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Advancements in Virginia’s Kinship as Foster Care Prevention Program: SB 39 and HB 27

In recent years, Virginia has made significant strides in enhancing kinship placements within its child welfare system, moving from 5% in 2016 to an impressive 20% in 2022, though still…

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Nominate Local Advocates & Organizations for the 2024 Amplify Awards!

We are seeking nominations for the 2024 Amplify Awards across the State of Virginia. Past Award Winners We want to amplify the voices of local advocates and organizations through the…

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2024 Summer Communications Internship Announcement

Voices for Virginia’s Children is thrilled to open the application period for our 2024 Summer Communications Internship! Are you (or someone you know) a current college or master’s student (or…

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Collaborating for Change: Prioritizing Legislative Outcomes for VA Youth 

This winter, the Voices team had the pleasure of engaging in several advocacy days with our partners, coalitions, and community members to increase awareness, uplift critical policy areas pertaining to…

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Healing for the Healers 2024: Recap & Reflections

On Tuesday, January 23, Voices joined with ChildSavers for our second iteration of Healing for the Healers – an advocacy day event created to uplift policy for youth mental and…

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Prioritizing Youth Mental Health during the 2024 Legislative Session

The 2024 Legislative Session started with significant energy being poured into the Commonwealth’s mental health continuum. We are grateful for Governor Youngkin’s commitment to investing $500 million into our mental…

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Child Poverty is a Policy Choice

On September 12, the U.S. Census Bureau released the findings of three reports estimating income, poverty, and health insurance coverage in the United States. According to the Supplemental Poverty Measure…

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Mixed Results: Reflections on 11 Years as a Child Advocate

Over my 11 years at Voices, I’ve written blogs celebrating policy wins, launching new initiatives and reflecting on issues of the day. Today I write my last blog for Voices….

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Now Hiring: Senior Policy Analyst: Mental Health

We are excited to share that we are hiring, please see the position and description below. Now Hiring Senior Policy Analyst: Mental Health Reports to: Director of Policy and Programs…

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Nomination Form: 2023 Amplify Awards!

Voices is proud to partner with advocates across Virginia who use their voice for policies that improve the lives of children and youth. We want to give these advocates the…

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