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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Episode 6: How does Extra Special Parents partner with the DSS?In this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), shares how his agencies collaborate with Virginia’s Department of Social Services (…
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A video to explain what happens to foster children when they turn 18?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,…
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Episode 2: The Hardest and The Most Rewarding Part of Being a CEOIn this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), shares candidly about the realities of leadership in child welfare: the hardest…