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Guide to Child Protective Services (CPS) in Virginia

WEBIn Virginia, the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) goes beyond mere supervision; it's a lifeline for those in need. As of 2023, there were over 5,000 children in foster care in …

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Foster Parenting Tips for Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

WEBFoster parents must create a crisis management or crisis care plan for children with mental health issues entering their foster homes. A mental health crisis can result from any …

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2023 Virginia Foster Care Statistics and Trends FosterVA

WEBNumber of Children in Foster Care. As of October 2023, the foster care system in Virginia is home to 5,013 children. This figure is a critical indicator of the system's capacity and the …

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What is Congregate Care in Virginia

WEBThe term "congregate care" summarizes any out-of-home placement for foster children. Congregate care could include group homes, residential facilities, emergency shelters, …

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Foster care: Reasons Fostering a child is so very rewarding

WEBReasons to Consider Foster Care. One reason to consider foster care is that these children have been neglected, abused, and turned away. Some birth parents are unable to care …

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Self-Care Tips For Foster Parents FosterVA

WEBCaring for yourself is the first step to caring for others. Self-care should be a top priority for foster parents and adoptive parents. Taking care of children, especially children in the …

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Learn how foster care payments are calculated in Virginia

WEBSteps in Calculating Foster Care Rates in Virginia. DSS calculates foster care payments using the Virginia Enhanced Maintenance Assessment Tool (VEMAT). Foster child …

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Why Are Kinship Placements Important For A Child

WEBImproves behavioral and mental health outcomes. Kinship placements positively affect the child’s emotional, behavioral, and mental health outcomes. Children in foster care have …

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What Happens to Foster Children When They Turn 18

WEBHere are some relevant statistics about older foster youth: Seventy percent of female former foster kids will be pregnant before they reach the age of 21. Under 3 percent of all foster …

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40-hrs of Training Required to Foster Parent Training in VA

WEBPre-service training is provided for resource, foster, treatment foster, and adoptive family home providers. This training is consistent with the licensee's program statement and …

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Medicaid & ACA for children aging out of foster care in VA

WEBIn Virginia, foster care children under 18 are automatically enrolled in Medicaid and given a health insurance plan. Eligible former foster care youth who had Medicaid and foster …

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What You Need in Your Home for Foster Child Placement in VA

WEBProper documentation and vaccinations for any pets in the home. All ammunition shall be secured and locked separately from firearms. Some additional requirements of the foster …

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What Can Disqualify You From Becoming a Foster Parent

WEBIn that case, you may be disqualified as a foster parent. Also, suppose you have life-threatening health issues impairing your ability to care for a child appropriately. This …

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How PTSD in Foster Children Impacts Long-Term Outcomes

WEBChildren with PTSD may feel unsafe and have persistent scary memories and thoughts. Examples of PTSD behaviors seen in this age group include: Repetitive talking …

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What Is A Home Study Process For Foster Parents In Virginia

WEBThe Home Study Process for Foster Care in Virginia. The foster care system's home study process is designed to ensure that prospective foster parents meet the basic outlined …

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Virginia Foster Care Statistics

WEBIn the past ten years, Virginia Foster care stats show the number of children entering the foster care system has never grown at such a steep rate as it is now; we hope this will …

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Understanding and Helping Teenagers in Foster Care FosterVA

WEBMostly, foster teens want to feel loved. Perhaps the most critical step you can take in helping your foster teen is the one that will take the most time, and that is trust-building. …

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