SAVE THE DATE! We will be holding our annual Foster Care Advocacy Day at the Virginia General Assembly on Wednesday January 31 from 7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Here’s what you need to know: WHO should attend? Anyone who wants to advocate for better outcomes for children, youth and families involved in the foster care […]
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07/17/2023 - 3 Simple Ways to Advocate for Children in Virginia’s Foster Care System
When most people think of how to advocate for children in Virginia’s foster care system, they think of the winter time, visiting the General Assembly during its busiest time, running from meeting to meeting. But what about the rest of the year, like this summer? You may be wondering if there’s a way you can […]
06/22/2021 - The Need for Adoptive Families is Urgent
According to the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, foster care family inquiries have declined by 30 percent in the state of Virginia within the last six months. Yet, the demand for children and teens needing safe homes is rising. Indeed, there is a particular need for families who are able to foster and adopt teenagers. Courage and […]
11/20/2019 - Debunking 8 Adoption Myths for National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month. This year, the theme is Youth Voices: Why Family Matters. Permanency matters, even for older children and teens. Currently, there are nearly 1,000 children waiting for an adoptive family in Virginia. Of those 1,000 children, 33% are 13 years of age or older. Unfortunately, these teens are at risk of […]