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June 2022 News
Program Updates Spring Conference The 2022 Spring hybrid conference was a HUGE success. You can read more about it and see released photos by clicking the link below. If you missed this one, no worries! We host statewide youth conferences twice a year. The next one will be in the fall; stay tuned to our…
March 2022 News
Program Updates Week of LIFE Events Recap The Week of LIFE {Love Is For Everyone} was a huge success! Project Life hosted 4 sessions over February 22- February 25. During the week, we provided a variety of content for professionals and youth. Sessions for the week centered on topics such as substance use prevention, human…
January 2023 News
Program Updates Currently Hiring For Project LIFE Vacancies We are currently hiring to fill the positions of Independent Living Consultant in the Piedmont and Western Regions. The Piedmont position works out of the UMFS regional center in Lynchburg, VA, and the Western position is fully remote, with travel in the region and with some occasional…
January 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…
December 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…
Youth Welfare Approach FAQs
Do you have questions about the YWA? Check out our brief FAQs below. What is the YWA? YWA is an acronym for the Youth Welfare Approach. It was formerly called the Youth Welfare model. Because of the unique needs of youth, the Virginia Department of Social Services is embarking on a different framework to engage…
