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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — May is National Foster Care Awareness Month, an opportunity to learn more about the needs and resources in our area. As of March 2024, the Virginia Department of Social Services reported 939 children in the foster care system in the Eastern Region of the state, including the seven cities and surrounding […]
Over ten years, Connect With a Wish has supported thousands of local children and young adults in the foster system. Wednesday, the nonprofit held an Open House to teach the public about its mission.
Connect With a Wish, a local nonprofit organization, provides kids in foster care with resources and support.
With more than 500 dresses for teen girls and young women to choose from, Connect With a Wish had to move its popular Prom event to a new venue.
The Virginia Senate could vote Monday on a bill to cover housing costs for former foster youth in college. The bill was introduced by a Virginia Beach delegate in partnership with a local nonprofit.