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1. www.fosterva.org › blog › inside-virginias-fosterOverview of Virginia's Foster Care System and the Role of ...

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   The Virginia foster care system provides 24/7 care for children and youths displaced from their family homes. Children in these programs are wards of the state until they are reunified with family or adopted.

2. formedfamiliesforward.org › wp-content › uploadsThe Who, What, When, Where and Why: Understanding Foster Care ...

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   A family-led nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families who are raising children, youth & young adults with special needs, and professionals who work with our families. We offer free training, consultations to families, events, resources, and systems navigation.

3. adoptionsupport.org › resource › eventFormed Families Together Group - C.A.S.E. for NOVA

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   FOR NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILIES: Virtual Formed Families Together Peer Support Groups. Date Oct 01, 2023. Time 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Cost FREE. Register Register Today. Formed Families Together Peer Support groups provide a safe space for foster, kinship, and adoptive families to share their experiences, concerns, frustrations, and resources!

4. www.fosterva.org › blog › ongoing-foster-careOngoing Foster Care Support Resources and Services in Virginia

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   Ongoing training (also known as in-service training) is a requirement for Virginia foster parents. You must complete at least 10 hours of training annually or 30 hours every three years. You can also access foster care support in Virginia through peer support groups and professional services.

5. www.fosterva.org › blog › the-importance-of-supportThe Importance of Support Networks for Foster Parents in Virginia

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   Support networks are vital for foster parents in Virginia. They provide emotional support, access to resources, and opportunities for education and advocacy. Peer support and community connections offer solidarity, while practical assistance and respite care alleviate burdens.

6. www.casatravis.org › a_brief_history_of_fosterA Brief History of Foster Care in the United States

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   May 24, 2021 · Today, as part of National Foster Care Month, we’d like to highlight how the foster care system has evolved throughout history. The Origins of Foster Care. The earliest documentation of children being cared for in what we know as foster homes are found in the Old Testament and in the Talmud.

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   Do foster parents reunify children in Virginia?

   • Foster parents in Virginia also often become forever families to children and have adopted over 60% of our youth in foster care. In Virginia, we prioritize reunifying children with their families whenever possible, and finding kinship caregivers or new, loving families for children when reunification is not possible.

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   How did social agencies handle foster parents in the 1900s?

   • In the early 1900s, social agencies began to supervise and screen foster parents by keeping records and considering every child’s individual needs before placing them with a family. By the 1900s, the United States government validated the authority of the state to step in and remove a child if they were a victim of abuse or neglect in the home.

   A Brief History of Foster Care in the United States

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   What is foster care & how does it work?

   • Foster care is intended to be a temporary solution for children who have been removed from their birth family homes due to neglect, abuse, abandonment, or other endangerments to their health and/or safety.

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   Are there still issues in the foster care and child welfare system?

   • Today, there are still major issues within the foster care and child welfare systems, from the foster-care-to-prison-pipeline to the lack of preventative services that can be helpful to families before they reach a crisis point. Children of color are disproportionately represented in the child welfare system across the nation.

   A Brief History of Foster Care in the United States

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8. www.dss.virginia.gov › namFoster and Adopt Children in Virginia - Virginia Department ...

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   In Virginia, over 60% of our foster care youth are adopted by their foster parent. Adoption in Virginia is an 11 step process that ensures the best fit and success for both the family and youth in care. Learn more about adoption.