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…
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is celebrating Youth Voices of Foster Care Month in October. Although it is not a national month to recognize youth voice, it is a movement taking place among several states. It is an opportunity to celebrate the youth and young adults in and formerly in foster care and…
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 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,…
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…