August 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
Statewide VDSS Check Ins (For professionals)
October 7, 2025 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
For Professionals 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
Western Region
Central Region
August 5, 2025
1:00pm
UMFS Richmond
Doug Hill Room
Contact T at tmurphy@umfs.org
Piedmont Region
Eastern Region
Northern Region
