Volunteer Emergency Families for Children (VEFC) was initiated in 1979 by the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Department of Social Services, and the Virginia Council of Churches. Incorporated on May 29, 1980 as a private, non-profit, charitable organization, VEFC has since grown into a state-wide network bridging the gap between schools, businesses, churches, and youth-serving organizations. Since the inception of VEFC in Virginia, over 15,900 infants, children, and teens have been served through VEFC’s Shelter Care and Mentoring programs. Children and youth in crisis have experienced the nurture, care, and compassion of a VEFC family or mentor. VEFC has grown to be the largest crisis intervention, shelter care and mentoring program for abused, neglected, homeless and victimized children in the nation.

VEFC connects communities with highly trained and committed volunteers. These volunteers effectively meet the ever-growing needs of children and youth through broad-scale input from VEFC volunteers, local leaders, agency professionals, and staff throughout Virginia.

VEFC "You Make a Difference Award"

VEFC Family Receives FACT Award

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