by natemadden | Nov 4, 2021 | Articles, News
Last summer, Oleg proudly posed for senior photos outside of the UMFS Charterhouse School in Edinburg. He’d reached the end of his high school career and was taking a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Cloaked in a bright red graduation gown, Oleg sat and smiled... by natemadden | Oct 19, 2021 | Articles, News
Among the many outstanding traits of the Rev. L. Douglas Hill was his penchant for storytelling. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Doug were telling one of his wonderful stories in Heaven right now to all his buddies that have gone before him,” said former UMFS board... 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... 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... by webstrat | May 27, 2021 | Articles, Foster Care, 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... by webstrat | May 21, 2021 | Articles, Foster Care, News
Shenika was 15 when she met her foster mother, Romania. Like most children in care, Shenika was nervous — skeptical, even — at the prospect of living with someone she barely knew. However, there was an energy and magnetism about Romania (pictured left) that Shenika...