Project Specialist – Statewide Prior to joining UMFS, Kelly began her career as a middle school English teacher for 8 years after graduating from Longwood University. In 2017, Kelly joined UMFS with the Richmond Systems of Care grant program and then worked her way up to Project Coordinator since 2019. Kelly has been the point…
Upcoming Statewide Events Lunch & Learn Training with VDSS & Casey Family Programs February 9, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00 pm Immigration Basics (Key terms and players) March 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm-1:00 pm Immigration 2.0 Immigration and Undocumented Children/ Youth in Foster Care For Professionals, via Zoom All DSS agencies are invited to attend this youth services training provided by VDSS Youth…
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…