Life in Foster Care
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Read time: 6.5 minutes
Updated: May 18, 2026
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Watch time: 15:37
In this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents, explains how families are supported once a child or sibling group has been placed in their home.
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Life as a foster parent in Virginia is filled with both challenges and rewards. In these videos, you’ll find real stories, practical tips, and insights into daily foster parenting, from welcoming teens to managing routines and celebrating milestones. These blogs give you an authentic look at what foster care really means for families in Virginia.
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Most foster youth aren't babies; they're teens preparing for adulthood. Every year, about 20,000 children age out of foster care, facing high risks of homelessness, unemployment, and untreated trauma. This video examines the experiences of youth who leave care, the challenges they encounter, and how foster parents, advocates, and community support can make a positive impact. By fostering or adopting older children, you can provide them with stability, guidance, and a family to belong to long after they have grown into adulthood.
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Life as a foster parent in Virginia is filled with both challenges and rewards. In this section, you’ll find real stories, practical tips, and insights into daily foster parenting, from welcoming teens to managing routines and celebrating milestones. These blogs give you an authentic look at what foster care really means for families in Virginia.
Want to learn more about life in foster care? Contact us today
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Updated: Jan 27, 2026
The Journey from Diapers to Adolescence
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Updated: Nov 26, 2025
Most foster children have experienced unstable, traumatic, or neglectful environments. Without guidance, an emergency or emotional problem can quickly
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Updated: Feb 13, 2026
Every community contains young LGBTQIA+ individuals who are also in foster care.
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Children who live in foster care experience an existence filled with doubtful circumstances and an environment without control.
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Updated: Apr 10, 2026
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