February News 2024
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 Services Team and the Casey Family Program to discuss services for immigration and undocumented youth in care. Contact George through email at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 if you need more information.
GET READY!
SPRING CONFERENCE 2024 is on the horizon. April 26-28, 2024
Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events
Join Project LIFE and Roanoke City DSS for a Valentine’s Day party on Wednesday February 14, 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
For youth 14 and up, in person at Roanoke City DSS: 1510 Williamson Rd. NE, Roanoke, VA.
All youth are welcome to join the party as we talk about healthy relationships. Join us for food, fun, and prizes! Contact Cierra at cemory-clegg@umfs.org or 804-239-1073 to RSVP or for more information.
Join Project LIFE for the first workshop of 2024 at the new and improved UMFS Lynchburg office on Wednesday February 21, 2024 starting at 5:30pm!
For youth 14 and up, in person at UMFS, 582 Leesville Rd., Lynchburg VA 24502.
All youth are welcome to join the party as we focus on the vision ahead. Food, fun, and prizes will be provided! Contact Cierra through email at cemory-clegg@umfs.org or 804-239-1073 to RSVP or for more information.
Join Project LIFE and Campbell County DSS for a surprise workshop on Thursday February 22, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
For youth 14yr old and up, in person at Campbell County DSS’s office located at 69 Kabler Rd., Rustburg, VA.
All youth are welcome to join the party! Join us for food, fun, and prizes! Contact Cierra, through email at cemory-clegg@umfs.org or 804-239-1073 to RSVP or for more information.
Western Region ILCC meeting
Date: February 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm
For Professionals, via Zoom
After registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Reach out to asteffey@umfs.org with any questions.
Western Region FAFSA Workshop
Are you looking for financial help with college costs? Come to this workshop and learn what’s out there for YOU!
February 17, 2024 11-2 pm
Virginia Highlands Community College
(in the Library)
Contact Amber for more info at asteffey@umfs.org
Can you see it? Visualize your success! By regularly looking at what it is you want and desire to achieve, you get immersed in your visual representations!! Creating a VISION BOARD can help you create positive and powerful images in your mind, making it easier for you to BELIEVE in what YOU CAN ACHIEVE!! LET’S ENVISION OUR FUTURE TOGETHER!!
Join Project LIFE for a Vision Board Workshop, February 1, 2024, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm @UMFS Auditorium.
LET’S EAT!!! February 8, 2024, 6pm to 8pm @ UMFS Auditorium, Project LIFE and Virginia Cooperative Extension will host a COOKING LED Instructional Workshop focusing on healthy eating on a budget.
Everyone should have access to healthy, nutritious food. The Virginia Family Nutrition Program encourages Virginians to eat smart by making healthy food lifestyle choices. Learn how to plan and cook healthy snacks and meals on a budget.
TIRED OF WALKING and READY TO BUY YOUR FIRST CAR…?
Shop with Project LIFE & Scott Anderson, retired Automotive Salesman, in an Automobile Purchasing Workshop to learn the basics of purchasing a vehicle. Youth will walk through what it takes to own your first car. Be there, February 13, 2024, @ UMFS Auditorium from 6pm to 8pm.
Parenting Together
February 20, 6-8pm @ UMFS Auditorium with Responsible Parenting Curriculum.
Not sure where to begin when it comes to taxes? That’s OK, it’s a lot! Let’s go over the what, why, who, when, and how of paying taxes.
United Way’s Tax Assistance Program offers free in-person tax preparation for families and individuals with income of $64,000 or less. Project LIFE will support youth by visiting a United Way tax site for 2024 tax preparation.
February 20, 2024, 1-5pm
Youth will meet with PLIFE staff and be transported to selected sites. Seats are limited! RSVP with T.Murphy @ tmurphy@umfs.org.
Interested in a Medical career?
Project LIFE Joins VCU Medical Student-led Foster Care Initiative, whose mission is to improve the safety and health of children in the foster system in Richmond, VA. Project LIFE & VCU medical students will host a career-based workshop addressing interest in healthcare and medical fields. Register ASAP with tmurphy@umfs.org. February 22, 2024 @ 6pm to 8pm in the UMFS Campus auditorium.
