The goal of UMFS (formerly known as United Methodist Family Services) has always been to provide a network of services to enable children and families to realize their hopes for the future. Since our founding 110 years ago, we have moved with the times to address current and critical needs of children, youth and families throughout Virginia.

Touch a life. Create a future. It is our mission, a principle that guides our every action, and it comes as much from our hearts as it does our expertise.

In 2008 UMFS directly served or impacted the lives of more than 5,000 youth, children and adults across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our network of services includes FamilyCARE (Collaboration, Advocacy, Resources and Empowerment), treatment foster care, adoption services, intensive treatment services, school-based services, and Project LIFE. Our affiliate, Guardian Place, is an independent-living community for active seniors. Visit our website at www.umfs.org and discover how we are touching lives every day.