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Here in the Central Region of Virginia there is plenty to be proud of. From our team of Professionals Serving on CRILAY to the Direct care service workers in group homes and residential programs. We all band together to provide high quality services for our youth and families served. Project life has been a staple…
Join us for an empowering and enlightening evening at Parenting On Purpose — a dynamic in-person experience designed to refresh, equip, and uplift every parent in the room. 🗓 Date: Friday, August 8, 2025🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST📍 Location: Mary & Frances Youth Center120 S. Linden Street, Richmond, VA Hosted by Curtis & Yolanda Hall, this event isn’t just another…
A message from Olivia: There were so many heart-warming situations, and I wanted to share a few that were shared with me. ~A sibling group, who are placed separately, all came to see each other and was joined by their grandmother. ~A youth who keeps a worker at arm’s length had a surprising amount of…
A Letter from Olivia, and the rest of the Project LIFE team Olivia Snoke, Project LIFE’s Independent Living Consultant in the Central region, shares her resolution for the new year. Statistics say DSS is failing the youth in foster care. Chafee requires us to teach these youth how to be happy, healthy adults. The CLSA…
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…
Project LIFE partnered with the MMA Institute in Richmond to offer a self defense lesson to youth. Let me tell you, that was more than a typical lesson in which an instructor say “If your attacker grabs you from behind…” The instructor Chelsea showed the youth some real UFC fight moves! All attendees learned the…