Supporting Families Across Virginia

Welcome to Family Services. Here, we focus on supporting Virginia families with practical, caring resources that make life a little easier. From child care assistance to family counseling, we’re here to help you navigate the services you need. On this page, you’ll find an easy guide to all our family-focused programs. Just click on any service card to get started. We’re committed to making sure every family finds the support they deserve.

Find Out more about Adoption

Adoption

Guides families through the process of giving children in foster care safe, permanent and nurturing homes.

Help and Hope

Domestic Violence

Supports survivors with safety, shelter and resources to rebuild lives free from violence, helping families find hope and healing.

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Children Available for Adoption

Children in Virginia's foster care system are waiting for permanent, loving families, offering them hope and a chance for a brighter future.

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children

Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)

Ensures safe, legal placements of children across state lines, protecting their best interests and supporting family connections.

In-Home Services

In-Home Services

Provides support and resources to strengthen families, keep children safe and prevent foster care by helping them thrive at home.

Find Help for Your Family

Child Protective Services

Helps keep children safe from abuse and neglect while supporting families with resources to build stability and healing.

Mandated to Report. Empowered to Help. Mandated Reporters help protect Virginia’s children and vulnerable adults.

Mandated Reporters - Training and Resources

Offers training and tools to help mandated reporters recognize and report child abuse or neglect, ensuring children’s safety.

Virginia’s foster care program gives children safe, temporary homes when they cannot live with their parents.

Foster Care

Provides temporary, loving homes for children in crisis while working toward reunification or permanency with family.

Child Welfare Stipend Program

Child Welfare Stipend Program

Provides financial support, training and career pathways for social work students committed to protecting children and strengthening families in Virginia.

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Services for Youth and Young Adults

Services for youth and young adults starting at age 14 that promote independence, build self-esteem, develop everyday life skills, and support exploration of educational and career opportunities.

Learn About Family Engagement

Family Engagement

Brings families and professionals together to make decisions that keep children safe, strengthen connections and support lasting well-being.