Treatment Foster Care in Virginia
Intercept Health provides Treatment Foster Care across Virginia, connecting children and youth with supportive foster families and providing foster parents with specialized training, local guidance, and 24/7 support.
Whether you're ready to become a foster parent or simply want to learn more, our experienced Treatment Foster Care team will help you understand the process and determine whether fostering is right for you.
Virginia Children Need Foster Families
Many of these children need a treatment foster family, trained to care for children with emotional, behavioral or medical needs.
5,500+
children are in foster care in Virginia
of them are teens, ages 13 to 18
2,000+
children are waiting for an adoptive home
800+
Why Choose Intercept Health for Treatment Foster Care?
24/7 Support
Foster parenting doesn't follow a 9-to-5 schedule. Our team is available around the clock to provide guidance and support when foster families need it.
Comprehensive Training
Our specialized Treatment Foster Care training helps prepare foster parents for certification, placement, and the everyday challenges and rewards of fostering.
Local Virginia Teams
With offices throughout Virginia, foster parents have access to local professionals who understand their communities and provide hands-on support.
Experienced Foster Care Provider
Intercept Health has supported children and families across Virginia for more than two decades, helping foster families provide stability, care, and opportunities for youth.
Foster Parent Community
Our private foster parent community gives families a place to connect, share experiences, exchange resources, and support one another throughout their fostering journey.
What Is Treatment Foster Care?
Treatment Foster Care (TFC) is a specialized form of foster care for children and youth who benefit from additional structure, support, and therapeutic services. Treatment foster parents receive specialized training and work alongside a professional team to help children build stability, develop healthy relationships, and make progress toward their individual goals.
About Intercept Health Treatment Foster Care
For over two decades, Intercept Health has helped children and families across Virginia through dedicated foster care, community, and behavioral health services.
Our mission is built on trust, compassion, and empowerment, helping children heal, grow, and thrive while supporting parents every step of the way.
Whether through Treatment Foster Care, counseling, or community outreach, we’re committed to creating lasting, positive change for families statewide
How to Become a Treatment Foster Parent in Virginia
Becoming a foster parent might feel overwhelming, but we make it simple and supportive. With Intercept Health, you’ll have clear guidance from start to finish.
- Step 1 -
Complete a Quick Qualification Form
Fill out our online form to share a few basics about you and your family.
- Step 2 -
Meet Your Local Intercept Health Team
We’ll contact you to schedule training sessions and answer your questions.
Learn valuable skills through our Treatment Foster Care training program designed for success and confidence.
- Step 4 -
Become a Certified Foster Parent
Once approved, you’ll have ongoing guidance, 24/7 access to support, and the power to positively impact a child’s future.
Common Questions
Who can become a foster parent in Virginia?
Adults 21 and older who live in Virginia, married or single, with a safe, stable home and space for a child. See all the requirements.
Can I foster if I work full-time?
Yes. Many treatment foster parents work full- or part-time.
How long does it take?
About 3 to 6 months for most families. See the timeline.
Does it cost anything?
No. There's no fee to apply, train or be certified.
What Foster Parents Are Saying
Monique, Roanoke, VA
I wanted to give children something that I never had growing up. I have a big heart and just wanted to fill my household with children.
Sonya, Staunton, VA
We have fosterd 102 kids. There are a lot of resources in place. Learning how to use them is key and learning how to ask for help.
Anthony and Mary, Chester, VA
The joy that the foster children brought with them to our home was a favorite memory even though they were dealing with their own struggles back home.
Jillian, Staunton, VA
We don't have any biological children of our own so my husband and I feel like this is what we are called to do.
Licensed, Accredited and Trusted in Virginia
Families and the children in our care deserve an agency that’s held to high standards. Here’s who holds us to them.
COA (Council on Accreditation)
Accredited by the Council on Accreditation, an independent nonprofit that reviews human service agencies against national standards for quality and best practice.
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Virginia Department of Social Services
Licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services as a child-placing agency. That means we meet the state’s standards for training, approving and supporting foster families.
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VALCPA (Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies)
Member of the Virginia Association of Licensed Child Placing Agencies, which brings together Virginia’s licensed foster care and adoption agencies to strengthen services for children and families.
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VCOPPA (Virginia Coalition of Private Provider Associations)
Member of the Virginia Coalition of Private Provider Associations, which speaks up for private providers serving Virginia’s children and families.
Treatment Foster Care Locations in Virginia
Intercept Health provides Treatment Foster Care services across Virginia through local teams that recruit, train, and support foster families in communities throughout the Commonwealth.
Intercept Health’s local offices are located in: Roanoke • Lynchburg • Wytheville • Martinsville • Staunton • Chester • Chesapeake • Stafford • Rocky Mount
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Meet Our Foster Liaison
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Intercept Health provides the highest quality Treatment Foster Care in Virginia, offering families the training, personal guidance, and 24/7 support needed to make a lasting difference.
Serving families in and around Roanoke, Lynchburg, Wytheville, Martinsville, Rocky Mount, Staunton, Chester, Richmond, Chesapeake, Stafford and Danville.