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October 2022 News
Program Updates Media Ambassadors Project LIFE is seeking applications from youth all over Virginia from youth interested in being a media ambassador. This opportunity will engage youth in future content projects created by the Project LIFE team. Selected youth will work closely with our Youth Development Coordinator to create social media content appealing to young…
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…
March 2022 News
Program Updates Week of LIFE Events Recap The Week of LIFE {Love Is For Everyone} was a huge success! Project Life hosted 4 sessions over February 22- February 25. During the week, we provided a variety of content for professionals and youth. Sessions for the week centered on topics such as substance use prevention, human…
LGBTQ+ Pride Exhibition
Project LIFE aims to support the LGBTQ+ community all year long by creating programming for both youth and workers. In February 2021, we partnered with the Virginia Leage of Planned Parenthood and hosted a 101 training for professionals. It was well attended with positive feedback provided. In March, we hosted a learning workshop for youth…
August 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…
Episode 10 of FXBG Mission Podcast
FXBG Mission is a podcast that unites the community while raising awareness for mental health and wellness in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The vision of the podcast is to prevent the stigma and help people know that they are not alone. UMFS employee Angela Rivers creates and hosts this podcast. Episode 10 highlights the great work of…