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 (DSS) across 133 jurisdictions to ensure children find safety, stability, and the right match for their needs.
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Episode 5: How Does Trauma Informed Care Shape Everything We Do?In this episode, Richard Kingswell, CEO of FosterVA and Extra Special Parents (ESPVA), explores what it really means to be trauma-informed — and why it shapes every part…
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Episode 10: The Top 5 Myths About FosteringIn this episode, CEO Richard Kingswell from FosterVA and Extra Special Parents tackles five of the most common myths that stop people from exploring foster 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,…