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One Charterhouse Family Contemplates “What’s Next?”

One Charterhouse Family Contemplates “What’s Next?”

by webstrat | Sep 8, 2022 | Champions

One Charterhouse Family Contemplates “What’s Next?” Meet Sophia Beasley, future horticulturist. Or cosmetologist.  Or veterinary tech. Actually, at 18 years old, and having just finished her 12th year at UMFS’s Charterhouse School, Sophia is not yet sure what she...
Class Act: CHS Students Lend a Helping Hand

Class Act: CHS Students Lend a Helping Hand

by webstrat | Nov 17, 2021 | Articles, News, Uncategorized

Senior year of high school is a time of contemplation, excitement, reflection, and transition. And in the case of Ms. Morris’ seniors at the UMFS Charterhouse School in Richmond, senior year is also a time for generosity. “A lot of the seniors are at a point they...
Then & Now: For Mackenzie, the Difference is Significant

Then & Now: For Mackenzie, the Difference is Significant

by webstrat | Sep 8, 2021 | Articles, Champions, News

Mackenzie remembers arriving at the Child & Family Healing Center in Richmond at 13 years old. She was confused, frightened and “angry at myself because of why I was there and how I got there,” she said. But what Mackenzie didn’t understand at the time is that her...
“Have Hope and Have Patience.” Ethan, a CFHC Alumnus, Taking it One Day at a Time

“Have Hope and Have Patience.” Ethan, a CFHC Alumnus, Taking it One Day at a Time

by webstrat | Aug 23, 2021 | Articles, News, Uncategorized

Ethan stood humbly at the center of attention with a look of relief on his face and gratitude swelling in his heart. He leaned his back against the wall and glanced around the room, where no less than 20 family members, friends, and UMFS staff were standing by his...
“I’ve Done That. And You Can Do That, Too.” The need for foster parents is great, and so is the support that’s available to them

“I’ve Done That. And You Can Do That, Too.” The need for foster parents is great, and so is the support that’s available to them

by webstrat | May 27, 2021 | Articles, News

Creating opportunities for young people in foster care and the loving foster parents who open their hearts and homes is top of mind for the Treatment Foster Care (TFC) team at UMFS. But creating opportunity requires careful planning. “All families begin aftercare and...
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