February 2025 VDSS Highlights

Project LIFE (Living Independently, Focusing on Empowerment) helps youth in Virginia succeed when they age out of foster care. We do that by helping youth directly and by supporting the professionals who work with them. Our free services are available to any youth ages 14-23 who has experienced the foster care system, as well as any DSS or…

Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events Project LIFE Presents: Old Dominion Job Corp. Careers begin here.  When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Old Dominion Job Corps will provide you with free career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful.   Learn more about a career path in Old…

Project LIFE (Living Independently, Focusing on Empowerment) helps youth in Virginia succeed when they age out of foster care. We do that by helping youth directly and by supporting the professionals who work with them. Our free services are available to any youth ages 14-23 who has experienced the foster care system, as well as any DSS or…

Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events Project LIFE Presents: Old Dominion Job Corp. Careers begin here.  When it comes to your future, you should have choices. Choose your path, and Old Dominion Job Corps will provide you with free career training so you can gain the skills and tools you need to be successful.   Learn more about a career path in Old…

Project Specialist – Statewide Prior to joining UMFS, Kelly began her career as a middle school English teacher for 8 years after graduating from Longwood University. In 2017, Kelly joined UMFS with the Richmond Systems of Care grant program and then worked her way up to Project Coordinator since 2019. Kelly has been the point…