Episode 1: Why I chose this work
In this first episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), shares his personal “why”: the journey that brought him into the world of foster care and adoption, what drives his leadership today, and what keeps him committed to building brighter futures for children in care.
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Why do kids end up in the foster care system?In 2023, more than 527,000 children were served in U.S. foster care, including 5,687 in the state of Virginia in July 2025. Kids enter care for many reasons: abuse,…
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Episode 9: How Extra Special Parents Supports Families After PlacementIn 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…
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Episode 3: What or Who Inspires Me When Things Get ToughIn this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), talks openly about what inspires him when challenges arise, both personally and…