ForKids

Curious about the work happening behind the scenes at ForKids? Join us this Thursday at the Landmark Center for a guided tour and discover how we're working alongside families to build pathways to stability and success.

Explore the Batten Education Center, Sokol Place Family Shelter, Housing Crisis Hotline, and our rooftop garden, where fresh produce is grown for our kitchen. Come learn more about our mission, meet the people behind the work, and discover ways you can get involved.

We hope to see you Thursday at 10 am!

Thank you to the Obici Healthcare Foundation for investing in ForKids and the families we serve through $300,000 in grant funding 💙

This funding helps us advance healthcare coordination for our children and families. Because of this support, we can strengthen access to critical health services and resources, which contribute to long-term stability and well-being.

We're grateful for community partners like the Foundation who recognize the important connection between health, housing, and brighter futures for local families.

Thank you, Germyah Batey and 13News Now - WVEC , for highlighting recent changes to the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. These targeted, pragmatic updates are good news for families across Hampton Roads and have the potential to make a meaningful difference for neighbors experiencing housing instability.

A special shout-out to our own Jordan Crouthamel for representing ForKids and helping elevate the importance of this work. We're also grateful for the entire Virginia Eviction Reduction Program (VERP) team and their ongoing commitment to supporting families as they navigate some of life's toughest challenges.

Watch the full story here: https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/virginia/new-virginia-housing-laws-could-offer-relief-renters-facing-hardship/291-4c721453-2401-4657-b622-5add8e7df88d?tbref=hp

Virginia Poverty Law Center
Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia (HOME)

New Virginia housing laws could offer relief to renters facing hardship Two new Virginia housing laws taking effect on July 1 will give renters more payment options and extend the pay-or-quit notice period from five days to 14 days.

Last month, our team took time to pause, recharge, and connect through activities like yoga, crafts, and other wellness-focused moments in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month💙

At ForKids, trauma-informed care is at the center of everything we do, and that care extends to our team. These moments served as an important reminder to continue showing up for ourselves and one another, knowing that supporting our own well-being helps us build stronger, healthier communities✨