Henrico County Government announced an upcoming virtual information session aimed at recruiting foster families, with a focus on supporting children of all ages and addressing specific needs within the community.
In a post dated August 8, 2025, Henrico County Government shared details of the event: “DATE: Monday, Aug. 11 TIME: 6-7 p.m. LOCATION: Online virtual session Register online: https://t.co/TsN0NNRDu7… To learn more: https://t.co/1HuQWdrvjb”. The session will be held online and is open to individuals interested in learning about fostering opportunities.
A subsequent message on the same day emphasized the county’s need for foster families willing to care for a range of children, particularly those aged 12 and older, sibling groups, and young children unable to attend daycare. The post stated: “Henrico is looking for families to care for children of all ages, but has a significant need for families to support children 12 and older, sibling groups and young children who cannot attend day care. To learn more: https://t.co/1HuQWdrvjb”.
Another tweet provided further details about the content of the virtual meeting. According to Henrico County Government on August 8, “Reps from Social Services’ Henrico County Foster Families will review eligibility requirements, resources that the county & state provide to foster parents, the different ways families can open their homes for youth in foster care and more. Learn more: https://t.co/1HuQWdrvjb”.
Henrico County is served by a single public school district which enrolled over 50,000 students during the 2023-24 academic year (Virginia Department of Education). During this period, Black students represented the largest ethnic group in Henrico schools at nearly 36% of enrollment (Virginia Department of Education). Enrollment numbers have remained stable compared to previous years (Virginia Department of Education). Among elementary schools in the county, Holladay Elementary School had notable pre-kindergarten enrollment figures during this timeframe (Virginia Department of Education).
The scheduled session aims to inform prospective foster parents about available resources and various ways they can contribute to supporting youth in foster care across Henrico County.
