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 Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025