Virginia History | Exploring the 1900s
Child welfare has been a large part of the overall welfare program for as long as we can remember, starting with the realization of social needs. Over time, children have become increasingly more important in the minds of interested and responsible people. The Children’s Home Society of Virginia was founded as a result of both […]