Impact Living Services

Impact Living Services Changing Outcomes, Changing Lives

Foster Care and Mental Health Services Across Virginia

Impact Living Services (ILS) is a non-profit agency dedicated to changing outcomes for at risk youth and families throughout Virginia. ILS is a licensed child placing agency providing treatment foster care services and transitional living services focused on assisting youth in foster care by promoting interdependence so that each youth may reach their individual potential socially, academically, v

ocationally and relationally. In addition to providing an independent living and foster care services, ILS provides outpatient counseling, therapeutic mentoring, and other community-based services to all eligible clients in the Central Virginia area.

08/27/2026

What makes Impact’s Independent Living Program different? 💙

It’s about meeting young adults where they are and helping them move toward where they want to be.

Our team provides guidance, encouragement, resources, and practical support as young adults build the skills needed for independence.

🌱 Support today can help build confidence for tomorrow.

👉 Learn more about our Independent Living Program.

Kids thrive when they know they are safe, supported, and capable. 💙Helping children build emotional security can look li...
08/25/2026

Kids thrive when they know they are safe, supported, and capable. 💙

Helping children build emotional security can look like giving them choices, listening to their feelings, celebrating small wins, and reminding them that they don’t have to navigate challenges alone. 🌱

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s helping kids develop the confidence to try, grow, and keep going.

💙 Support builds confidence. Connection builds security.

08/25/2026

What exactly is play therapy? 🧸💙

Play therapy gives children a safe, age appropriate way to express feelings, work through challenges, and build healthy coping skills, often through the language they know best: play.

In this reel, Courtney Nicely explains what play therapy is and how it can support children’s emotional well being.

👉 Learn more about counseling and play therapy: https://impactlivingservices.org/programs/counseling/

08/24/2026

The numbers tell part of the story. 📊💙

Our 2025 Independent Living stats highlight the young adults being supported and the impact of having resources, guidance, and a strong support system during the transition to adulthood.

Behind every number is a young person working toward their goals.

🌱 That’s what the work is really about.

👉 Learn more about Impact Living Services’ Independent Living Program.

08/21/2026

Independent Living = more than just "living independently." 💙

It's about developing the confidence and practical skills needed to navigate adulthood, from managing money and finding employment to maintaining housing and setting personal goals.

And perhaps most importantly, young adults don't have to figure it all out alone.

👉 Learn more about Independent Living at Impact Living Services.

Trauma triggers can sometimes cause strong emotional or behavioral reactions—even when we don't immediately understand w...
08/19/2026

Trauma triggers can sometimes cause strong emotional or behavioral reactions—even when we don't immediately understand why. 💙

A trigger might be a **place, sound, situation, conversation, relationship dynamic, or feeling** that reminds someone of a past difficult experience.

Learning to recognize your triggers can help you:

🧠 Understand your reactions
💬 Communicate your needs
🌱 Practice healthier coping strategies
🤝 Build stronger relationships
💙 Respond with greater self-awareness instead of judgment

**Remember:** A reaction is often a signal that something needs attention—not a reason to feel ashamed.

When schools, families, and support professionals work together, students have a stronger foundation for success. 💙At Im...
08/18/2026

When schools, families, and support professionals work together, students have a stronger foundation for success. 💙

At Impact Living Services, we believe student success goes beyond the classroom. Collaboration, communication, and the right support can help young people build confidence, navigate challenges, and reach their goals. 🌱

🤝 Stronger partnerships.
📚 Stronger support.
💙 Stronger outcomes.

Let’s work together to help every student thrive.

08/17/2026

What exactly is play therapy?

Play therapy gives children a safe, age-appropriate way to express feelings, work through challenges, and build healthy coping skills, often through the language they know best: play.

Learn more about counseling and play therapy at Impact Living Services.



👉 Learn more: https://impactlivingservices.org/programs/counseling/

08/12/2026

POV: You work in IL and somehow say these things way too often. 😂

But honestly… we wouldn’t have it any other way. 💙

We LOVE our IL supervisors and the heart, humor, and support they bring to our young adults every day! 🌱🫶

For first responders, shift work is part of the job, but its effects don't stop when the shift ends.Irregular schedules ...
08/11/2026

For first responders, shift work is part of the job, but its effects don't stop when the shift ends.

Irregular schedules and demanding calls can impact sleep, mood, relationships, and overall emotional wellness. Recognizing these challenges is an important step toward building resilience and preventing burnout.

Whether it's getting quality rest, connecting with your support system, or talking with someone you trust, small steps can make a meaningful difference.

💙 At Impact First Responders, we're committed to supporting the well-being of those who serve our communities every day.

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316 Brook Park Place
Forest, VA
24551

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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