# Foster Care Help Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **National Foster Care & Adoption Directory (Child Welfare Information Gateway):** - **Phone:** 1-800-394-3366 - **Website:** [https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad](https://www.childwelfare.gov/nfcad) - **Services Provided:** Comprehensive directory of foster care and adoption resources nationwide. - **AdoptUSKids:** - **Phone:** 1-888-200-4005 - **Website:** [https://www.adoptuskids.org](https://www.adoptuskids.org/) - **Description:** Support for foster and adoptive families, including tools for navigating the system. - **National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP):** - **Phone:** 1-877-NYAP-CAN (692-7226) - **Website:** [https://www.nyap.org](https://www.nyap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Services for youth in foster care, including placement and family support. ## Statewide Foster Care Services - **Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS):** - **Phone:** 1-800-552-3431 - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/index.cgi](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/index.cgi) - **Services Provided:** Licensing for foster parents, resource guides, financial assistance for foster families, and connections to local departments of social services. - **FosterVA:** - **Phone:** 1-866-597-9292 - **Website:** [https://www.fosterva.org/](https://www.fosterva.org/) - **Services Provided:** Information and support for individuals interested in becoming foster parents in Virginia. ## Regional Foster Care Services ### Northern Virginia - **Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS):** - **Phone:** 571-748-2500 - **Website:** [https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/foster-care-adoption-northern-virginia/](https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/foster-care-adoption-northern-virginia/) - **Office Location:** 10455 White Granite Dr., Suite 100, Oakton, VA 22124 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care placement, adoption services, and support resources for certified foster parents. ### Central Virginia - **UMFS (United Methodist Family Services):** - **Phone:** 804-353-4461 - **Website:** [https://www.umfs.org/](https://www.umfs.org/) - **Office Location:** 3900 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230 - **Specialized Services:** Treatment foster care, adoption services, and resources for foster parents. ### Western Virginia - **DePaul Community Resources:** - **Phone:** 540-265-8923 - **Website:** [https://www.depaulcr.org/](https://www.depaulcr.org/) - **Office Location:** 5650 Hollins Road, Roanoke, VA 24019 - **Specialized Services:** Foster care, adoption, and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) - **Website:** [https://www.childhelp.org](https://www.childhelp.org/) - **When to Call:** To report abuse or neglect of children in foster care. ## Online Resources - **FosterVA Blog:** - **Website:** [https://www.fosterva.org/blog/](https://www.fosterva.org/blog/) - **Features:** Articles and resources on ongoing foster care support, therapeutic services, and respite care options in Virginia. ## Educational Resources - **Virginia Department of Social Services – Foster Care & Adoption:** - **Website:** [https://www.dss.virginia.gov/adoption/](https://www.dss.virginia.gov/adoption/) - **Description:** Guides for foster parents, information on the rights of foster youth, and understanding the foster care system in Virginia. ## Additional Support - **Children's Services of Virginia, Inc.:** - **Phone:** 540-349-1012 - **Website:** [https://csv-inc.com/](https://csv-inc.com/) - **Services Provided:** Treatment foster care, foster-to-adopt services, and support for foster families. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Virginia Department of Social Services._