Foster Care: Transforming Lives, One Child at a Time

There are 806 children in foster care in Central Virginia.  Although some live in Group Homes and Residential Facilities, the goal is for every...

Wendy Kreuter to receive 2025 YWCA Richmond Outstanding Women Award on...

JFS is proud to announce that JFS Richmond CEO, Wendy Kreuter, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Women Award by the...

Celebrating Social Work: Compassion + Action Social Work Awareness Month at...

March is Social Work Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the immeasurable contributions of social workers across the country. This year’s theme, Social...

Making seasons bright

This holiday season, the spirit of generosity and community shone brightly as this year JFS was able to distribute 28 bikes and helmets to...

A Season of Giving

In November, with the help of our friends and partners, JFS was able to help build family bonds and give the gift of hope...

JFS AT 175

An anniversary as significant as 175 years of continuous service to the Richmond community warrants an extraordinary evening of celebration! On Sept. 21, JFS Richmond...

A Hand to Hold

November is Adoption Awareness Month and JFS Connecting Hearts is excited to once again partner with WTVR CBS 6 to present “A Hand to...

JFS’ Lights of Love: Nov. 15 – Dec. 13

Along with “A Hand to Hold” JFS is excited to bring Lights of Love back for a sixth year! Lights of Love is a...

JFS Live at 175: September 21

JFS is excited to have Andy Cohen as our guest for our 175th anniversary event. JFS at 175 Live with Andy Cohen will be...

JFS’ 175th Annual Meeting

This year marks the 175th anniversary of JFS Richmond and we wanted this year’s annual meeting to be a way to honor our history...