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Foster mom and daughter
AI Summary Read time: 6.5 minutes

Updated: May 17, 2026

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 7 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

People often get the wrong idea, so understanding adoption and foster care is crucial.  There are 

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 6.5 minutes

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

In a world where kids face uncertainty, foster care brings stability and love. You can picture a child who is lost and in need of a home.

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 7 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Ensuring foster children in Virginia have a permanent home is essential.  It makes them feel safe and like they belong.  Without it, kids might fee

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 6.5 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Virginia's Foster care agencies are essential for helping vulnerable children and families.

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 6.5 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Moving foster kids to permanent foster homes in Virginia is super important.  It helps them feel safe and secure, as if they belong somewhere.  It'

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 7 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

In Virginia's foster care system, birth parents are super important.  Th

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 15.5 minutes

Updated: May 4, 2026

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 7 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Foster care in Virginia can affect siblings.  When you and your siblings are separated, it can be challenging.

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

AI Summary Read time: 8 minutes

Updated: Feb 24, 2026

Understanding different cultures is vital in Virginia's foster care system.  When you know about diverse backgrounds, you can help the kids better.&nbsp

Richard Kingswell
Richard Kingswell

Founder and CEO
Extra Special Parents | FosterVA

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