Quick Facts about Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG)
» a private, non-profit, non-sectarian agency providing care to children and families
» licensed by the Interdepartmental Regulation of Residential Facilities for Children and the Department of Education
» member of the Virginia Association of Independent Special Education Facilities, the Virginia Association of Children Homes and the Council on Residential Education
» certified sponsor agency of the Teaching-Family Association
» services offered: Residential Services, John G. Wood School, Youth Emergency Shelter, Pathfinder Independent Living Services, and Clinical Services
» over 450 children and families received services in 2006
» children are referred by social services agencies, Commonwealth Catholic Charities or parents
Campus Facilities
» six residential homes at our 33 acre campus in western Henrico County
» one Independent Living Home
» John G. Wood School with therapeutic and healthcare wings and a library
» chapel and fellowship hall
» dining hall
» administration building
» staff housing
» recreational facilities include a gymnasium, softball and soccer fields, tennis courts and swimming pool.
After VHBG
Options (depending on the age and needs of each child)
- return to parents
- enter foster care
- pursue higher education or vocational training
- enter the military
- transition into Independent Living Services.
Residents are encouraged to join our active Alumni Association
Donating to VHBG through the United Way
United Way donors can designate their gift to VHBG.
9191 - CFC (Combined Federal Campaign) Federal employees
263 - Local Governments & Schools Campaign
3030 - CVC (Virginia Employees campaign)
3037 - United Way (everyone else)
Contributions may be mailed to:
Virginia Home for Boys and Girls
8716 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23294
Staff Leadership
President Christopher E. C. Schultz
Director of Child & Family Services Robert S. Milner
Director of Finance & Administration Judi Klass
Director of Development A. Loren Hatcher
Director of Human Resources Jennifer F. Bender