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  2. Foster Care Aware – Information Event

    Learn about local opportunities to provide foster care at this free community event!

    May 18, 2023
  3. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  4. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  6. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  7. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  8. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  10. Virtual Information Session: Becoming a Foster Parent at The Up Center (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining our team so we […]

    January 20, 2022
  11. Learn about becoming a foster parent! (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining The Up Center’s Foster […]

    October 5, 2021
  12. Learn about becoming a foster parent! (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining The Up Center’s Foster […]

    October 5, 2021
  14. Learn about becoming a foster parent! (Online)

    Did you know there are over 4,000 youth in foster care in Virginia and over 1,000 of these children are in Hampton Roads and the surrounding counties? Our foster parents are everyday heroes. Please consider joining The Up Center’s Foster […]

    October 5, 2021
  15. Teens in the House: Foster Care Parent Training

    For the amazing #757 foster parent with teens in the house, this information/training session is for you! Featured presenter: Stephanie Osler, LCSW and CHKD Director of Mental Health Services Where: Online When: Wednesday,…

    November 2, 2020
  16. Kids’ Kindle Book: Mama’s Waves

    Ellie’s mom did not come for their visit, and Ellie is stuck in a cloud of sadness and anger as she tries to understand why. Fortunately, Miss K. and Ellie’s Uncle Finny are there to help her.

    September 15, 2020
  18. Foster Care Aware Block Party

    Celebrating the HEROES who FOSTER and raising awareness of the need for more good foster parents!

    May 11, 2018
  19. Information Meeting For Potential Foster Parents

    Consider attending this upcoming informational meeting for individuals and families interested in learning more about becoming foster parents.

    September 18, 2016
  20. Change A Child’s Lifetime

    Shonya Anderson, MSW, is currently the foster parent recruitment specialist with The Up Center, a 130-year old non-profit organization headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. The Up Center’s mission is…

    July 30, 2013
  22. Welcome Our New Partner: The Up Center

    Please give a warm welcome to our new advertising partners at The Up Center. Did you know that there are over 1,000 children in foster care in Hampton Roads? Being a foster parent can be an amazing…

    June 7, 2013