UMFS

UMFS UMFS is a child and family serving nonprofit dedicated to building stronger communities throughout VA
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Our vision: Creating a world where caring, opportunity and generosity are passed on from generation to generation -- empowering all children to contribute to society as engaged citizens.

Our Youth Fellowship crew was out in Carytown today, flyering and sparking conversations about the urgent need for foste...
13/08/2025

Our Youth Fellowship crew was out in Carytown today, flyering and sparking conversations about the urgent need for foster parents.

We’re so proud of these young leaders for using their voices to make a difference in their community!

Our new friends, Melissa (pictured) and Harry, generously gifted a Nintendo Switch to one of our Child & Family Healing...
13/08/2025

Our new friends, Melissa (pictured) and Harry, generously gifted a Nintendo Switch to one of our Child & Family Healing Center youth this week! We’re so grateful for their kindness and support.

Visit umfs.org to learn how you can get involved and make a difference.

Today, we kicked off our first ever Youth Fellowship Program!This week, we’re joined by six amazing high school students...
11/08/2025

Today, we kicked off our first ever Youth Fellowship Program!

This week, we’re joined by six amazing high school students from Glen Allen High School, The New Community School, Trinity Episcopal School, St. Catherine’s School, and Seaford High School (NY). They’ll spend the week engaged in hands-on service, real-world learning, and leadership development.

We’re thrilled to have them with us at UMFS!

Ten years in group homes… until family made it possible for Adame to finally come home.Faith Spencer’s journey to bring ...
04/08/2025

Ten years in group homes… until family made it possible for Adame to finally come home.

Faith Spencer’s journey to bring her grandson Adame home shows the power of family connection. With support from UMFS, what once seemed impossible became a reality — Adame is now thriving with the people who love him most.

Thanks to $300,000 in new funding, UMFS is expanding our kinship family finding efforts to help more youth like Adame connect with relatives and trusted adults. Every child deserves a safe, loving home with family whenever possible — and together, we’re making that happen.

Click the link or read Adame's story in the comments: https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_aa26fdf9-beb4-4e9c-8819-13a6df240638.html

The Child and Family Healing Center Summer Commencement Ceremony was overflowing with support as we celebrated two remar...
04/08/2025

The Child and Family Healing Center Summer Commencement Ceremony was overflowing with support as we celebrated two remarkable youth who completed the program. The celebration opened with a powerful message from T. Murphy of VA Project LIFE that truly resonated with everyone in the room.

Awards were presented to staff for their dedication, families shared heartfelt words of gratitude, and our two commencers shined as we honored their resilience and hard work.

Moments like this remind us what’s possible when youth, families, and staff walk this journey together — step by step, side by side!

It wouldn't be back-to-school season without a road trip to Backpack Buddies in Charlottesville! For the sixth year in a...
01/08/2025

It wouldn't be back-to-school season without a road trip to Backpack Buddies in Charlottesville!

For the sixth year in a row, this incredible organization has provided quality backpacks filled with all of the supplies our Charterhouse School students need to start the school year right!

Thank you, Backpack Buddies for supporting our students in Richmond and Edinburg. We are so grateful for you!

Do you know a teen who has the passion to be a changemaker in their community?On August 11, we're kicking off our Youth ...
29/07/2025

Do you know a teen who has the passion to be a changemaker in their community?

On August 11, we're kicking off our Youth Fellowship Program — a weeklong leadership experience designed to inspire high school students to lead with purpose.

Through hands-on service, real-world learning, and meaningful reflection, participants will build the skills and confidence to create positive change in their communities.

Visit umfs.org/fellowship to learn more!

Special thanks to the residents at Cedarfield for putting together such thoughtful breakfast kits for our Charterhouse S...
25/07/2025

Special thanks to the residents at Cedarfield for putting together such thoughtful breakfast kits for our Charterhouse School students this week. Your kindness made their morning extra special!

Three powerful ways therapists at the Child & Family Healing Center empower youth to heal, lead, and grow!
21/07/2025

Three powerful ways therapists at the Child & Family Healing Center empower youth to heal, lead, and grow!

Deb Lowe, a current UMFS foster parent, recently appeared on Living in the Heart of Virginia-LHOV to discuss the urgent ...
18/07/2025

Deb Lowe, a current UMFS foster parent, recently appeared on Living in the Heart of Virginia-LHOV to discuss the urgent need for more foster parents and the support UMFS provides every step of the way.

Watch full interview here: wset.com/lifestyle/living-in-the-heart-of-virginia/the-truth-on-fostering-with-umfs

Our Courage to Succeed students had an awesome opportunity to build their job skills at Mellow Mushroom in Midlothian! 🍕...
17/07/2025

Our Courage to Succeed students had an awesome opportunity to build their job skills at Mellow Mushroom in Midlothian! 🍕

Huge thanks to the Mellow Mushroom team for welcoming our students and creating a fun, hands-on learning experience!

This past Saturday, seniors from the Trinity Episcopal School Football team rolled up their sleeves and got to work!They...
15/07/2025

This past Saturday, seniors from the Trinity Episcopal School Football team rolled up their sleeves and got to work!

They cleaned out the Walker House basement and attic, hauled everything to the dumpster, and assembled 16 chairs for the Generosity Collective conference room in Building 19/20.

Huge thanks to Head Coach Sam Mickens for being there and a special shoutout to Team Mom Jennifer Rosen for reaching out and making it all happen!

We’re grateful for your support and good luck this season!

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Monday 08:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30
Thursday 08:30 - 16:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:30

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+18665583533

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UMFS has been providing youth and families in Virginia with tools and resources to overcome challenges since 1900. Formerly known as United Methodist Family Services, UMFS believes every child deserves a team of lifelong unwavering champions and tools for success to become resilient adults.