“Phenomenal” response to 30 Days of Hope adoption storiesWe featured 31 children this year and had an overwhelming response!
Sammie: 30 Days of HopeCountry girl who would like to be adopted by a family that lives in a rural area
Evan has been in foster care for years: 30 Days of Hope10-year-old loves making grilled cheese, playing basketball and pets
Sade: 30 Days of HopeGentle and loving girl who gets a real kick out of singing and dancing to Disney songs and pop music
Family members step in to foster, adopt relatives when biological parents can’t take care of their children"We did not want her to grow up thinking she didn't have a family," said Joy Scott, who adopted her biological granddaughter.
Elyas: 30 Days of HopeAthletic and enjoys sports, particularly, football and basketball, and riding his bike
Destinee: 30 Days of HopeDestinee is definitely a girlie girl who absolutely loves shopping, going to the hair and nail salon, and playing dress up.
Randall: 30 Days of HopeRandall, or Keith as he likes to be called, enjoys basketball, video games, and would be interested in learning other sports.
Single mom has 9 children, many are adopted from foster careYou don’t have to be married to foster or adopt a child. That’s one of the biggest myths.
Haley is still looking for a home: 30 Days of Hope16-year old Haley was featured this time last year and is still looking for a permanent home.
Mariana is still looking for a family: 30 Days of HopeIf she looks familiar, that's because she was featured last year during 30 Days of Hope. Now, a year later, she is still looking for a family.
Antonia: 30 Days of HopeAntonia has a beautiful voice and enjoys participating in activities such as choir, an acappella group, and voice coaching camp.
Jordan: 30 Days of HopeThe 14-year-old would benefit from being with a family who could explore with him in outdoor adventures.
Justice: 30 Days of HopeJustice, 10, is very energetic and enjoys coloring, drawing, and outdoor activities.
New technology helping social workers, families across VirginiaVirginia is investing $10 million dollars in new technology to make social worker's jobs easier.
Meet Michael: He likes technology, exploring nature and hopes to be a veterinarianEvery child needs love and the hope of a bright future, but thousands in Virginia don't have that. Those are the children in foster care.
30 Days of Hope: 700 kids can be adopted across VirginiaThere are more than 700 children who are legally available to be adopted in Virginia.
Post-adoption services help families stay together as children growDePaul offers free support groups, counseling, and parent nights out.
14-year old Skyler: 30 Days of HopeHe works hard in school and gets along with his teachers and peers.
17-year-old Robbie: 30 Days of HopeHe is in Boy Scouts and karate. Robbie is excited about the possibilities that come with adoption.
