The number of youth entering the foster care system has never grown at such a steep rate as it is now. There are currently more than 1,700 youth in Virginia foster care waiting to be adopted. Unfortunately, youth enter the foster care system due to neglect, parents’ substance abuse, and physical abuse. We know that […]
November is National Adoption Month! We believe that every child deserves a permanent, loving home. Permanency makes all the difference in the life of a child. National Adoption Month has been celebrated every November across the country for more than two decades. November serves as a time to educate local communities through programs, events, and […]
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 […]
Virginia is ranked 50th in the nation for the rate at which youth age out of foster care. The outcomes for youth who age out of foster care are bleak: 1 in 4 are incarcerated within two years. 1 in 5 are homeless within two years. Only 3% will graduate college. Because of these heartbreaking […]
For the last year, we have been writing about our rich history. Each month has focused on a new decade, starting with the year we were founded, 1900, and going up until the 2000s. In these blogs, we have discussed our feats, triumphs, setbacks, hurdles, and more. Throughout our 120 years, one thing always stayed […]
Over this past year, we have been writing monthly blogs about our rich history. As one of the oldest adoption agencies in Virginia, we have always dedicated our time to finding permanent adoptive homes for children of all ages throughout the state. Founded in 1900, we have since served nearly 15,000 children and families. Healthy […]