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January Newsletter
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.
| 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. |
 Text PLIFE to 833.640.1244 to sign up to get PL news. |
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| Upcoming Statewide Events |
| Youth Service Trainings Date: January 9 & 23, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Date: January 12 & 26, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For Professionals, via Zoom All DSS agencies are invited to attend this youth services training provided by VDSS Youth Services Team and Project LIFE to discuss independent living services and needs for youth transitioning out of foster care. This training will cover all topics related to services provided for IL youth transitioning into adulthood. Contact George through email at gmack@umfs.org or at 804.239.1044 if you need more information. |
| Lunch & Learn Training with VDSS & Casey Family Program (Virtual) February 9, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Immigration Basics (Key Terms & Players) March 8, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Immigration 2.0 Immigration and Undocumented Children and 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. |
| Upcoming Regional and Hybrid Events |
| Eastern Region’s Mommy Chat Support Group Date: January 25, 2024 Time: TBD For Youth in-person, Hampton DSS Project LIFE youth in the state of motherhood are invited to come out and spend time with other Moms or Moms-to-Be. Moms will learn the importance of self-care along with some simple self-care methods. If you would like to attend or have questions, please contact Melissa Lee at mlee@umfs.org. |