Kinship Care
Keeping children connected to their roots through family and close friends
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Stories From Foster Families
A series of notes passed with love
“If for some reason you're thinking about fostering, you can do it. Listen to that voice.”
— The Hancock Family
“Keep an open mind. Don't make assumptions about what can change with a teenager.”
— The Melvin Family
“You can still guide them. They still very much want your input.”
— The Melvin Family
“Jump in with two feet; see if it's for you.”
— The Lyttle Family
“You realize you really can love another child as much as you love your own.”
— The Tucker Family
“It can be hard when they go, but you stand in that space so they can get back home.”
— The Lyttle Family
“If for some reason you're thinking about fostering, you can do it. Listen to that voice.”
— The Hancock Family
“Keep an open mind. Don't make assumptions about what can change with a teenager.”
— The Melvin Family
“You can still guide them. They still very much want your input.”
— The Melvin Family
“Jump in with two feet; see if it's for you.”
— The Lyttle Family
“You realize you really can love another child as much as you love your own.”
— The Tucker Family
“It can be hard when they go, but you stand in that space so they can get back home.”
— The Lyttle Family
Could Fostering Be in Your Future?
There is a significant, immediate need in Virginia for foster parents.
- Whether you're single or partnered
- A homeowner or renter
- With children or without
What matters most is your ability to provide love, safety, and consistency.
Foster Care
Providing temporary stability while families work toward reunification
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Not everyone can foster, but everyone can help
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Whether you're ready to start or just want to stay informed, we're here to help.
Meet the Families
Watch how fostering transformed these families' lives
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Notes From the Journey
Wisdom and reflections from those who've walked this path
The Hancock Family
“It's just one day at a time. Doors do open for you that you wouldn't expect and you see people in a different light.”
— The Hancock Family
The Melvin Family
“All of the day-to-day stuff washes away when you see her come out of her shell and grow.”
— The Melvin Family
The Lyttle Family
“Jump in with two feet; see if it's for you.”
— The Lyttle Family
The Tucker Family
“You realize you really can love another child as much as you love your own.”
— The Tucker Family
Supporting You Every Step of the Way
Empathy, clarity and understanding
Hear from Ethan, a local social services staff member in Southwest Virginia, whose own life experience shapes how he supports foster and kinship families — bringing empathy, clarity, and understanding to families every step of the way.
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Whether you're ready to start or just want to stay informed, we're here to help.