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FIND A LOCATION
Our Foster Care program at HumanKind trains and supports loving foster parents to provide around-the-clock care for at-risk children. Find the location closest to you and learn about ways you can connect with our team.
Lynchburg
LYNCHBURG FOSTER CARE TEAM
Located at: 1903 HumanKind Way, Lynchburg VA 24503
Phone: 434-384-3131
Richmond
RICHMOND FOSTER CARE TEAM
Located at: 908 N. Thompson St, Richmond, VA 23230
Phone: 804-612-7556
Danville
DANVILLE FOSTER CARE TEAM
Located at: 2804 Westover Drive, Danville, VA 24541
Phone: 434-316-8444
Bedford
BEDFORD FOSTER CARE TEAM
Located at: 809 E. Main Street, Bedford, VA 24523
Phone: 434-485-8128
Northern Virginia
For more information: Email Us HERE
Take the first step and learn more today
Foster parents are greatly needed to place children coming into foster care every day. There is a child or teen right now waiting who needs YOU. Learn more today and complete the Foster Parent Interest Form here online.
Ready to Apply Today?
Complete the Foster Parent Application Here Online Today.
Experienced Support
Our history in providing care for children sets us apart and is the driving force behind our commitment to quality care. Founded originally as an orphanage, our organization has evolved to meet the needs of children and families in our community today. By providing a stable and sustainable foundation of support, we create a place for healing and growth for children in foster care. We provide around-the-clock support, ongoing training for foster parents, and a network of professionals to assist with daily needs. Emphasis is placed on permanency – it’s always our goal for children to return to their biological family, be adopted, or identify a permanent stable home.
Why HumanKind
- We work with your schedule. Our experienced case managers help guide families through the foster care journey.
- We work with you to schedule training on your time. We offer flexible training and approval process.
- We are a non profit focused on serving youth since 1903. Founded originally as an orphanage, we have cared for children needing a temporary home from the beginning.
Finding the right fit
- We put forth every effort to match children and families to ensure a successful outcome.
- We individualize all our programs and services to match each foster care case.
- 24 Hour on call support, monthly training and parent support groups.
- Access to over 200 online trainings approved by the state
- You will partner with one of our highly experienced HumanKind case workers
- Your local assigned case manager will be your advocate throughout the entire process – your local manager will make sure you are fully supported
Get to know HumanKind Foster Care
Attend a Foster Parent Info Session
Interested in foster care and want to learn more? Attend one of our upcoming info sessions virtually and connect with our team.
Foster Parent Information and FAQ's
Learn more about becoming a foster parent, what to expect in the process and our most frequently asked questions in foster care.
Get Started Today
Take the next step in helping a child. Complete the online Foster Parent Interest Form here online today.
Meet our Team
Meet our team of highly experienced, professionally trained and compassionate case workers.
First Night Bags
Our mission is to provide a first night backpack for every child placed in foster care. The backpack will include a hygiene kit, blanket, stuffed animal, and pajamas.
HumanKind’s Treatment Foster Care program trains and supports loving foster parents to provide around-the-clock care for at-risk youth. Foster families come from all walks of life. Hear from some of our foster families how it all starts with love and the importance of pouring in the positive words.
Staff Spotlight: Lauren Anderson
Lauren has been at HumanKind since 2015. She began as a treatment foster care case worker and was later promoted to program manager of TFC. Prior to working at HumanKind, Lauren worked in social services for eight years.
When working with social services, Lauren discovered that she wasn’t in a place where she could connect with the families that were being separated. HumanKind on the other hand has allowed her to create meaningful connections with her clients.
“The reason why I love this job and why I come to work every day is for the children and the families. I get to know them on a deeper level than when I was their social services worker. We do home visits. We are in their home at least twice a month, sometimes more. I always tell my kids that we’re making the best out of a bad situation. You didn’t ask to be put in foster care, you didn’t do anything to put you in foster care but we’re going to treat you well, make sure you’re safe [and] all of your needs are met. These are people’s lives. These are their families. You have to be able to develop that trust and connection with them or it’s not going to work.”
Connect with us
If you can't be a foster parent right now or you're looking to give back, First Night Bags is a great opportunity to help the children that are placed in foster care.
