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Rights & Reporting Complaints
While Virginia does not have a formal Foster Youth Bill of Rights, the Department of Social Services (DSS) outlines important rights for youth in a...
Rights & Reporting Complaints
The Virginia Office of the Children’s Ombudsman (OCO) investigates complaints involving child welfare services, including concerns from youth who are...
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Rights & Reporting Complaints
You might contact Virginia Department of Social Services for several reasons, including: Concerns or Complaints: To report a concern about their...
Youth & Alumni Groups
Purpose: The Youth Advisory Board is here to support both the organization and other young people by sharing their own lived experiences. Members act...
School-Based & Campus
Virginia’s Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program helps eligible current and former young people in foster care pay for college, vocational...