Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving children in crisis since 1846. Nearly 50% of VHBG’s budget is supported by philanthropic dollars and community volunteers play a critical role in supporting the organization’s needs. Our Mission : At VHBG, our mission is to help children across Virginia with emotional and behavioral health concerns by facilitating the healing process using a teaching-family approach. The care children receive from our group homes, alternative K-12 school (John G. Wood), and therapeutic resource center restores hope to them and their families who then find the courage to thrive. Our Belief : We believe all children deserve to grow up surrounded by a loving, nurturing family. All children deserve encouragement, protection, and a sense of belonging that come from supportive adult relationships in a healthy family environment and a safe supportive community. After all, a healthy family is critical to every child’s ability to live a successful life.