What We Strive For
Every child in Virginia will have a team of unwavering champions and tools for success to help them become resilient adults.
Who We Serve
Families
Children
Communities
Students
What We Do
Find
We find or create families for children in need
Heal
We help children heal or overcome trauma before they can be with their family
Build
We provide families with the resources they need to be stronger and more resilient members of their community
Guide
We find solutions for students who are struggling to succeed in public school
Our Programs & Services
We offer a comprehensive array of programs and services to meet the needs of the youth and families we serve. To see all of our programs, click the link below.
How You Can Help
Become a Foster Parent
As a foster parent, you will use your life experiences to help a child or teen experience a safe and stable family setting, develop community connections, and transition to a permanent family placement.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteers are a vital part of the UMFS community. Volunteers bring joy by providing supplies to celebrate birthdays, purchase books and goodies to welcome students back to the classroom, bring meals to families in times of crisis, and so much more.
Make a Donation
Your donation will deliver critical support for children in foster care and help children struggling with mental health challenges to heal. Your generous gift will provide specialized education for children struggling with behavioral challenges.
Where You Can Find Us
UMFS has 9 locations across the state of Virginia, serving children and their families through foster care, residential treatment and private day school for students with disabilities.
Upcoming Events
Richmond and Tidewater Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you can help by becoming a foster parent. Our information session requires no commitment. During our time together,...
Richmond and Tidewater Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you can help by becoming a foster parent. Our information session requires no commitment. During our time together,...
Richmond and Tidewater Foster Parent Information Session (Virtual)
There are nearly 5,000 children and teens in foster care in our state that are in need of a home. Attend our information session to learn more about how you can help by becoming a foster parent. Our information session requires no commitment. During our time together,...