FOSTER CARE

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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.

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