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About us

UMFS is an unwavering champion for high-risk children and families, collaborating with communities to help them reach their full potential.

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Company size

201-500 employees

Headquarters

Richmond, VA

Type

Nonprofit

Founded

1900

Specialties

Mental health services for kids and families, Special education, Residential treatment, Autism & other neurological differences, Foster care & adoption, Post-adoption support, and Family support services

Locations

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3900 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23230, US
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1320 Central Park Boulevard, Suite 310
Fredericksburg, VA 22401, US
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5400 Shawnee Road, Suite 101
Alexandria, VA 22312, US
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5301 Robin Hood Road, Suite 122
Norfolk, VA 23513, US
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828 Mecklenburg Ave, Suite B
South Hill, VA 23970, US
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2420 Memorial Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501, US
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306 East Third St, Suite B
Farmville, VA 23901, US
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508 Picadilly Street
Edinburg, VA 22824, US
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13525 Leland Rd
Centreville, VA 20120, US
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Employees at UMFS

Updates

A special thanks to 12 On Your Side’s Curt Autry for stopping by our campus to sit down with Foster Family Outreach Specialist Joshua S. Lewis, M.Div. They discussed the foster care crisis impacting our community and explored ways to help spread the word. When asked why he decided to visit, Curt simply said it was “a really good idea.” We’re grateful for your commitment to the Richmond community, Curt!
Delegate Rae Cousins of the 79th District stopped by our campus today for a tour of our facilities. During her visit, she spent time with staff and youth at both Charterhouse School and the Child & Family Healing Center. Her interest in our mission and dedication to learning about our programs is greatly appreciated, as we continue to support youth and families in our community.
We’re excited to be part of the 13th Annual Commonwealth of Virginia's Children's Services Act Conference, happening today and tomorrow. If you’re here, don't forget to swing by our booth and say hello! A big thank you to the Office of Children's Services for their ongoing partnership.
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We’re thrilled to welcome our friends from Jugendhilfe Oberbayern to UMFS this week! As leaders in social welfare, their work inspires us, and we’re excited for a week full of collaboration, new ideas, and shared learning. Each visit brings fresh perspectives, and we are grateful for the continued partnership!
Our VP of Community Based Services Deborah Burton, Director of Community Engagement & Gov't Affairs Nina Marino, MSW, LCSW, Adoption Care Coordinator Susan Penick, and UMFS kinship parent Benjamin Tate had the honor of attending a luncheon at the Executive Mansion hosted by Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanna Youngkin to celebrate and recognize #KinshipCare. We're grateful for the continued support and recognition of the incredible role kinship families play in our community!
This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Delegate Debra Gardner of the 76th District to our campus. Del. Gardner toured our facilities, engaging with both staff and youth at Charterhouse School and the Child & Family Healing Center. We're grateful for her interest in our mission and her commitment to learning more about the programs we provide to support youth and families.
To cap off an amazing September, we were proud to host the Fostering Success Summit inside Firefly Hall, where over 100 passionate professionals gathered to support young adults aging out of foster care. In partnership with Project LIFE, The Success Foundation, and Generosity Collective partner, Virginia's Kids Belong, we focused on finding meaningful solutions in areas like education, housing, healthcare, and building strong support networks. Thank you to all who joined us—together, we’re making a real difference in the lives of our incredible youth!
This morning, we were honored to host Del. David A. Reid, a proud UMFS Board Member and author of Virginia Grit: From Poverty to Policymaker, for an insightful reading and book signing. Delegate Reid, who spent six years at UMFS (formerly the Virginia Methodist Children's Home), shared his incredible journey from Rockbridge County to the Virginia legislature with our Charterhouse School students, as well as UMFS staff, board members, donors, and supporters. His powerful advice to our kids? "Ask for the help, accept it, and then ask for more!" Wise words for us all. Thank you to everyone who joined us and congratulations again to Delegate Reid on a wonderful, impactful book!
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Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming Delegate Destiny LeVere Bolling of the 80th district, along with her Chief of Staff, Morgan Wilds, to our campus. They toured our facilities and took time to learn more about the services and programs we offer to support youth and families. We are grateful for their interest in our mission and their commitment to understanding the positive impact of our work.

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