Key considerations between Foster Care and Adoption in VA and how to choose
In Virginia, foster care is a temporary arrangement where the state remains the child’s legal guardian and the goal is reunification with biological family. Adoption is a permanent, legal process granting full parental rights and responsibilities to adoptive parents. Foster care offers financial support and training, while adoption provides lifelong commitment, stability, and long-term post-adoption services.
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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,…
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What reasons can disqualify you from becoming a foster parent?In Virginia, factors that can disqualify you from fostering or adopting include failing required training or income standards, having health or character concerns,…