Clear information. Real support. Better outcomes for children and families.

Foster With Impact is the Foster Care arm of Impact Living Services.

Too often, people are interested in fostering but feel overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried they won’t be “ready enough.” This space exists to slow things down, answer real questions, and offer clarity, without pressure.

We’re excited you are here. 

Start Your Fostering Journey With All the Info You Need

Why Does Foster Care Matter?

Learn about the impact you can make
Who Can Foster?

Discover if fostering is right for you
How Do I Get Started?

Take your first steps
More Questions

Foster Care FAQs
Fostering Blog

Dive deeper into foster care topics

Taking the first step toward foster care doesn’t require a commitment—just curiosity.

You’ll find several simple next steps below to help you explore fostering. Start wherever feels most comfortable, and take the first step toward your journey when you’re ready.

Get in Contact with Impact

Send an email to our Impact team, no commitment, no pressure
Talk One-on-One with Impact Staff

Chat with our team one-on-one with your questions
Submit an Application to Foster

Begin the application process

Foster Parents Deserve Support

At Impact we firmly believe having supports in place allow foster families to thrive. Learn more about how we provide unique support to families who are fostering.
Clear Information
Clear Information

We provide clear, easy-to-understand information about foster care

Realistic Expectations of Families
Realistic Expectations of Families

Address common fears and misconceptions about fostering

Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-Informed Care

Training and coaching on trauma-informed care

Personalized Support
Personalized Support

Dedicated and creative staff willing to try what works best for your family

No-Pressure Navigation
No-Pressure Navigation

We go at your pace. Both through the licensing and parenting phases of foster care.

Comprehensive Care
Comprehensive Care

Access to the full Impact Living Services resources, including outpatient counseling

Learn How Impact Supports Foster Families

Resources for Families

Questions about fostering in Virginia? Ready to start your fostering journey? Fostering and need support?

Impact is here to answer your questions and find the resources you need. 
Foster Care Starter Info

Clear explanations of how foster care and how it works
Goals of Foster Care

The goals of foster care and permanency
Support Services

What support foster parents receive at Impact
Getting Started Guide

Simple, realistic steps for getting started
FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions
Fostering Blog

Blog content that goes deeper into trauma-informed foster care

Our Belief and Our Commitment

Foster care works best when foster parents are informed, supported, and treated as partners. Children do best when the adults in their lives are aligned, prepared, and focused on their well-being.

Foster care is not about having all the answers—it’s about being open to learning, working as part of a team, and showing up consistently for a child.

That belief shapes everything you’ll find here. 
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