UMFS (United Methodist Family Services)

UMFS (United Methodist Family Services) is a comprehensive community service organization dedicated to supporting children, youth, and families in Virginia, including residents of Louisa County. They offer a wide range of programs and services, including foster care, adoption, residential treatment, and prevention services. Their mission focuses on providing trauma-informed care and educational support to help individuals achieve stability and success. The organization operates specialized educational programs such as Charterhouse School, which serves students with diverse needs, including those with IEP classifications like Autism Spectrum Disorder and Emotional Disturbance. UMFS also offers family support, permanency planning, and skill-building services to promote long-term well-being and stability for families and children in the community.

Services:

• Foster Care (Treatment Foster Care, Kinship Treatment Foster Care)
• Residential Treatment (Child & Family Healing Center)
• Adoption Services (including Post Adoption Services)
• Prevention and Family Support Services (Caminos Program, Family Support Partners, Functional Family Therapy, Intensive Care Coordination)
• Skill-Building Programs (Courage to Succeed, Project LIFE)
• Specialized Education through Charterhouse School

Contact information and locations are available on their website.