September 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 or private provider in Virginia.
Upcoming Statewide Events
Three forms are required for complete registration:
1. Registration
2. Character form (filled out by LDSS worker)
3. Youth Questionnaire (filled out by youth)
THE DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 1!
Statewide VDSS Check Ins (For professionals)
October 7, 2025 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
via Ring Central
These check-in calls are open to all DSS agencies to discuss independent living needs and updates with the VDSS IL team’s Letha Moore-Jones and Monica Cabell. You do not need to register for these check-ins. You can click here at the scheduled time to attend virtually, or contact George at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 to receive the dial-in information to join by phone, or if you have any questions.
Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events
Northern Region
Northern Region’s Independent Living Coordinators Committee (ILCC) Meeting
Date: September 23, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
For Professionals, via Ring Central
All Northern DSS agencies and private providers are invited to attend this ILCC to discuss independent living needs for youth transitioning out of foster care. This meeting will cover topics related to transitioning youth into adulthood and will be joined by Monica Cabell with VDSS to share statewide updates. Contact George through email at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 if you plan on attending to get the link for this meeting, or if you need more information.
Eastern Region
Western Region
Central Region
Piedmont Region
