866.252.7772 Contact UsCalendar Donate Foster Subscribe Refer About Programs & Services Careers Resources Get Involved Blog Become a Foster Parent UMFS knows that becoming a foster parent is hard and rewarding work. We provide unparalleled training and support for foster parents so you feel confident and ready to impact the life of a child or teenager. FOR MORE INFORMATION Call 855.367.8637 or fill out form. Complete Our Inquiry FormAttend an Info Session What is Foster Care? What is Foster Care? Foster care is a temporary living situation for children and teens whose parents can’t take care of them and whose need for care has come to the attention of a child welfare agency. The length of time a child or teen spends in foster care varies depending on the family’s circumstances and the services available to help children and teens return safely home. There are currently over 5,000 children and teens in foster care in Virginia. UMFS’ Treatment Foster Care Program utilizes foster parents with specialized training to care for teens and sibling groups who have been in the foster care system for many years, had multiple placements and experienced the pain of being separated from their natural supports. Children and teens are referred to UMFS from a local department of social services because their needs cannot be met at the local department. Why Become a Foster Parent? Can I Become a Foster Parent? How to Become a Foster Parent in VA Why Become a Foster Parent through UMFS? UMFS is an independent 501(c)(3) corporation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. UMFS is an Equal Opportunity Agency. No one is denied care, assistance or employment on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, disability, gender, veteran/military status, sexual orientation, ancestry or marital status. Get In Touch With Us: 866.252.7772 (General Inquiries) | 855.367.8637 (Referrals) | Email | Privacy Policy [data-image-id='gourmet_bg'] [data-image-id='gourmet_bg'] [data-image-id='gourmet_bg'] [data-image-id='gourmet'] [data-image-id='gourmet'] [data-image-id='gourmet'] [data-image-id='gourmet'] [data-image-id='gourmet']