Public/Private Partnerships

Collaboration for the Well-being of Virginia's Children

Virginia’s Kids Belong collaborates with local, state and national government agencies to drive meaningful change in the foster care system. By working together, we’re creating pathways to better resources, stronger support networks, and more permanent homes for children in need.

Social Workers

State Government

Child Welfare Agencies

Education

Local Government

Supporting Child-Welfare Workers

Collaboration for the Well-being of Virginia's Children

Foster care child-welfare workers see the heartbreak kids experience daily and it takes a toll on them. Tasked with the health and welfare of as many as 20 children in their case load, the load is heavy!

75% of social workers suffer from secondary trauma and burn out quickly. As a Connected Community we can provide strength & encouragement for child welfare workers and work for more students to choose social work as a career path.

Helpful Connections

Local and Government Officials

VKB offers informational guides and we love to share the stories of the people we serve. Ask for resources to learn more and help the mission. We can assist with stats in your area, speech writing and remarks.

CHILD WELFARE WORKERs

We See You! VKB mobilized our Connected Communities to support child-welfare workers in many ways such as volunteers to help with holiday distributions, respite events, training and appreciation events. If your locality isn't connected yet, please let us know!

Internships

VKB offers 2 unpaid MSW macro internships each year. We also offer internships in other fields upon request. This is a great opportunity for students to learn and be part of a bigger story at the same time.

SChool Leaders

More and more kids and families in our public schools are experiencing foster and kinship care. VKB can help educate school staff, provide direct support for emergent needs and connect school leaders with resources in their community.

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