March 2025 News
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 private provider in Virginia.
Upcoming Statewide Events
Registration is now open! Registration closes March 21st, 2025.
In-Person Conference Applications (3 separate forms for EACH youth)
Form 1: – This is the registration form to be completed by the LDSS worker, caseworker, parent, or the youth if they are 18 or older.
Form 2:– This form is the youth questionnaire to be completed by the youth.
Form 3: –This form is the character form to be completed by the LDSS worker or caseworker.
Visit our conference page for more details!
Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events
Western Region
Eastern Region
VDSS will present state updates and the Virginia State Police will discuss the “Pathway to Trooper” program.
March 19, 2025
11:30-1:00PM
Virtual (contact mlee@umfs.org)
Central Region
Piedmont Region
Friday, March 7,2025
10:00AM
Contact Cierra for Zoom link at
cemory-clegg@umfs.org.
