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Foster Care 101 is an informational resource designed to raise awareness about Virginia’s Foster Care system and the ways in which it intersects with public, private, and nonprofit entities in Virginia. Use the links below to view the complete PDF document or explore sections by topic. If you are unable to view the PDF documents, you may need to download Adobe Reader.
Foster Care 101 (complete PDF document)
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- Virginia Department of Social Services Information and Initiatives
- Introduction to Virginia's Foster Care System
- Child Welfare Program Continuum
- Foster Care Program – Relevant Data
- Foster Care Funding Sources
- Foster Care Federal and State Reviews and Requirements
- SPEAKOUT – VDSS Youth Advisory Board
- Family First and Prevention – Three Branch Institute
- Kinship Care
- Foster Care Continuum of Placements
- Workforce Recruitment and Retention
- Agencies, Programs, and Related Information
- Providing Normalcy
- Transition to Adulthood and Fostering Futures
- Great Expectations – Post-Secondary Education
- Local Departments of Social Services
- Children’s Services Act
- Virginia’s Court System
- Department of Education
- Department of Medical Assistance Services
- Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
- Virginia Department of Health
- Department of Juvenile Justice
- Public/Private Partnerships
- Advocacy
- Recent Articles on Virginia’s Foster Care System
- 2019 Foster Care Bill Summary
- JLARC Summary: Improving Virginia’s Foster Care System
- JLARC Report: Recommendations and Status