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Project LIFE Welcomes New Western Region IL Consultant

July 2, 2019

Project LIFE is excited to welcome Aros Herndon to the team as the new Independent Living Consultant in the Western Region. Aros previously worked with teens and young adults as a counselor where he focused on building relationships and teaching skills young people need to become independent. He is passionate about seeing youth succeed and […]

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Advocating on a National Level

July 30, 2018

Capacity Building Center for States recently hosted a two-day long, Chafee ETV/IL Coordinator and Youth Ambassador Meeting in Washington, D.C. Melvin, a Project LIFE youth and other youth ambassadors networked and were given the opportunity to give feedback on issues that surround NYTD, The Family First Act and the youth welfare guide. If you know […]

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Project LIFE Celebrates Mentoring Matches

July 2, 2018

In April 2016, Project LIFE matched its first young adult with a mentor through the Project LIFE mentoring initiative. Since then, a total of 12 youth have been matched with volunteer in the community who is passionate about supporting and mentoring a young person in the foster care system. Project LIFE recently hosted several special […]

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Get Involved Today!

June 4, 2018

Project LIFE in the Piedmont region and Campbell county youth complete a speed networking, how to engage in casual and professional conversations workshop. Project LIFE monthly provides events and workshops to youth to successfully help them transition through foster care. Interested in getting involved, check out our calendar to see what we have coming up […]

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The Real World Event

April 18, 2018

On April 5th,  youth across the Piedmont region got together for the annual The Real World Event, where youth participated in a one-day simulation of the real world that focuses on identifying how youth can make smart decisions regarding their future. Participants focused on areas such as employment, finances, and were able to join together at […]

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Spring Breakers Tour Local Universities

April 9, 2018

The week of April 2nd – April 6th many Virginia high schools were out for spring break. Around this time of year, Project LIFE coordinates regional college tours for youth to start thinking of post-secondary education and alternative education avenues while completing high school. This year youth visited University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University, Mary Washington University and […]

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Youth Spotlight: Michael

April 2, 2018

Meet Michael. He is 14 and has been in foster care for six months. Michael has made a huge impression on everyone that comes into contact with him. This school year initially, Michael was not the most excited to start at a new school when he came into care. Prior to starting classes at his […]

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Opportunity for Youth in Foster Care to Advocate

March 30, 2018

Effective July 1st, in Virginia’s teens in foster care will be able to share their voice on being reunited with their birthparents. This legislation was introduced by David Reid, a now Delegate in the Virginia General Assembly. To read more about this action lead by Delegate Reid, click here!

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Goodwill Introduces Their Newest Justice-Involved Youth Program

March 28, 2018

Do you know of a youth between 16-20 years of age, who may be interested in making money by developing employment skills and knowledge? Goodwill has recently launched a 12 -week paid program to provide job readiness skills to youth (ages 16-20 years of age) who are either on probation or parole, returning to civilian life from a Virginia […]

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Reid Connects with His Roots and Youth in Care

March 26, 2018

Delegate David Reid arrived at UMFS with his siblings when he was ten years of age after his father was unable to care for him. Now, a delegate in the Virginia General Assembly, he returned to UMFS to invite students from the UMFS – Charterhouse School to visit the Capitol. Reid demonstrated how regardless of challenges faced, […]

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