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# Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.

Treatment Foster Care

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://csv-inc.com/blog/) - Learn about becoming a foster family
- [WHSV TV - Foster Care Awareness Month](https://csv-inc.com/whsv-tv-foster-care-awareness-month/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]https://www.whsv.com/video/2023/05/05/now-3-foster-care-awareness-month/[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Local Foster Parents Talk Milestones, Hardships](https://csv-inc.com/2117-2/) - Need For Foster Families continues to grow. Contact Children's Services offices in Winchester, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- [Need For Foster Families Continues To Grow](https://csv-inc.com/need-for-foster-families-continues-to-grow/) - Need For Foster Families continues to grow. Contact Children's Services offices in Winchester, Harrisonburg and Fredericksburg, Virginia.
- [Challenges of being a foster parent (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/challenges-of-being-a-foster-parent-video/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Duties of a Foster Family (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/duties-of-a-foster-family-video/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”][/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [May is National Foster Care Month](https://csv-inc.com/may-is-national-foster-care-month/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]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 children and youth in foster care find permanent homes and
- [Back to School with Foster Children](https://csv-inc.com/1422-2/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] 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 dealing with new schools,
- [It's Never a Convenient Time to Become a Foster Parent](https://csv-inc.com/its-never-a-convenient-time-to-become-a-foster-parent/) - A common statement among prospective foster parents is, "I'm just waiting for the right time." Well, when is the right time? How do you know when it is the perfect time to become a foster parent? If you have been waiting for that "right time" or are on the fence about becoming a foster parent,
- [What are the different kinds of foster care?](https://csv-inc.com/what-are-the-different-kinds-of-foster-care/) - There are several kinds of foster care in Virginia, including: Regular foster care refers to the scenario where the state or local government places a child with certified foster parents, who are not related to the child. In kinship foster care, a child is placed with a relative. This kind of foster care isn't always
- [Helping Children in Foster Care Successfully Transition into Child Care](https://csv-inc.com/helping-children-in-foster-care-successfully-transition-into-child-care/) - Children in foster care have special health care needs. Before foster care, most of these children lived with families that suffered from: Drug abuse Mental health problems Poor education Unemployment Violence Poor parenting skills Involvement with the criminal justice system The experience of living in out-of-home placement usually brings with it feelings of confusion, worry,
- [The rewards and challenges of being a foster parent](https://csv-inc.com/the-rewards-and-challenges-of-being-a-foster-parent/) - The most significant reward of being a foster parent is having an impact on the lives of children and teens in a significant way. It is truly one of the few times in our lives that we can do something heroic. There are many challenges involved in foster parenting, including realizing that your work may
- [Welcoming a Child or Teen into Foster Care](https://csv-inc.com/welcoming-a-child-or-teen-into-foster-care/) - Entry to foster care is an emotionally traumatic time for children and teens as it follows separation from families and all that is familiar. Children and teens will probably need time to adjust to this massive transformation in their lives. Here are some things you can do to help make this adjustment a bit easier
- [Thinking about adoption?  Check out these FAQ's!](https://csv-inc.com/thinking-about-adoption-check-out-these-faqs/) - Q: How long does the process of adopting a child typically take? A: Parents hoping to adopt need to be prepared for a long and bumpy ride. Again, the length of time varies based on the type of adoption. Adopting a newborn from the United States can sometimes be extremely quick and/or could take years. The
- [Aging Out of Foster Care](https://csv-inc.com/1310-2/) - Yearly, more than 20,000 foster care youth will “age out” of foster care. Unfortunately, outcomes for youth who have “aged out” of foster care are poor: Between 25% and 45% had not completed high school 20% to 50% are unemployed Approximately 25% had experienced homelessness How to Prep Foster Children for Adulthood Foster parents and professionals
- [Working with Children's Services of Virginia (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/working-with-childrens-services-of-virginia-video/)
- [Children's Services of Virginia Explains Treatment Foster Care (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/childrens-services-of-virginia-explains-treatment-foster-care/)
- [What is Children's Services of Virginia, Inc? (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/what-is-childrens-services-of-virginia-inc/)
- [How do I become a Treatment Foster Care Parent? (Video)](https://csv-inc.com/how-do-i-become-a-treatment-foster-care-parent/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://csv-inc.com/) - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc. Treatment Foster Care
- [Offices](https://csv-inc.com/offices/) - Offices Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Office-Fredericksburg](https://csv-inc.com/office-fredericksburg/) - Fredericksburg office - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Careers](https://csv-inc.com/careers/) - Careers at Children’s Services of Virginia
- [Testimonials](https://csv-inc.com/testimonials/) - Testimonials - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Services](https://csv-inc.com/services/) - Services – Help Children in our Community
- [Organizations & Associations](https://csv-inc.com/organizations-associations/) - Organizations & Associations
- [Online Training](https://csv-inc.com/online-training/) - Online training
- [Forms](https://csv-inc.com/forms/) - Forms
- [Current Resource Families](https://csv-inc.com/resources/) - Information and resources for current families
- [About CSV](https://csv-inc.com/about/) - Children’s Services of Virginia (CSV) is a private, licensed child placing agency providing foster care, treatment foster care, and adoption services for children
- [Office-Corporate](https://csv-inc.com/office-corporate/) - All offices - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Office-Harrisonburg](https://csv-inc.com/office-harrisonburg/) - Harrisonburg office - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Office-Winchester](https://csv-inc.com/office-winchester/) - Winchester office - Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.
- [Contact](https://csv-inc.com/contact/) - Child referral form
- [Become a Foster Family](https://csv-inc.com/become-a-foster-family/) - Apply today to become a foster parent. Come to an information session at our Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, or Winchester office.
- [Events](https://csv-inc.com/events/)

## Testimonials

- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/1851/) - Our family has been a part of the CSV family for about 4 years. During this time, we have had 6 placements ranging from ages of 6 weeks to 18! It has been an adventure that we would not want to be on with anyone other than the amazing individuals at CSV. Throughout the years
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/1850/) - When our biological children moved out on their own, me and my wife were curious about taking in foster children into our home, we had certain criteria though, we were not thinking about adoption and we were skittish of getting teenagers. We went through the training and the first aid classes and anxiously awaited “the
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/1849/) - Author Marge Kennedy stated, “The informality of family life is a blessed condition that allows us all to become our best while looking our worst.” I think this is a perfect description of our CSV family. From the very first day, the CSV staff, the TFC workers and other resource families aimed to know and
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/463/) - I don't want to share a story of how I helped my foster children, but how they helped change me, my husband and my kids. Siblings B & R were our first foster children. B came to us at 15 months and R at 3 weeks. Being 45 years old with my older teens and
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/462/) - Without a doubt it has been a huge blessing to be a part of Children Services of Virginia. I'm not sure we would be able to make it through the ups and downs of being foster parents without CSV. While we know God has called us to be foster parents, it is the support, communication,
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/461/) - I have to thank everyone at Children’s Services of Virginia for being so supportive. My wife and I have adopted our foster son and the adoption was signed by the judge a few days ago. We did not have any idea what to expect when we went through training with CSV but I must say
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/460/) - It’s all about love and acceptance, nurturing and boundaries, caring enough to hang in there - it’s about FAMILY - a sense of belonging, laughter, hope & truth. We cherish and appreciate every child and always look forward to welcoming new ones into our home. The reward comes when past suffering fades and the child
- [](https://csv-inc.com/testimonial/459/) - When we began doing foster care 4+ years ago, we had no idea the changes it would make in our lives! There is so much more to being a parent than giving birth—we spend countless hours rocking, listening, sharing, physically caring for, and most of all, loving children of all ages. And we are parents

## Staff Templates

- [CSV-Fredericksburg-Staff](https://csv-inc.com/cpt_staff_lst/csv-fredericksburg-staff/)
- [CSV-Harrisonburg-Staff](https://csv-inc.com/cpt_staff_lst/csv-harrisonburg-staff/)
- [CSV-Corporate](https://csv-inc.com/cpt_staff_lst/csv-corporate/)
- [CSV-Winchester-Staff](https://csv-inc.com/cpt_staff_lst/csv-winchester-staff/)

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