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Two foster parents learning about legal challenges
AI Summary Read time: 4 minutes

Updated: May 28, 2026

How much do Foster parents get paid?

Parents in Virginia are issued a maintenance payment, but are not paid!

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 5.5 minutes

Updated: Jan 22, 2026

Social Media Addiction and Foster Kids in Virginia

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 7 minutes

Updated: Oct 11, 2025

Lifebook for Children leaving Foster care

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 4.5 minutes

Updated: Oct 2, 2025

Where Will My New Foster Child Attend School and My Rights

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 13.5 minutes

Updated: Jun 10, 2026

How does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) help foster youth?

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 5 minutes

Updated: May 17, 2026

Understand the factors that impact your journey to being a foster parent in Virginia.

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 31 minutes

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Can I be a Foster parent with a criminal record in Virginia

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 4 minutes

Updated: Apr 30, 2026

Understanding the benefits for Foster Children in Virginia 

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

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