Free Community Information Meeting for Prospective Foster Parents
- Ages 21+
Come learn about the critical need for foster parents in Hampton Roads and how YOU can help!
Date and time
Location
Air Power Park
413 West Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23669About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
- Ages 21+
- Free venue parking
UMFS will be hosting FREE Foster Parenting Information Sessions throughout communities in Tidewater in efforts to raise awareness about the critical need for foster parents in the Hampton Roads area.
Our information session requires no commitment… we’ll provide more details about the youth we serve, as well as the extensive training and comprehensive support UMFS provides along the way so you can make an informed decision. If you are married or will be co-parenting with a significant other that lives in your home, we ask that both adults attend the information session.
Dates and locations for info sessions in the community are below:
-8/6/2025 at 12:30 P.M. in Hampton at Air Power Park (413 W. Mercury Boulevard; Hampton, VA 23669)- Air Power Park Conference Room
More Information at: https://www.umfs.org/get-involved/become-a-foster-parent-virginia/ ***
***To schedule or if you have targeted questions prior to attending, please contact Mrs. Jamie Fiore by phone at 804.533.5288 or email at jfiore@umfs.org . If you are unable to attend any of our currently planned information sessions and would like to schedule a different day/time, we will be happy to schedule one-on-one sessions as well.
Frequently asked questions
Ages 21+
Individuals and couples are eligible to become foster parents. If you are married or will be co-parenting with a significant other that lives in your home, we ask that both adults attend the information session.
Prospective foster parents can rent or own their residence and must have physical space for a foster placement
No, previous parenting experience is not required. Prospective foster parents are provided with extensive pre-service training to prepare for the special needs and care of youth placed in foster care.