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Centreville Couple Opens Home to 46 Foster Children

Governor Bob McDonnell recently honored Shak and Robin Hill for fostering 46 children through Fairfax County's Department of Social Services.

Shak and Robin Hill have six kids of their own, but since 1997, they've fostered 46 children through the Fairfax County Department of Social Services.

Governor Bob McDonnell honored the Hills earlier this month along with this year's Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Award. Here's more about the Hills from the state Office on Volunteerism and Community Service:

"Mrs. Hill works closely with Social Services to improve the placement process of the foster child and continues to work with social workers and the new permanent families during the transition period. Not only do the Hills serve as foster parents, but they also volunteer throughout the community in a wide variety of activities and organizations. Mr. Hill serves with various organizations, including the Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia (FACT), Congressman Wolf's Service Academy Advisory Board, and as a youth soccer coach and referee. Mr. Hill has been recognized for his leadership and elected by his fellow trustees as vice chairman of FACT, allowing him to directly impact the lives of domestic violence survivors in the Commonwealth. Mrs. Hill volunteers as a soccer coordinator, with Families in Support of Home Education (FISHE), and instructs an after-school Lego Club. Their son, Jake, is a medic and volunteers at Station 416 where, in 2010 and 2011, he volunteered more than 1,000 hours. Jake has even delivered two babies -- the first when he was just 16 years old! For the Hill family, serving their community is about more than giving back and being good citizens -- its about love and caring. With each foster child, they give their whole hearts knowing that, ultimately, the children will, themselves, learn to love and learn to trust others."


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