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August 2022 News
Program Updates Currently Hiring for Project LIFE Vacancy We are currently hiring to fill the position of Independent Living Consultant in the Piedmont Region. This position works out of the UMFS regional center in Lynchburg, VA. We’re looking for someone with knowledge of Virginia’s Independent Living Program, Education and Training Vouchers Program, National Youth in Transition…
August 2021 News
Program Updates Did you know that VDSS has some relief $$$ for eligible youth? Make sure you read on to see the details about eligibility and accessing these relief funds in the “Additional Resources” section of this newsletter! Upcoming Statewide Events Summer Bucket List Bingo! Dates: July 1- August 27, 2021 | Various times and locationsReady…
Youth Voices of Foster Care Month
The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is celebrating Youth Voices of Foster Care Month in October. Although it is not a national month to recognize youth voice, it is a movement taking place among several states. It is an opportunity to celebrate the youth and young adults in and formerly in foster care and…
July 2022 News
Program Updates Staff Transition The Project LIFE team has some staff news to share. Jamesia Harrison, Piedmont Region IL Consultant with Project LIFE, has accepted an opportunity as the Director of Marketing and Communication in Atlanta, Georgia. Her last day on the Project LIFE team was Friday June 24, 2022.Jamesia began her career at UMFS…
January 2024 News
Project LIFE (Living Independently, Focusing on Empowerment) helps youth in Virginia succeed when they age out of foster care. We do that by helping youth directly and by supporting the professionals who work with them. Our free services are available to any youth ages 14-23 who has experienced the foster care system, as well as any DSS or…
