September News

ByStephanie Jones
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Upcoming Statewide Events

Statewide VDSS Check Ins  

 Date: September 10, 2024 

 Time: 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.  

For Professionals via Ring Central 

These check-in calls are open to all DSS agencies to discuss independent living needs and updates with the VDSS IL team’s Letha Moore-Jones and Monica Cabell. They will start on September 10, 2024, and will run through December 10, 2024. You do not need to register for these check-ins. You can click here at the scheduled time to attend virtually, or contact George at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 to receive the dial-in information to join by phone, or if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events

Central Region

September 25, 2024
6:00pm- 8:00pm
UMFS Campus
Richmond Regional Center Building #12

Eastern Region

Virtual

September 11, 2024

11:30-1:00pm

RSVP to Melissa Lee at mlee@umfs.org

Register Here

Piedmont Region

The Piedmont Region ILCC Meeting will be held virtually on September 6 at 10:00 am.  This meeting is for professionals working with youth.  Please contact Cierra Emory-Clegg at cemory-clegg@umfs.org for more information.  

Northern Region

Northern Region’s Independent Living Coordinators Committee (ILCC) Meeting 
 Date: September 24, 2024, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 
For Professionals, via Ring Central 
All Northern DSS agencies and private providers are invited to attend this ILCC to discuss independent living needs for youth transitioning out of foster care. This meeting will cover topics related to transitioning youth into adulthood and will be joined by Monica Cabell with VDSS to share statewide updates. Contact George by email at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 if you plan on attending to get the link for this meeting, or if you need more information. 

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