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📸 Love photography or videography? 💟 Passionate about advocating for children? 💡 Got an idea for using your unique talents to support the foster care community? Use what you love to create positive, lasting change! Learn how to get involved at adoptuskids.org/adoption-and-f…

VDSS is closed today, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. As we honor those who gave their lives in service to our country, let us be inspired by their example of courage and selflessness. For updates on local office closures, visit dss.virginia.gov/contact_us/bul….

Formed Families Forward is a family-led nonprofit supporting foster, adoptive and kinship families raising youth with special needs. Visit FormedFamiliesForward.org to explore resources, sign up for a training session, or join a peer group.

Want to support youth in foster care? Start with the facts from the National Council For Adoption (National Council For Adoption). 📊 Understanding the system is the first step to improving it and making a lasting difference. Explore the data at adoptioncouncil.org/article/foster….

When a child enters foster care, they need places to connect, play and heal. The Virginia Discovery Museum offers free admission to families receiving support from local partners, including many foster families. Sign up to volunteer: VADM.org/volunteer

Fairfax County’s BeFriend-A-Child program connects caring adults with children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers spend 8 hours a month helping build confidence and joy through shared experiences. Start your mentoring journey at fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices….

Transitioning out of foster care shouldn’t mean transitioning out of support. Fostering Champions walks alongside young adults ages 18–24 as they navigate housing, develop career skills, restore stability and build a future. Sponsor a young adult at WeFosterChampions.org.

Foster Care Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but your impact can be felt year-round. Throughout May, we shared 30 meaningful ways to support the foster care community. Now, we’re excited to reveal our completed “30 Ways” portal at fosterva.dss.virginia.gov/30ways.

June is Reunification Month — a time to celebrate families coming back together. When children enter foster care, the first and most important goal is helping families create a safe, stable home for children to return to. Learn more about reunification: dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/inde…

June is Reunification Month! Curious about how reunification works and why it's the first goal of foster care? We have the answers you're looking for! ✔️ What is reunification? ✔️ Why is it important? ✔️ How do foster families support it? Learn more at dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/inde…

Foster care is about more than providing a temporary home. Becoming a foster parent means engaging in a community-wide effort to support healing and pathways for families working towards reunification. Whether you're ready or just curious to learn, visit FosterVA.com!

Virginia SUN Bucks is a program that helps with food costs for school-age children. Most children eligible to receive SUN Bucks benefits will receive them without having to fill out an application, while other families will need to apply. Learn more: VirginiaSunBucks.com

We are proud to celebrate the second annual #FatherhoodEngagementWeek! We support Virginia's fathers as they work to build strong bonds with their children, an important part of promoting safe and healthy children. Visit dss.virginia.gov/fathers to find more resources for dads.

VDSS is celebrating Fatherhood Engagement Week, but what does it mean to be an engaged father? Take a look to see what VDSS means when we say "Fatherhood Engagement." Visit dss.virginia.gov/fathers to learn how we support fathers in being fully involved in their children's lives.

It's Fatherhood Engagement Week and we are sharing important facts about single fathers. As the number of single fathers grows, VDSS wants to make sure these fathers have the support they need to stay involved in their children's lives. Learn more at dss.virginia.gov/fathers.

As we continue to celebrate Fatherhood Engagement week, let's look at the difference between fatherhood engagement and presence. If you're a father who wants to be more active with your child this year, visit dss.virginia.gov/fathers for resources that can help.

As we wrap up Fatherhood Engagement week and move into Father's Day weekend, we want to reaffirm why engaged fathers are so important to supporting the safety and health of their children. Visit dss.virginia.gov/fathers anytime to find resources that support fatherhood engagement.

We recognize the incredible fathers in our community (birth fathers, foster and adoptive fathers, stepfathers and father figures alike) who play a foundational role in their children's lives. Visit dss.virginia.gov/fathers for resources to help dads achieve their parenting goals.

Last year, 665 children in Virginia were reunified with their birth families. 💙 This number represents more than a statistic — it reflects the collective dedication of birth parents, foster families and child welfare professionals. Learn more: dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/inde…

The Parent Advisory Council is made up of parents with lived experience in the child welfare system. If you've walked this path, your voice can help shape a better future for families across the Commonwealth. Learn more: dss.virginia.gov/parentcouncil.