Virginia Home for Boys and Girls

Henrico County · dedicated 2017 · 8716 West Broad Street

The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG) is among the oldest children's homes in continuous service in the United States. Founded as the Richmond Male Orphan Society in 1846 for the "maintenance and instruction" of orphaned boys, it was incorporated by the General Assembly on 9 March 1847. At first located on Church Hill, it moved twice before relocating to this site in 1957. Its name was changed to Virginia Home for Boys in 1975. Girls were admitted to the residential program in 2003, and the name became Virginia Home for Boys and Girls in 2004. Since its founding, VHBG has evolved to provide group care services, therapeutic resources, and the John G. Wood School.

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