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Foster Care - Richmond, Richmond Department of Social Services

300 East Franklin Street, Richmond, VA 23219

Eligibility

18 and older. Call for eligibility criteria.

Hours

8am to 5pm from Monday through Friday

Languages

German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, French, Tagalog

Application process

For more information on the Foster Care Program, please call (804) 646-7502.

Fees

No fee

Service area

Richmond, VA
Foster Care manages the provision of services and treatment to a child who is in the legal custody of the Department due to abuse/neglect or the need for services. To be placed in foster care, the child must have been placed in the Department's custody by a Virginia court. Services are provided to the child and to the family to prevent further need for foster placement, and to achieve permanency.

Providing organization

Richmond Department of Social Services
To strengthen families, assure safety, promote self-sufficiency, and improve the quality of life for all citizens of the city of Richmond through community engagement.