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Investing in Kinship Care: Virginia Approves $300,000 for Family-Finding Services
UMFS is proud to celebrate a major step forward for children and families in Virginia: state lawmakers have approved an amendment allocating...
A Legacy of Generosity
At UMFS, we know the transformative impact that strong, positive relationships with a trusting adult can have on a child. “Relationships are our...
125 Decorated Cakes for 125 Years of UMFS!
2025 is a big year for UMFS. As we celebrate 125 years of service to Virginia children, teens, and families, we have been finding ways to celebrate...
A Legacy of Impact: Tavis Foushee’s UMFS Journey and the Path It Paved for His Future
For Tavis Foushee, his time at UMFS wasn’t just a job - it was a journey, a mission, and ultimately, a legacy. Over the course of 25 years, he...
Chief Program Officer Adalay Wilson retiring after 35 years
Celebrating the Legacy of Adalay Wilson After 35 years of dedicated service, Adalay Wilson, Chief Program Officer, is retiring from UMFS. Adalay’s...
Alumni Stories of Reflection: Larry Robertson’s Journey of Growth and Gratitude
Disclaimer: This story reflects life at the Methodist Children's Home in the 1950s, a time when societal norms were different, including the...
From Foster to Forever
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...
Generosity Grows Among Our UMFS Garden
Cultivating Generosity and Growth If you visit the UMFS campus on any weekday morning in recent months, you'll find students all around the grounds,...
Charli
Charli, a resilient and intelligent teenager, faced mental health challenges that led to a stay at UMFS's Child and Family Healing Center. Thanks to...
Volunteers Are Champions Among Us
A few years ago, Chris Collier heard a quote that resonated with him. “Everybody wants to change the world, but you can really make a big difference...
From Shredded Homework to Student Leader: How Drexel built a brighter future
Drexel’s bright, blue, glow-in-the-dark glasses are just one part of him that lights up a room. As a 7th grader who loves animals and being...
Q+A with Worthdays’ Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal
This month, we spent some time getting to know Founder/Executive Director, Caroline Neal and learned more about how Worthdays came to be. Read the...