A Lynchburg family's journey from foster care to adoption

This family made a huge impact on a foster teen's life. Learn more about the journey as foster and now adoptive parents.

5062

Children in Virginia’s foster care in 2023

1580

Children waiting to be adopted in Virginia in 2023

20 months

Average time a child spends in foster care in Virginia in 2023

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A Happy Ending for Chara

Many of the children in the Virginia foster care system are teenagers and are expected to age out of the foster care system without a family. 17-year old Chara was one of the lucky ones. He now has a forever home with his foster family.

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A child did not choose to be in foster care; an adult has let them down

Now you are their best hope for stability and love until their parents can regain custody or this child finds a forever home with an adoptive family. Being a Foster parent will be one of the most important and rewarding journeys you will ever take in your life. Our goal is to make you successful in your choice to help a child that has had a challenging journey before coming into foster care. FosterVA is here to guide you with the journey to make sure you are ready to take on a child's life in your hands with the support of all the professionals walking with you on this path. You will never feel alone with your foster child, and their 24 hours support is just a phone call away.

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