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TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families): Direct payment assistance program for families with children in which the child is deprived of maintenance, care, and guidance due to the absence of a parent or parents or the in-home parent's inability to provide maintenance, care, and guidance.

To offer individuals of all ability levels, no matter physical, cognitive or economic situation, the opportunity to experience outdoor activities with the surrounding community. White water rafting: Rafting on the James river. 3 hour trip. All gear provided Rock Climbing: Rock Climbing at Manchester Wall. 3 hour adventure. All gear provided. Fishing. Fishing from a mixture of local ponds in Richmond and Henrico. Fishing gear provided. Licence needed for 16+ (will discuss options for those interested) Hiking. Animal meet and greet with James River Parks System. 1-2 hour hike along the James River after nature center. Paddle Boarding. 2-3 hour paddle at a mixture of location options on the James River.

Provides health information and some screenings (including blood pressure)in the community or at work sites, churches, worksites and schools to help individuals with questions regarding a variety of health topics. Educational programs which focus on changing lifestyle behaviors are an important component of the program.

An intermediate nursing care facility. Provides physical and speech therapy. Will take dementia patients on a case by case basis. Offers respite care.

Offers transportation for individuals with disability in ADA area of bus routes in Suffolk, VA. Must be certified as disabled.

The Highland County Department of Social Services provides services ranging from protective services for children, aged, and adults with disabilities to employment services. The department is also responsible for the administration of SNAP, Medicaid, and Energy Assistance Programs. Information and referral services are available to all citizens.

Information relative to voting and registering for voting

Services include screening, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of people exposed to specific diseases such as tuberculosis (TB), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV/AIDS (including PrEP), food borne illnesses, etc. Information is given regarding preventing disease, recognizing symptoms, and obtaining treatment.

Offers benefit programs for income eligible individuals and families as follows: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), SNAP (Food Stamps), Medicaid, State and Local hospitalizations; Auxiliary Grant (AG) and General Relief (GR) for burial or cremation. Provides social service programs for families, children, elderly and disabled such as Child Protective Services (CPS), Adult Protective Services (APS), Foster Care to children, Adoption Services, adult services adoptive and foster home studies, custody investigations, adults and nursing home screenings and placement. Offers fuel assistance based on total income and number of persons in the household. Offers client transportation based on eligibility. Local APS/CPS Hotline: (540)387-6040; Monday-Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Richmond APS 24-Hour Hotline: (888) 832-3858 Richmond CPS 24-Hour Hotline: (800) 552-7096

Provides an opportunity for any low-income parent in the region to attend a safe-sleeping educational program and to receive a Graco Pack and Play crib at no cost.

Permits for on-site sewage disposal systems and private well water supplies. Food establishment plan reviews, routine inspections, and annual permitting. At various times, special classes may be available for certifying commercial food handlers. Oversee campgrounds, swimming pools, migrant labor camps, hotels, child and adult care facilities and rabies control.

Offers domiciliary, independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care for eligible former military personnel.

One of the centers in Care Connection for Children,a statewide network of Centers of Excellence for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Each center serves a large geographic area and provides leadership in the enhancement of specialty medical care and Medical Home, assistance in coordinating care and services, assistance in obtaining health insurance for the child, information and referrals to community resources, Family to Family support, and training and consultation with community providers on CSHCN issues.

Serves the counties of Lee, Wise, Scott and the city of Norton through a full range of planning and development activities. These activities include Technical Assistance, Economic Development, Regional Coordination and Community Service.

In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Division of Rehabilitative Services collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society. May provide limited transportation to clients when no other options are available. If there are any questions relative to transportation, please call.

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Provide immunizations against communicable diseases, investigate reportable diseases within the community and offer public health recommendations and disease control measures.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of three components; Fuel Assistance (FA), Cooling Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: Is offered during the beginning in mid-June. Must meet eligibility requirements.

Provides state public assistance programs and temporary financial assistance to families and individuals in need.

Public library for the residents of Newport News located in the Denbigh area.

Offers support groups to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons and their families. Groups meet once a month. Also offers support lines. Call for information on local chapters.

Administers county taxes, business licenses, and processes locally filed State income taxes.

This home ownership program supports low income families in attaining affordable permanent housing. The program partners with the family and volunteers to build a simple, decent home. Families are expected to complete 300 hours of sweat equity (volunteer labor) toward the building of habitat homes. Families must participate in an educational program. The home is sold to the family at a minimal cost with a no interest mortgage.

The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for providing prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and coordination for large-scale emergencies and disasters, both natural and human-caused, to the citizens of City of Petersburg for the purpose of saving lives and preventing property damage.

Provides a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) for all special education children ages two to twenty-one. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed for each child who qualifies for special education services under IDEA. The IEP is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of the individual child. Provides an elementary educational institute and preschool that offers adaptations for test taking, audiological evaluation and diagnosis and Child Find Service for disabled students.