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We took many of your questions to people who see it every day from judges to social workers.

Virginia’s Custody Crisis: What are we seeing here? Asking the experts.

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We took many of your questions to people who see it every day from judges to social workers.

It’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.

Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families

Read full article: Virginia’s Custody Crisis: Why are parents giving up their kids and solutions to help families

It’s called “relief of custody.” Hundreds of these cases have been filed in just the past five years.

More parents are giving up their kids in Virginia but one area found a solution that is working to keep families together.

More parents are giving up their kids, but this Virginia model could be a solution

Read full article: More parents are giving up their kids, but this Virginia model could be a solution

Understanding ‘relief of custody’ crisis and the creative support models giving hope to struggling families

For the first time ever, we had a dozen kids who had been on 30 Days of Hope in previous years.

30 Days of Hope success again in 2024

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For the first time ever, we had a dozen kids who had been on 30 Days of Hope in previous years.

“I’m just really looking forward to getting adopted by a family.”

Samantha: 30 Days of Hope

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“I’m just really looking forward to getting adopted by a family.”

Marie wants what every kid does -- stability, love and someone to lean on.

Marie: 30 Days of Hope

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Marie wants what every kid does -- stability, love and someone to lean on.

WSLS 10 News is highlighting kids who can be adopted in Virginia for the eighth year in 2024.

Frequently asked questions about foster care and adoption in 2024

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Cost, marital status and more answered.

“Belonging to me probably looks like being able to settle down in one place, being able to feel comfortable.”

Logan: 30 Days of Hope

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“Belonging to me probably looks like being able to settle down in one place, being able to feel comfortable.”

17-year-old Kay loves science, playing basketball and cooking with family

Kay: 30 Days of Hope

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17-year-old Kay loves science, playing basketball and cooking with family

A teen who has expressed that he wants nothing more than “a family to go home to.”

Wyatt: 30 Days of Hope

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A teen who has expressed that he wants nothing more than “a family to go home to.”

“My number one priority is to get adopted and to stay in one place.”

Nora: 30 Days of Hope

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“My number one priority is to get adopted and to stay in one place.”

The teen is looking forward to finding a family to call her own.

Eliza: 30 Days of Hope

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The teen is looking forward to finding a family to call her own.

“What I hope for in a family is support, love and just have a good connection”

Camille: 30 Days of Hope

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“What I hope for in a family is support, love and just have a good connection”

Less than a year after moving in, Kaylee was officially adopted in October

Roanoke Valley family adopts teen after seeing 30 Days of Hope

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Less than a year after moving in, Kaylee was officially adopted in October.

He is eager to be involved with a family who is active and busy.

Noah: 30 Days of Hope

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He is eager to be involved with a family who is active and busy.

“She loves giving hugs and she loves being in that family context.”

Nadia: 30 Days of Hope

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“She loves giving hugs and she loves being in that family context.”

Michael describes his ideal family as one that enjoys being outside and doing projects.

Michael: 30 Days of Hope

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Michael describes his ideal family as one that enjoys being outside and doing projects.

The 12-year-old has a contagious laugh and loves to sing

Violet: 30 Days of Hope

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The 12-year-old has a contagious laugh and loves to sing.

A 7-year-old who loves trucks, monster trucks, coloring, and the color red.

Kyler: 30 Days of Hope

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A 7-year-old who loves trucks, monster trucks, coloring, and the color red.

He’s looking for a family to have fun with him.

Syncere: 30 Days of Hope

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He’s looking for a family to have fun with him.

Crisis in Virginia as parents seek ‘relief of custody’. 10 News investigates as a group is working to find solutions.

More parents are giving up their kids in this part of Virginia

Read full article: More parents are giving up their kids in this part of Virginia

Crisis in Virginia as parents seek ‘relief of custody’. 10 News investigates as a group is working to find solutions.

Leyem loves to laugh. He also wants to be part of a forever family.

Leyem: 30 Days of Hope

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Leyem loves to laugh. He also wants to be part of a forever family.

15-year-old Maddie wants to find a family who will love her and stick by her.

Maddie: 30 Days of Hope

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15-year-old Maddie wants to find a family who will love her and stick by her.

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The 10-year-old wants routine things in a family like family dinners and going to school regularly.

Lucy: 30 Days of Hope

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The 10-year-old wants routine things in a family like family dinners and going to school regularly.

He would love to stay busy with a family and loves any games that involve strategy.

JoRyan: 30 Days of Hope

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He would love to stay busy with a family and loves any games that involve strategy.

They're already planning the 2025 season and hope to put 8-10 kids through the program.

Mentors bring hope to foster children through fly fishing

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Mentors and kids in foster care build trust, heal trauma along riverbank.

DePaul Community Resources is getting money to help keep children out of foster care

Keeping families together and kids out of foster care

Read full article: Keeping families together and kids out of foster care

DePaul Community Resources is getting money to help keep children out of foster care.

When he grows up he wants to be a therapist so he can help people and support children in foster care.

Kairo: 30 Days of Hope

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When he grows up he wants to be a therapist so he can help people and support children in foster care.

The 14-year-old likes basketball, running, outdoor activities, and playing card games.

Khylief: 30 Days of Hope

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The 14-year-old likes basketball, running, outdoor activities, and playing card games.

He wants a family that will protect him and give him love.

Joseph: 30 Days of Hope

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He wants a family that will protect him and give him love.

The teen loves God, cooking, and being outside. “Family means everything to me,” he said

Gabriel: 30 Days of Hope

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The teen loves God, cooking, and being outside. “Family means everything to me,” he said.

When it comes to a family, Josh says he would like, “A nice family who (will) take me in, to adopt me and keep me, and makes sure I’m safe.”

Joshua: 30 Days of Hope

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When it comes to a family, Josh says he would like, “A nice family who (will) take me in, to adopt me and keep me, and makes sure I’m safe.”

The 14-year-old would love a family with a dog or a family where they can adopt a dog.

Taylor: 30 Days of Hope

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The 14-year-old would love a family with a dog or a family where they can adopt a dog.

Bentley is always making others laugh. This 13-year-old is outgoing and smart.

Bentley: 30 Days of Hope

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Bentley is always making others laugh. This 13-year-old is outgoing and smart.

The 13-year-old loves being outside and football.

Ty: 30 Days of Hope

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The 13-year-old loves being outside and football.

Savannah likes being outside, going on walks and hikes in parks and through the woods.

Savannah: 30 Days of Hope

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Savannah likes being outside, going on walks and hikes in parks and through the woods.

Toni has a bubbly personality and loves to sing and dance.

Toni: 30 Days of Hope

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Toni has a bubbly personality and loves to sing and dance.

The teen wants to be a foster mom or doctor when she grows up.

Harmony: 30 Days of Hope

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The teen wants to be a foster mom or doctor when she grows up.

A little girl who is affectionate, loving and wants a family to call her own.

Lilly: 30 Days of Hope

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A little girl who is affectionate, loving and wants a family to call her own.

We told you about Kate last year during 30 Days of Hope and this year, she’s still looking for a family.

Kate: 30 Days of Hope

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We told you about Kate last year during 30 Days of Hope and this year, she’s still looking for a family.

Kyle loves being outside so much, he wishes the sun would never go down.

Kyle: 30 Days of Hope

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Kyle loves being outside so much, he wishes the sun would never go down.

“He tells me all the time, he just wants to be labeled as a normal kid, not a foster kid.”

Ceaser: 30 Days of Hope

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“He tells me all the time, he just wants to be labeled as a normal kid, not a foster kid.”

WSLS 10 News is highlighting kids who can be adopted in Virginia for the eighth year in 2024.

800 kids are waiting to be adopted in Virginia

Read full article: 800 kids are waiting to be adopted in Virginia

Roanoke City, Lynchburg and Roanoke County are some of the top 10 areas with the most children in foster care

WSLS 10 News is highlighting kids who can be adopted in Virginia for the eighth year in 2024.

Frequently asked questions about foster care and adoption in 2024

Read full article: Frequently asked questions about foster care and adoption in 2024

Cost, marital status and more answered.

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Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice

Read full article: Children in the courtroom: How Virginia judges are giving kids a voice

Judges found a way to ensure kids are being heard before life-changing decisions are made for their families. One of the ways they’re doing it is with a goldfish in the courtroom.

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All these kids had one wish - for a family to adopt them and love them

‘I’m the only one without parents’: 30 Days of Hope a huge success

Read full article: ‘I’m the only one without parents’: 30 Days of Hope a huge success

All these kids had one wish - for a family to adopt them and love them.

A teen that loves card games and the outdoors but has a big hole to fill, wanting a mom and dad

Justin: 30 Days of Hope

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A teen that loves card games and the outdoors but has a big hole to fill, wanting a mom and dad.

State agency tasked with investigating complaints involving children in foster care received 50 notifications of child fatalities

State agency ‘very concerned’ with the number of Virginia children born substance-exposed that die

Read full article: State agency ‘very concerned’ with the number of Virginia children born substance-exposed that die

The state agency tasked with investigating complaints involving children in foster care is “very concerned” with the number of children born substance-exposed that die within six months of birth.

Finding a family is something the 10-year-old wishes for

Beverlin: 30 Days of Hope

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Finding a family is something the 10-year-old wishes for.

Jeobany said his ideal family would be active and enjoy exercising

Jeobany: 30 Days of Hope

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Jeobany said his ideal family would be active and enjoy exercising

“Throughout my whole history of life, I haven’t felt love, real love,” he said

Grayson: 30 Days of Hope

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“Throughout my whole history of life, I haven’t felt love, real love,” he said.

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