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| https://web.archive.org/web/20131122141914/http://goodlatte.house.gov/press_releases/461 | GOODLATTE NAMES PEOPLE PLACES 'ANGEL IN ADOPTION' | 2013-10-09 | 2013 | 2013-10 | Republican | House | VA | Robert Goodlatte | G000289 | web.archive.org | legacy | GOODLATTE NAMES PEOPLE PLACES 'ANGEL IN ADOPTION' WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Goodlatte, a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption, named People Places as the Sixth District of Virginia’s 2013 “Angel in Adoption.” The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute’s Angels in Adoption Program is designed to celebrate individuals, couples, or organizations from across the nation that have made an extraordinary contribution on behalf of children in need of homes. Members of Congress have the opportunity to honor one nominee from each congressional district who is making a difference in the lives of children. “People Places has made a tremendous impact in the lives of children and families throughout the region,” said Congressman Goodlatte. “The principle starts with their name – the goal of this organization is to provide healing for troubled children in ‘people places’ or families, instead of facilities. They are truly putting the well-being of the children they serve first and working diligently to provide the necessary support and care. What started as a vision has transformed over the years into a reality that is today serving more than 100 children.” Founded in 1973, People Places was the first therapeutic foster care (TFC) program in Virginia and one of the pioneers in the nation. The agency's mission is to create effective community-based treatment services for troubled children and youth as an alternative to residential placement. They have had 37 discharges in 2013, with 81 percent of those to less restrictive settings, including adoption or reunification with family. This year they are on track for a record number of adoptions, with 15 adoptions finalized thus far. Currently, People Places works with approximately 90 families in the Shenandoah Valley and nearly 40 families in the Charlottesville/Albemarle area. “It is my honor to recognize People Places as this year’s ‘Angel in Adoption,’” said Congressman Goodlatte. “I congratulate People Places on 40 years of service and thank them, and the families they work with, for their dedication to making better lives for children in our community.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |