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Provides homes and compassionate foster parents for children who are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, or other family circumstances that prevent children from remaining in their homes. Also offers formal and informal kinship services. Services available through the foster care program includes placement services, teaching independent living skills, physical or mental health treatment, mentoring, and transition and independent living with a roommate.

Area office of Virginia State Police. Important numbers while traveling in Virginia: *Virginia State Police----#77 on cell phone. *Highway Helpline---------5-1-1 or 1-800-367-ROAD (TTY users call 7-1-1). Toll-Free, 24-Hours for latest information on road and traffic conditions or to report unsafe conditions. To view traffic cameras and travel alerts, go to www.virginiadot.org and click on Travel Center.

Coordinates planning for and the coordinated response to significant natural, man made, and terrorist incidents.

Department provides equal opportunities, competitive benefits and compensation to attract and retain high-performing and dedicated employees who are motivated and excited to serve our community.

Provides nutrition education and food vouchers for pregnant women, new mothers, and infants and children younger than age 5 who cannot afford an adequate diet and have a nutritional risk.

Circuit Court for Washington County within the 28th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Benefit programs for income eligible individuals and families as follows: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Food Stamps, Medicaid, State Local hospitalizations; Auxiliary Grant and General Relief(for burial). Social Service programs for families, children, elderly and disabled such as child protective services, adult protective services, 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. APS 24-Hour Hotline: 888-832-3858 CPS 24_Hour Hotline: 800-552-7096

Community Food Pantry sponsored and supported by Emmanuel UMC and other faith-based groups in the community.

This facility treats people who have sustained second or third degree burns to exterior surfaces of their body or to the respiratory tract that were caused by fire, excessive heat, flash explosions, hot steam or water, chemicals, electricity, or radioactive substances or heat.

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WRVA 1140 AM WRNL 910 AM WRVQ 94.5 FM WRXL 102.1 FM

Offers 8 beds of short-term inpatient care in a comfortable setting for persons with end-stage illness. Patients may be admitted to the hospice house for acute management of symptoms, for the final days of life or for respite care. Respite is a level of care that provides relief for the weary caregiver.

Weekday enrichment and engagement for older adults living with disabilities and/or dementia in Charlottesville and Louisa. Individuals outside these areas can also become members. The JREC program provides activities, healthy lunch, intergenerational connections, caregiver support, and health/medication management.

Provides low cost, quality dentures and related general dentist operated dental center.

Assists veterans and their families in obtaining state, federal and local benefits to which they are entitled. Act as informed advocates in the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims and serves as a clearinghouse providing information and assistance that will enhance the veteran's quality of life.

Operates several departments including a Criminal Investigation Unit, a Juvenile and Public Relations Office, and a Drug Enforcement Unit. Several specialty services are also provided to include but not limited to CSI, Honor Guard, and Police canine services.

Provide diapers, wipes, child hygiene and foods, clothing, etc.

Provides a group of members who work together to bring business growth to the area.

Birth death, marriage and divorce records for events occuring in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Vital records are available to immediate family members only: mother, father, husband, wife, adult son or daughter, brother, sister, grandparents, and adult grandchildren with valid ID. For information on ID requirements, please visit the Virigina Department of Health Office of Vital Records: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital_records/index.htm. Virginia's Office of Vital Records can be reached by phone at 1-804-662-6200.

Provides law enforcement and emergency services to the citizens of the county. Additional programs include: Senior Call In Program This program is in place for the elderly population who live alone to phone in each morning and let the communications officer know that they are okay. If they fail to call, an officer will be sent to their home to check on them if they cannot be reached by phone. To sign up for this program (at no cost), simply contact the Sheriff's Office at 276-773-3241. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) This program is aimed at the student population in the school system. Students are taught the dangers of drug use and ways to say "No". Project Child Find This project is in place so that parents may bring their children to the Sheriff's Office to have them fingerprinted. Special finger print cards are available at no cost for this valuable record. Education Grayson County School Resource Officers teach "Class Action," a law related education course which instructs high school students in areas such as character, responsibility, and respect for others. Crime Prevention The Grayson County Sheriff's Office is proactive in it's crime prevention efforts and coordinates many community services and crime reduction education programs. The Grayson County Sheriff's Office is also responsible for conducting home and business security surveys; managing the Neighborhood and Business Watch Programs, and being invovled in many community events and seminars. House Watch Program This free service is offered to all Grayson County residents. It allows a home owner the peace of mind that their property is being watched while they are out of town. A deputy will check your home at least once every day while you are gone. You can request a house watch by calling 276-773-3241. Child Safety Seat Inspections An Operation Kids trained deputy will inspect and install your child saftey seat for you. The deputy can also check your particular safety seat model to ensure that it hasn't been recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for potential safety concerns. Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver helps provide rapid response to save lives and reduce the potential for serious injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer's, autism, Down syndrome, dementia and other related cognitive conditions. Contact Karen Smith at (276) 773-3241 if you would like more information on this program. Child Identification Kits The Grayson County Sheriff's Office will assist you with the completion of a Child Identification Kit at no cost to you.

Responsible for operation of the landfill, trash disposal, recycling, composting, household hazardous waste collection, and environmental controls to safeguard the community.

The Farmville Area Bus provides public transportation to people living in the Farmville area. All buses have handicap access. The Farmville Area Bus also offers ADA Paratransit Van Service. The Service provides accessible public transportation throughout the Town and the Paratransit operators will provide door-to-door assistance for handicap individuals. For more information on this service, please call our office.

Provide FREE groceries every 1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesday 11:00am - 1:00pm and 2nd & 4th Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pm

The Office of Emergency Management, coordinates government and private agencies, citizens and businesses in preparing for natural or man-made emergencies and disasters.

Single adults and those with children, in imminent danger, can find temporary safe housing (from domestic violence) either in private apartments or hotels based on space availability. All clients have access to individual and group therapeutic counseling, case management, and support services. Housing assessments are conducted and referrals are made to help women secure permanent housing, employment, legal assistance and other services.

Nursing home providing several therapies including physical, occupational and speech therapy, specialized wound care, feeding tubes and trach care, as well as outpatient vital stim therapy for patients.