How to Help a Foster Child Adjust: Tips for a Stable Foster Home
A change of address can rattle any child, but for those in foster care—and for
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Press Release: Highlighting the Urgent Need for Foster Families During National Foster Care Awareness Month
[Norfolk, Virginia] – [May 1, 2025] – This May, The Up Center joins organizations nationwide in
Breaking the Stigma: Why Seeking Therapy is a Sign of Strength
Though therapy has long been known as an effective resource in mental health care, the
Are We Doing Enough for Foster Youth Struggling with Substance Use?
If you found out that nearly one in two teens in foster care may face
The Up Center’s Housing and Financial Counselling Service
A Smart First Step: How One First-Time Homebuyer Turned Uncertainty into Confidence Buying your first
How Home Visitors Help Parents Navigate the Early Years with Confidence
Parenting in the early years can feel like a rollercoaster—full of joy, but also questions,
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
During the month of April, the nation turns its attention to a pressing issue that
Press Release: Step Up and Step Out for The Up Center May 3rd at Harbor Park
About The Up Center: As a critical human services safety net in Hampton Roads for
How to Prepare Your Biological Children for a Foster Sibling
Welcoming a foster sibling into your family is a meaningful way to support children in
The Power of Mentorship: Why Every Child Needs a Positive Role Model
Children don’t grow into confident, resilient, and successful adults by accident. Behind many thriving individuals
