Support & Information

Resources

Helpful resources for foster families, caregivers, youth, and community members. You don't have to navigate this alone.

Foster Care Resources

Virginia Department of Social Services

Foster care licensing, training, and support resources for Virginia families.

National Foster Parent Association

National resources, advocacy, and community for foster families.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Federal resources on foster care, adoption, and child welfare.

Foster Care Alumni of America

Support and community for foster care alumni and current youth.

Trauma-Informed Care

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Resources on childhood trauma, trauma-informed care, and healing.

ACEs Connection

Community and resources focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences.

Trauma-Informed Care Implementation

Practical guides for implementing trauma-informed approaches.

Family Support Services

211 Virginia

Connect with local health and human services resources in Virginia.

Virginia Family Support Programs

State-funded family support and prevention services.

National Parent Helpline

1-855-427-2736 — Emotional support and resources for parents.

Education & Youth

Virginia Department of Education

Educational resources and support for students in Virginia.

Fostering Connections

Resources on educational stability for children in foster care.

Youth.gov

Federal resources on youth development, mentoring, and support.

Crisis & Emergency

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline

1-800-422-4453 — 24/7 crisis intervention and support.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233 — Support for domestic violence situations.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for mental health crisis support.

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 for free crisis counseling.

Community Resources

Feeding America

Find local food banks and food assistance programs.

Benefits.gov

Find federal and state benefit programs you may qualify for.

Virginia 211

Comprehensive directory of local social services and resources.