by natemadden | Dec 1, 2025 | News
RICHMOND, VA — “I’m happier, smarter, and have better understanding and confidence of who I am and what I’m capable of achieving.” That’s the heartfelt response one teenager provided when asked how they’d been impacted by the Child & Family Healing...
by Shineforth | Aug 11, 2025 | Foster Care
“Children in foster care are juvenile delinquents.” “You have to be married and heterosexual to foster.” “Pet owners can’t take in children in foster care.” “Only wealthy people can afford to foster.” You’ve probably heard statements like these—but are they true?...
by Shineforth | Aug 11, 2025 | Foster Care
Opening your home to a child or teen in foster care is a life-changing decision—one that comes with both logistical planning and emotional readiness. In Virginia, there’s a growing need for foster parents who can offer safe, welcoming spaces for children and teens...
by Malcolm Bell | May 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Shineforth is proud to celebrate a major step forward for children and families in Virginia: state lawmakers have approved an amendment allocating $300,000 to expand family-finding services for youth in foster care. This funding will help identify relatives or fictive...
by Malcolm Bell | Apr 24, 2025 | Champions, News, Uncategorized
At Shineforth, we know the transformative impact that strong, positive relationships with a trusting adult can have on a child. “Relationships are our building blocks,” has been a cornerstone of our culture for over 125 years, embraced daily by our staff, families,...
by Malcolm Bell | Mar 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
2025 is a big year for Shineforth. As we celebrate 125 years of service to Virginia children, teens, and families, we have been finding ways to celebrate – that includes engaging current clients in the fun, too! Shineforth Charterhouse School students in Richmond and...
by Malcolm Bell | Feb 28, 2025 | 125
For Tavis Foushee, his time at Shineforth wasn’t just a job – it was a journey, a mission, and ultimately, a legacy. Over the course of 25 years, he dedicated himself to transforming the lives of young people, growing alongside the organization he called home....
by Malcolm Bell | Feb 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Celebrating the Legacy of Adalay Wilson After 35 years of dedicated service, Adalay Wilson, Chief Program Officer, is retiring from Shineforth. Adalay’s impact on children, teens, and families across Virginia is immeasurable. Since joining Shineforth in 1989, she has...
by Malcolm Bell | Jan 16, 2025 | 125
Disclaimer: This story reflects life at the Methodist Children’s Home in the 1950s, a time when societal norms were different, including the expectation of work as a part of daily life for children. These experiences, shared by alumni, provide a glimpse into the...
by Malcolm Bell | Nov 7, 2024 | Champions, News, Uncategorized
Diamond’s Mission to Provide Stability for Youth in Foster Care Diamond has always valued the love and connection that comes with being from a big family. But as an adoptive mother of five children under the age of 13, even she couldn’t expect the path she took...
