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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 2025 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…
Tax Resources
Feel lost when it comes to taxes? Most of us do. And, since the nuances of taxes change each year, it’s hard to know what to do each year. Luckily, you’re not alone! The Project LIFE team has pulled together a few general resources to get your brain wrapped around it all, including a session…
January 2022 News
Program Updates A Message from our Project Manager Happy New Year! As we enter the year 2022, we at Project LIFE would first like to thank everyone for your ongoing support of our program during this past year of 2021. Our Project LIFE team will continue effective IL trainings and supportive services throughout the state…
February 2023 News
Program Updates Volunteers Wanted Calling everyone interested in volunteering with Project LIFE: As you know, we have conferences twice a year, and the next one is coming up in the spring. We are always in need of caring adults who want to hangout with some awesome teens and young adults in a fast-paced, fun-filled weekend….
January 2023 News
Program Updates Currently Hiring For Project LIFE Vacancies We are currently hiring to fill the positions of Independent Living Consultant in the Piedmont and Western Regions. The Piedmont position works out of the UMFS regional center in Lynchburg, VA, and the Western position is fully remote, with travel in the region and with some occasional…
