Welcome to ELEVATE

Supporting Professionals Who Support Youth

A flexible, trauma-informed learning experience designed to support professionals working with youth in Virginia’s foster care system. Built to fit into real-world practice — not add pressure.
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Who this portal is for

This space is designed for professionals who support youth involved in foster care, including:

  • Case Managers

  • Social Workers

  • Community-based partners

  • Behavioral health providers

  • Foster Youth-serving professionals across your state

What you’ll find in ELEVATE

  • Trauma-Informed Learning

    Short, practical lessons grounded in trauma-informed and youth-centered approaches.

  • Real-World Scenarios

    Scenario-based learning that reflects real situations professionals encounter.

  • Practical Tools

    Resources you can apply immediately in your work with youth and families.

  • Flexible & Self-Paced

    Learn on your schedule — pause, return, and revisit anytime.

How it works

There’s no required order, start where it’s most useful.

  • 1. Choose a topic

    Select learning areas most relevant to your role.

  • 2. Learn at your pace

    Engage with short lessons, tools, and scenarios.

  • 3. Apply in practice

    Use insights to support youth in real-world settings.

Core Learning Areas

Professionals may explore all topics or focus on specific areas based on their role.

  • Youth Development & Decision-Making

  • Safety, Abuse & Exploitation Prevention

  • Legal Rights, Advocacy & Systems Navigation

  • Digital Literacy & Online Safety

  • Life Skills & Transition Planning

  • Education & Career Pathways

  • Family Dynamics & Support Systems

  • Health, Wellness & Resilience

ELEVATE is intended to complement existing services and professional practice.

It can be used as:

A supplemental learning resource, a conversation starter with youth, reinforcement for skills discussed in sessions, and/or a self-paced option between appointments.