Need For Foster Families Continues To Grow

The need for foster parents throughout the Shenandoah Valley is still at a historic high.  There are currently about 5,400 children living in foster homes across Virginia, including 24 in Shenandoah County. But social service agencies are constantly looking for...

May is National Foster Care Month

National Foster Care Month is an initiative led and promoted by the Children’s Bureau. Each May, we take time to acknowledge foster parents, family members, volunteers, mentors, policymakers, child welfare professionals, and other members of the community who help...

Back to School with Foster Children

Going back to school after the summer break can be an exciting time for children and families alike.  It can also bring hard times on children and families facing adversities at home.  Foster children have their own unique set of experiences with school, including...