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Introducing the Members of Virginia’s Youth in Action (VAYA)

Posted:  -  By: Kristin Lennox

Voices for Virginia’s Children is proud to announce the inaugural members of Virginia’s Youth in Action (VAYA). Before starting my role here at Voices, I was a mental health clinician…

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School Meals Provide a Guarantee That Children Will Get Fed

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

Young people can learn and thrive when they are fed and have access to healthy and nutritious foods. However, in Virginia, one in ten children are considered food insecure and…

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Recap: Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week (August 2022)

Posted:  -  By: Kristin Lennox

This blog post was written by Voices intern Cat Atkinson. “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your…

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9-8-8 is Just One Step Towards a Comprehensive Crisis Services System

Posted:  -  By: Emily Moore

This blog is the second post in a two-part series that takes a deeper look into Virginia’s efforts to integrate the 9-8-8 hotline with the behavioral health crisis services continuum….

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Impact of Burnout on Transitional Aged Youth

Posted:  -  By: Voices for VA's Kids

This post was written by former Voices intern Abby Aquije. Between a rigorous academic schedule, part-time job, and extracurriculars, my high-school self often had 12+ hour days. Just thinking about…

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