Storytelling

the heartbeat of our work.
Each child has a story, a unique personality and dreams for the future. We believe that kids in foster care have the right to tell their own stories. VKB empowers them to do this through our I Belong Project. Sharing these stories and those of the families who surround them is the heartbeat of our work.

Videographers

Photographers

Artists

Musicians

Athletes & Entertainers

Writers

Podcast & Radio Hosts

and More!

Creative Partnerships

your creativity means everything

Creatives such as Videographers, Photographers, Editors, Producers, Designers, Artists, Writers and other Content Creators are invited to share your skills to help bring the stories to life which will lead to identifying the best permanency option for each child.

Volunteers are needed during the I Belong Day shoots, after the shoots to help create engaging social media content, and for special projects such as capturing adoption stories, family recruitment videos, capturing ongoing activities and a new vision for capturing stories of kids who cannot attend our big events.

Background checks are required for all adults serving at all VKB events.

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“I come from a fatherless background, so I understand abandonment and rejection.  That said, I still had a great home. So my heart goes out to children who struggle with feeling like they aren’t important enough to belong…I make hip hop to offer hope to the hopeless, and I fully support VKB because they’re giving all they can to do the same.”

Nigel "Legin" Anderson

Musician

“I love being able to use my creative background to help VKB connect kids with safe and loving families. These kids often feel invisible and my hope is that through our partnership we can shine a light on these children and show the world how much love they have to share.”

Todd Wright

Videographer

“I call upon my friends in the film making community to help tell these stories. Filmmaking is about telling stories… so let’s tell these kids’ stories because that is what will make people motivated to reach out and help.”

Andy Edmunds

Director, VA Film Office

    Examples of Creative Partnerships

    i belong project Video Shoots

    Videographer, photographer, artist, athlete? Partner with us for our I Belong Project Video Shoots, where we showcase children in foster care who are available for adoption and help connect them with a loving forever family.

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    Pre-Release Screening

    Angel Pictures partnered with Virginia's Kids Belong to do a pre-screening of the film Sound of Hope: The Possum Trot Story. A local theater served as the venue and even provided free popcorn! Because of this partnership, VKB was able to produce a watch guide to help foster parents and community leaders address the issues displayed in the powerful story.

    Special guests

    We have special guest "creatives" attend events or volunteer their talents in unique ways to support children in foster care. Artists, mascots, character actors, authors, magicians -- all are welcome to add their gifts to VKB events.

    PRICELESS OPPORTUNITIES

    Getting free tickets to concert or a  NASCAR event can show kids they are seen and valued.  Any and all similar gifts are fantastic ways to partner with VKB and bring joy to kids in tough circumstances.

    Storytellers

    Videographers, producers, bloggers and photographers use your expertise to tell the stories of foster, kinship, and adoptive kids and families to inspire and encourage others.

    A fresh Idea

    Have a new idea to bring attention to the foster care crisis? We are always looking for new ways to create awareness and provide opportunities for foster children and families.