May is National Foster Care Month Gene Marrano May 17, 2022 1 min read A non-profit organization that works to place Virginia children in foster homes says there has been a steep decline in the number of people looking to become foster parents – perhaps its even in a “crisis mode,” as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Health system director says no spread from recent Hepatitis caseNext: What to do – and not do – if you encounter a bear cub Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025