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Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults aged 60 and over and incapacitated adults over 18 years of age and provides services when persons are found to be in need of protective services.

Provides services, substitute care, and supervision for a child on a 24-hour basis until the child can return to his or her family or be placed in an adoptive home or another permanent foster care placement. Local departments of social services provide training for foster parents. The training is designed to help foster parents understand and manage the needs of children in their care.

The BabyCare program is a home-based program that fosters safe and healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by providing free education, care coordination, and support services from registered nurses to high-risk pregnant people and infants up to 24 months of age. Services Include:

• intensive case management
• coordination of care
• portable cribs
• education about prenatal care, birthing, infant care, parenting and community resources.

Free child safety seats and booster seats are also available.

Encompass Community Supports provides nutritious, frozen meals to adults 60 and better unable to leave their homes due to illness, disability, or frailty, and those who have no assistance preparing meals. Delivered on a set monthly schedule, home delivered meals are developed and based on guidelines from the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) and are low in sugar and salt to accommodate special diets. Donations are encouraged to help offset costs, however not required. Home Delivered Meals funding is provided in part by various entities such as Meals on Wheels America.

Connecting Asian American Pacific entrepreneurs with each others and mainstream Virginia through resources, networking, business development opportunities, and public and economic policy advocacy.

Food distribution on the 3rd Thursday of each month.

The Homicide Support Group Program brings friends and family of murdered victims together in regional support groups. Trained mental health providers will facilitate the groups for local victim service agencies, law enforcement, medical and mental health providers to refer victims to these valuable services.

Provides a private school for elementary aged children.

Solid waste collection services including: Residential Trash Brush Collection Bulk Collection Residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Drop-Off Recycling Convenience Center Services Check website for an overview of all services and their guidelines.

A constitutional office directed by the Sheriff, who is elected at-large for a four-year term.responsible for the enforcement of all laws enacted by state and local governments, and for the investigation of felonies and misdemeanors committed in Washington County. Responsible for the security of the Washington County Courthouse, the judges, court personnel and individuals who visit the courthouse. The Civil Process Division serves all civil and criminal papers on individuals who reside in Washington County. The Communications Section dispatches calls to all police, fire and rescue personnel within Washington County and the Towns of Abingdon, Damascus and Glade Spring. The Division of Animal Control oversees the enforcement of County ordinances and state laws pertaining to the control of domesticated animals and the operation of the C. C. Porter Animal Shelter. The Division of Litter Control handles litter complaints and operates the Assign a Highway Program. Additional telephone numbers: Investigations: 276-676-6021 Civil Process: 276-676-6010 Washington County area: 276-676-6277 Bristol Line: 276-669-7134

Provides a variety of services to victims of domestic violence with any need related to the violence. Services are free and confidential and include: Emergency Shelter Children's Program Transitional Housing Support Groups Court Accompaniment and Advocacy Hospital/Medical Accompaniment Crisis/Supportive Counseling Criminal Justice information and referral Assistance with obtaining Protective Orders Transportation Aftercare Services to past residents for up to a year Assistance with filing for Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund

National forest recreation facilities, campground, hiking, swimming, boating, picnicking, hunting, sight seeing. Provides up to date information on public demands, perceptions, values, and benefits from outdoor recreation, wilderness, and urban forests and describe how local community conditions and demographic shifts will affect these resources. Office is wheelchair accessible; however, outdoor areas are not.

The Women's Center offer a variety of services to assist in a job search, whether seeking employment, changing career paths, re-entering the job market, or entering it for the very first time. The Women's Center also administer the Myers Briggs type indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory.

LIFE Support group explores alternatives to abusive situations, interaction with other members to encourage personal growth through peer interaction, domestic violence information and exploration/awareness of personal options. Also facilitate the expression of emotions and thoughts created by a domestic violence situation in a safe and structured environment.

The Progreso Center for Literacy & Citizenship is a community development and advocacy program that seeks to serve and empower immigrants to improve the quality of their lives and of their communities through education, immigration services, and leadership development.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond strive to be an effective influence, ensuring youth are life-ready for college, technical training, military or gainful employment. The program offerings and learning opportunities are increasingly individualized and youth-led, enabling members to cultivate their own voices for leadership and change.

A group of business women who meet regularly to network with fellow business women and support our community by providing local scholarships. Awards 3 scholarships per year to high school students, young mothers attending Germanna Community College and women over age 25 for further education. Application is announced in the local newspaper and is available in early April. Submission is due by June. Also raises money for Services for Abused Families.

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging provides supportive services and functions as an advocate for persons 60 years of age and older.

Recreation Center offering local residents the opportunity for exercise, cultural events, and classes.

This program provides training, digital access, new internet ready devices for seniors (age 60+), to help them connect to services (which are mostly online nowadays), stay engaged and be less isolated.

Helps families provide health insurance, including dental coverage, to children younger than age 19. The FAMIS MOMS program provides health care coverage for pregnant women. Encourages pregnant women to get early and regular prenatal care. FAMIS Select helps families pay for private or employer-sponsored health insurance. At least one child must already be enrolled in FAMIS before the family can enroll in FAMIS Select. Allows families to choose between covering their children through FAMIS or through a private or employer sponsored health plan. Dental services for children enrolled in FAMIS or FAMIS Plus are provided through the Smiles For Children program. The Smiles For Children program encourages good dental health and recommends regular check ups. Children's medical services covered by FAMIS include: doctor visits * well baby checkups * hospital visits * vaccinations * prescription medicine * tests and x-rays * dental care * emergency care * vision care * mental health care * well child checkups.

Operates Waiver homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. Each home is located in a residential community and is staffed 24 hours a day. Staff are responsible for supporting the individuals with activities of daily living, accessing community resources, encouraging self- direction, and developing and maintaining connections with family members, friends, and other natural supports.

Provides support services for persons affected by HIV. The entry point for Ryan White Part B Services. Case Management and Patient Navigation services for persons living with HIV or HCV. Transportation vouchers and food pantry for those living with HIV ONLY.

Provides job search assistance to individuals, and recruiting and referral services to employers. Services available to workers include job referral and placement, referral to training, and job search skill building activities. Services available to employers include screening and referring applicants for job vacancies, providing critical labor market information for business and economic planning, and coordinating Employer Advocacy Committee activities. Other service that are administered include Foreign Labor Certification, Migrant and Seasonal Farmwork, Rural Services Program, Work Opportunities Tax Credit, Trade Act Assistance, Veteran's Services, Employer Services, and the State Monitor Advocate.

Veterans representatives are available to help with issues related to transitioning from a military career to civilian employment. Comprehensive career services can encompass help job referral, job training, and job placement assistance.