Virginia Resources

Getting Started

• Child Adoption Laws
  Adoption laws for state of Virginia.
• DSS Adoption Information
  Provides general iniformation on adoption, downloadable copies of adoption manuals, forms, and DSS policies.
• DSS Agencies
  Contact information for local DSS agencies.
• LGBT Adoption Laws
  LGBT adoption laws in Virginia.
• Licensed Child Placing Agencies
  List of licensed, private child placing agencies in Virginia.
• Pre-Service Training Information
  Contact local DSS agency for more information on pre-service training classes.
• Public and Private Agency Search
  Public and private foster care adoption agencies.
• Adoption Information
  Adoption Information by state
• Understanding Virginia Adoption Laws and Policies
  An overview of adoption laws
• Adoption Services
  DSS provides an overview of adoption services
• Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers)
  Information on the Home study program and requirements

Searching for Children

• DePaul Community Resources
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in Virginia.
• Lutheran Family Services
  Photo listing featuring waiting children in Virginia.
• Virginia Heart Gallery
  Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Virginia.
• WWK Recruiters
  Scroll down and click on Virginia to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Virginia children.
• Heart Gallery Of America
  Photo lists of waiting children

Pre-Placement

• ICPC Information
  Provides general information on ICPC process in Virginia, including contact information for state ICPC offices.

Post-Adoption Support & Resources

• Adoption Assistance
  Select Virginia to view more information on adoption assistance in Virginia courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
• Adoption Assistance Handbook
  Guide to Virginia adoption assistance courtesy of DSS.
• Community Resources
  Scroll down to Adoption Resources Manual for a list of community resources including support groups an adoption attorneys, courtesy of DePaul Community Resources.
• DePaul Community Resources Services
  Post-adoption services provided by DePaul Community Resources include referral services, support groups, crisis intervention, educational advocacy, and activity groups for youth.
• FACES of Virginia Families
  FACES of Virginia Families provides foster and adoptive families with education and support.
• Finalizing the Adoption
  Guide to adoption finalization from DSS.
• LFSVA Post-Adoption Services Guide
  Post-adoption services provided by Lutheran Family Services of Virginia.
• Post-Adoption Services Guide
  Guide to post-adoption services from DSS.
• State Subsidy Information
  NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Virginia.
• Attachment and Trauma Specialists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
• Adoption Therapists
  A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
• Child Care Resources
  A compiled list of child-care resources
• Behavioral care treatment centers
  A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
• Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs
  A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
• Counseling Resources
  A compiled list of counseling resources
• Kid Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
• Kinship Care
  Kinship programs and information
• Medical Resources
  Health and medical resources
• NPEN National Parenting Education Network
  A list of programs by state
• NOFAS FASD Support
  State resources and support group information
• Trauma Counseling
  A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
• Online Support Groups
  A list of online support group resources
• Post-Adoption Questions and Answers
  Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
• Special Health Care Needs
  Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.

Events and Activities

• Cultural Events
  Events Calendar
• Summer Activities
  A list of activities for kids.

Home Study Service Providers

• Abby’s One True Gift
  Home study service provider
• ABC Adoption Services
  Home study service provider
• Family Life Services Adoption Agency
  Home study service provider