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What is Kinship Care? UMFS VP of Programs Adalay Wilson Explains
The following is an interview with Adalay Wilson, Vice President of Programs at UMFS. She’s been with the agency since 1989. Through the Kinship...
Celebrating the UMFS Scholarship Recipients
Each year at the UMFS Scholarship Reception, it’s our distinct honor to celebrate the young adults who are following their dreams of higher...
“Not as Fortunate in Other Parts of the World.” Through Collaboration, UMFS Youth Counselor Brings Clean Water to Native Liberia
Georgia Thompson-Bates is an overnight youth counselor at the UMFS Child & Family Healing Center in Richmond. A native of West Africa, Georgia...
Unwavering Champion of the Month Mike Hollister
At UMFS, we are unwavering champions for children, teens, and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Each...
"Some Kids Have No Family to Call." Volunteer Mentors Provide Invaluable Service for Youth
Verbalizing the value of volunteers can be difficult for some, but not so much for those who have been beneficiaries of their selfless generosity....
UMFS Statement on A Way Forward
Over the past several years, United Methodists around the world have been focused on A Way Forward and its implications for the future of The United...
120 Years and Beyond: A Message From UMFS President and CEO Greg Peters
Greg Peters is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and President and CEO of UMFS. He's been with the agency since 1980. As we begin 2020, UMFS...
Unwavering Champion of the Month Danielle Pitchford
At UMFS, we are unwavering champions for children, teens and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential. Each...
Child & Family Healing Center (Part III): Curious Not Furious
People do well if they can. A fairly simple statement, to be sure, and one that’s recognized as a guiding principal across UMFS. And to help people...
Child & Family Healing Center (Part III): Curious Not Furious
People do well if they can. A fairly simple statement, to be sure, and one that’s recognized as a guiding principal across UMFS. And to help people...
UMFS Child & Family Healing Center (Part II): Helping Youth Heal
Cottage Manager Tavis Foushee and Senior Manager of Residential Life Dana Ray have witnessed quite a lot in their combined 33 years at UMFS Child...
UMFS Child & Family Healing Center (Part II): Helping Youth Heal
Cottage Manager Tavis Foushee and Senior Manager of Residential Life Dana Ray have witnessed quite a lot in their combined 33 years at UMFS Child...