Shineforth

25/03/2026

With your support, kids are capable of anything.

Children and teens in foster care soar with the support of loving families. Right now, there are more than 5,500 youth in foster care in Virginia. You can make a difference for them.

23/03/2026

We’re grateful for our church partner, Boonsboro United Methodist Church, for providing a meal for our foster families during Friday’s Lynchburg support group.

A special thank you to Rev. Jeongseung Lee for personally delivering the meal and for the care and kindness he shared with our families.

To our foster families, we hope you felt supported and appreciated. And to our community, thank you for continuing to show up in meaningful ways. Your support makes a real difference!

23/03/2026

Taking a moment during to recognize Shineforth Adoption Supervisor Kerry Graeber (pictured second from right) and Director of Adoption and VA Project LIFE Rosemary Liberti (right) for relentlessly pursuing solutions for Adame and his grandmother, Faith.

Kerry and Rosemary were among a team of unwavering champions who helped Adam reach permanency through a kinship adoption, and last week they reunited and shared the story with Shineforth's Board of Directors.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about Adame and Faith's incredible journey.

20/03/2026

“We’ll do whatever it takes to make things work.”

As we continue to recognize National Social Work Month, that mindset shows up in everything Natalie-Rose Ross, MSW, brings to her role at Shineforth’s Richmond Regional Center.

As the first point of contact for many families, Natalie helps guide them through intake for Treatment Foster Care and community-based services, making meaningful connections from the very beginning. “I play matchmaker,” she shared, describing the joy of helping families find the right support.

Over the past three years, her role has continued to grow, from coordinating intake to supporting home studies, training families, and contributing to statewide efforts.

Her path to social work felt natural. “It was the only thing that made sense to me,” she said, after discovering her passion for social justice and child welfare during her time at JMU.

Thank you, Natalie, for doing whatever it takes to make things work.

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16/03/2026

WE'RE HIRING: Outpatient Therapist

We're looking for a licensed therapist (LCSW, LPC, or LCP – Virginia) with 3+ years post-licensure experience to join our growing outpatient program serving youth, young adults, and families.

This is a part-time, flexible role with:
• Customizable schedule (min. 2 days/week)
• 401(k) with up to 7% employer match
• Short-term base pay while your caseload builds
• Fully stocked therapy offices on our Richmond campus

Clinical focus areas include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD, family therapy, and more.

Interested? See the full posting and apply at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=9991cc4d-9125-4d96-ba31-c694f0a5e576&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=521171&lang=en_US

16/03/2026

This weekend, Shineforth CEO Nancy Toscano had the privilege of speaking at the Three Notch'd United Women of Faith Lenten Breakfast. For more than a decade, this inspiring group of women has stood alongside Shineforth in supporting children and families in our community.

Their compassion, generosity, and steadfast commitment to our mission continue to make a meaningful impact!

13/03/2026

National Social Work Month is a time to recognize the people who work tirelessly to support children, families, and communities. Today, we’re highlighting Alexis Jackson, LCSW, whose ten years of service at Shineforth have helped create meaningful change in the lives of countless youth and families.

For Alexis, the motivation comes from knowing the work matters, even when the impact is not always immediately visible. “I’m making a difference, even if I don’t always see it,” she shared. Moments like Commencement, when youth graduate from our CFHC program, serve as powerful reminders of the progress youth and families can make.

Over the past decade, Alexis has served Shineforth in several roles, from Youth Counselor to Cottage Manager, and now as a Therapist at our Child & Family Healing Center, where she works directly with youth and their loved ones through individual, group, and family therapy each week.

Recently, Alexis earned her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential and continues to grow professionally as she pursues additional training in adoption competency and play therapy.

Thank you, Alexis, for the difference you make every day!

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12/03/2026

In celebration of National Social Work Month, our friends at TASTE generously donated party platters to honor Shineforth's Treatment Foster Care team and Child & Family Healing Center therapists yesterday.

Thank you for helping us show appreciation for the people who make a difference every day! ✨

09/03/2026

You don’t need superpowers to be a super parent. 💛
Step into foster parenting. Join us at Oasis Church VA this Thursday, March 12th for a no-pressure info session to learn how you can help a child soar - ask questions, hear real stories, and see the support available.

RSVP here: Foster Parent Info Session at Oasis Church

09/03/2026

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04/03/2026

In recognition of , students at Trinity Episcopal School
prepared dozens of goodie bags for social workers who serve youth in Shineforth's Treatment Foster Care program and in our youth residential program, the Child & Family Healing Center. Each goodie bag includes a hand-written note and sweet treats. Thank you, TES students, for being part of the Shineforth community. Your sustained and unwavering support is greatly appreciated.