FOSTER CARE

Attorney argues a report from the Commonwealth should be part of her case, and make a difference in getting her kids back.

10 News uncovered seven different investigations – some with serious findings.

In Virginia, kids are in crisis and put into foster care due to no fault of their own. But they have an advocate. 10 News Anchor Jenna Zibton works tirelessly all year long investigating the challenges the foster care system faces and revealing the solutions so all of us can help. You’ve seen the stories during the WSLS 10 Kids in Crisis series and 30 Days of Hope, where we profile one child who needs a home every day during the month of November.

We showed you the stories of 35 children in November, just some of the more than 700 who can be adopted.

He enjoys Vietnamese food and culture and it’s something he would like to keep.

“Foster care has given me a real dad and saved me from a dark road.”

She is compassionate and wants to study to be a psychologist or criminologist.

Since CarePortal launched in Central Virginia in 2020, they’ve served served more than 3,000 children with an economic impact of $1.3 million.

If he had three wishes they would include, “To have a nice family, have fun and be kind to one another.”

The teen wants to be a construction worker when he grows up.

These four siblings want to stay together when they’re adopted.

“I’ll actually be loved and I won’t have to worry about going placement to placement,” said Maddie.

“Family is very important to him. He’s missed his family for a very long time and he’s at the stage of life where he’s really looking for it.”

“I would like a family who is super accepting of who I am,” said Axle.

“Being in a family to me means that there’s trust, communication and reliability,” said the 16-year-old.

“In his heart of hearts, he is a 12-year-old kid just looking for a place to belong.”

She is very open to learning new things and having new experiences with a family, particularly traveling.

Lilly has been in foster care since she was 6 years old, and what she wants more than anything is to find a forever family to call her own.

“I want to belong in a family because sometimes you just need somebody to call.”

Since CarePortal launched in Central Virginia in 2020, they’ve served served more than 3,000 children with an economic impact of $1.3 million.

The 17-year-old wants a family to call her own and help her reach her full potential.

We featured him during 30 Days of Hope in 2021 and he’s still looking for a family.

The teen is looking forward to having a forever family who supports his dreams of attending Virginia Tech or George Mason for game design.

“Some of my goals are graduating high school, getting out of the facility that I’m at, and live a normal life.”

Jeremiah is hopeful about adoption and finding a forever family that he can trust and depend on

Tino has a childlike wonder that makes him incredibly special.

I’m going to get adopted with a good family,” he said.

The middle schooler needs an energetic family who will take her to sporting events and do things outside because she’s so active.

The 12-year-old likes making her own slime, playing games and being outside.

He wants to do things with a family like play basketball or eat dinner together and talk.

These three siblings will melt your heart! They look forward to finding a family and moving on to happier times together.

The newly renovated cottage at HopeTree Family Services will be able to house at least eight children at a time who have are in foster care.

It’s putting a big strain on social workers and taxpayers.

The teen has been in foster care since the age of four, and is looking for a family of his own!

“I want to be a horse trainer. My favorite animal is a horse,” she said.

The 13-year-old is adventurous and is always willing to try new things.

“If I had any wish in the world, it would probably be to have a nice family.”

Kyle loves being outside so much, he wishes the sun would never go down.

Bentley loves telling jokes and has a great sense of humor and a big smile.

Cody has a loving heart and a fantastic sense of humor.

The 13-year-old loves animals and wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up.

The 15-year-old hopes to find a home filled with love.

Having a mom is the most important thing for Erica and she loves younger kids too.

Montgomery Co. says they're seeing more kids coming into foster care because of abuse, neglect, drug use, domestic violence and missing too many days of school and being reported for truancy.

Cost, marital status and more answered.

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

One group in LynchburOne group in Lynchburg broke ground on a new home Tuesday by applying a fresh coat of paint to the front door, symbolizing a fresh start on an old home, and maybe no one was more excited to pick up a paintbrush than Dana Guenther.g broke ground on a new home Tuesday, by applying a fresh coat of paint to the front door, symbolizing a fresh start on an old home.

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

Thousands of children are being diverted from foster care, sent to live with family or friends, without the proper background checks

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system

There are about 4,900 kids in foster care across Virginia right now and more than 400,000 across the country.

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system.

Foster Care: Kids in Crisis is a 10 News investigation looking into several aspects of the Virginia foster care system.

Office will review and investigate if needed, talking to the agency about what can be done differently

Legislation that’s only been used a few times in Virginia is to thank for reuniting a mother and daughter who spent years apart.

Funds raised will help the group build a fully furnished home where children awaiting foster care can go temporarily, rather than wait at the Department of Social Services.

“Over half of the adoptions in Virginia last year for our foster children came from this viewing area”

Three children now have a permanent family, after being adopted by loving parents who were inspired by our 30 Days of Hope initiative.

The teen has a high level of respect for authority figures and wants to be an officer or in the military

These brothers love making each other laugh and dogs

She likes being around animals, so a home with pets would be a great fit

Destiny has strong Christian values and enjoys participating in church services such as reading the Bible.

He wants to be a soldier or police officer when he grows up and hopes to go to college

The 13-year-old loves animals, especially dogs and talking on the phone with friends

His biggest wish is for a forever family who will support his dreams and love him.

The 15-year-old enjoys cooking, and is looking forward to taking culinary classes this school year

We’re working for you to find out what could be done differently to help children all over the Commonwealth

You can always find a smile on Tyler’s face, and he never forgets people he has met

The teen plans to attend college and become a lawyer

He is excited about the idea of adoption and about searching for his forever family

He is an unapologetic lover of Beyonce’s music which he loves to sing along to!

The brother and sister love all things outdoors and school

He loves reading comic books and his favorite superhero is Spiderman

The teen loves animals and would like to live in the country

Local Mom Meghan Moats tells Bridget her journey about being a foster parent and growing up a foster child.

Diamond enjoys going to church, journaling, crafting, walking, working out

The office is giving more oversight to the foster care system, addressing issues

Has a wonderful sense of humor which he freely shares with everyone

The teen has a passion to do something great with his life

The teen has received A/B Honor Roll in school and perfect attendance

“I like to play with dogs and cats. I love animals”

The hard worker also has the perfect day planned that includes a road trip, swimming and more

The 16-year-old wants to be an auto mechanic

He wants very much to have a family, especially if they have or are open to getting a dog!

Guzman says they have more than 200 kids in foster care. It’s one of the highest numbers in Virginia, but the city also has one of the highest numbers of adoptions.

She enjoys riding her bike, arts and crafts projects, and going on road trips

She loves hugs and wants a family that will love her even when she’s upset

The 12-year-old loves to stay active and enjoys watching TV, playing outside, and loves going swimming

The 10-year-old loves riding his bike and doing tricks

The teen has been in foster care for seven years

“I want a family that’s not really going to give up on me,” said Gabby, “because I’ve been given up on many times.”

She enjoys reading, swimming, and attending youth group

‘You don’t have to be this superhero. You don’t have to be this person that has all the connections in the community’

Cost, marital status and more answered.

“It’s hard to say that it was a blessing to be in foster care, but it was,” said Tiler McFadden.

The pandemic is leading to more kids in need with less help to turn to in Central Virginia