Treatment Foster Care in Lynchburg, VA
Every child deserves a safe, loving home. Intercept Health's Lynchburg team recruits, trains and supports treatment foster parents in Lynchburg and the surrounding counties, so children with emotional, behavioral or medical needs can heal in a family close to home. Start with our short qualification form, and our local team will take it from there.
Address
1033 Claymont Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Contact
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
24/7 on-call support for current foster families
Why Central Virginia Needs Foster Families
Lynchburg has about 200 children in foster care, and nearly 70 of them are waiting to be adopted, according to the More Than Enough foster care data project. There aren't enough foster homes to go around. In February 2026, local foster care workers told WDBJ7 that children have spent nights in social services offices in Lynchburg and Roanoke while they waited for a home, and that homes for teens are especially scarce.
Every new foster family in Lynchburg, Bedford, Amherst and Campbell means one more child can stay close to home.
Hear From Virginia Foster Families
How to Get Started
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Fill out the qualification form
The first step is completing an inquiry or qualification form. This allows the Intercept Health team to learn more about your interest in becoming a foster parent and answer any initial questions.
It only takes a few minutes. A member of our Lynchburg team will follow up, usually within one to two weeks.
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Attend an information session and meet the team
After submitting an inquiry, you will meet with members of our Treatment Foster Care team. This meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about the program and determine if fostering is the right fit for you.
Learn how treatment foster care works, ask questions and meet the people who will support you. Find an information session.
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Complete training and your home study
Training helps foster parents develop the knowledge and skills needed to support youth with emotional and behavioral challenges. Training topics often include trauma-informed care, behavior management strategies, and communication techniques.
You'll complete Pressley Ridge foster parent training and a home study, often at the same time. Most families are certified in about 3 to 6 months.
Lynchburg: See the full requirements.
Areas We Serve
Our Lynchburg office supports foster families in:
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City of Lynchburg
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Bedford and Bedford County
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Amherst County
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Campbell County
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Appomattox County
In the Roanoke Valley? See our Roanoke office.
Our Lynchburg Office
Intercept Health Treatment Foster Care, Lynchburg office
1033 Claymont Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Frequently Asked Questions From Lynchburg Area Families
Start Your Journey in Lynchburg
Ready to make a difference for a child in Lynchburg or the surrounding counties? Fill out our short qualification form or call 844-987-5437, and our Lynchburg team will walk you through every step.