05/28/2026
May is National Foster Care Month 💙
As of May 1, there were 5,881 children in foster care across Virginia — and there continues to be a critical shortage of foster parents. 🏘
Virginia also has one of the highest rates of youth aging out of foster care without permanency or stable connections to a healthy adult.
Every child deserves a safe, loving home and supportive community. If fostering has been on your heart, now is a great time to learn more.
💻 Faster Families Highway can help you begin your journey and connect you with your local Department of Social Services.
Once you create an account, you’ll walk through a simple 6-step process designed to help determine your readiness to become a foster parent.
https://recruit.family-match.org/Account/Login/Register?returnUrl=projectbelong
And if fostering isn’t the right fit for your family, there are still so many ways to make a difference. Whether through supporting families, mentoring youth, or encouraging social workers, we’d love to connect with you. 💛
https://projectbelongva.org/contact