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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…
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…
Happy New Year 2024!
May 18 – 20th, 2021, Project LIFE provided a 3 day spring virtual conference. The theme of this conference was “The LIFE Network,” a play on local television programming. Each workshop was a spin-off from popular television shows. Throughout the conference, we had pre-recorded celebrity cameo videos and commercial breaks that spotlighted IL resources for…
Program UpdatesNew Website LaunchThis month, Project LIFE will be launching our new website. The improved site layout makes it easier to find what you are looking for, along with other improved usability aspects and a fresh new look. We are excited for its debut! Keep your eyes out for the launch.March Workshop Re-CapsIn March, the…
Do you have questions about the YWA? Check out our brief FAQs below. What is the YWA? YWA is an acronym for the Youth Welfare Approach. It was formerly called the Youth Welfare model. Because of the unique needs of youth, the Virginia Department of Social Services is embarking on a different framework to engage…