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The goal of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to identify, assess and provide services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Child Protective Services is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children. CPS 24-Hour Hotline: 800-552-7096

Advocates for the full participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Partners with employers and similar national organizations in projects to improve access and participation local communities, religious bodies, political processes, emergency planning, jobs, housing, health care, transportation and education.

Food pantry for the needs of food insecure members of our community.

Foster care is the provision of substitute family living for children (under age 18) on a 24-hour basis. Foster care is provided only after all reasonable efforts have been attempted to maintain the child's family unit.

A support group provides an opportunity for family members, caregivers, friends, and/or persons with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system that will help maintain the health and well being of its members. Exchanging practical information on caregiving problems and solutions, sharing ways of adapting to the continuing stress of coping. Sharing feelings, needs and concerns in a supportive, non-threatening and non-judgmental atmosphere, providing social contact for family members who feel isolated by constant, continual caregiving. Group will be for Caregivers and/or person with Early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia. The group will be divided with two. Either caregiver or person with dementia may attend or both.

Provides access to information, materials and programs for academic, professional and personal use.

Career and technical education for high school students. Offers instruction in auto body repair, auto mechanics, cosmetology, data processing, electronics, food services, health occupations, TV communications, masonry, welding, utility/heavy duty construction technology, carpentry, emergency medical technology, computer network administration and PC technology. Adult education is also offered through the Pruden Center.

Clients should schedule a Fair Housing/Predatory Lending appointment if they believe they have been victims of mortgage fraud, a loan scam, or discrimination in any aspect of the housing market. HCS counselors help clients understand their rights under fair housing law and help file complaints with the appropriate enforcement agencies.

Administers the Victim/Witness Programs which has been established to reduce the confusion and trauma that victims and witnesses of crimes experience by explaining the criminal process, and to ensure that these people are aware of the services available to them under the law. Contact the Victim/Witness Program at (540)332-3703 for more information.

Senior Community Services Employment Program (SCSEP). Provides skills through on-the-job training in such fields as office work, health care, food services and education. Also provides placement in part-time employment.

Provides public library and information services to the community, including circulating and non-circulating books, newspapers, magazines, videos, CD'S, government documents, walk-in, telephone and computer reference services, children and adults educational and cultural programs, public law library, local history room, public computers and typewriters, computer dial-in access to the catalog, and access to the Internet.

The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court. Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. on Term Days and civil days. Criminal court convenes at 10:00 a.m. Terms begin, 4th Thursday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct. All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's office. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Provides fans, and occasionally air conditioners, to people age 60 or older under the Cooling Assistance Program. Applications accepted beginning in mid-May for fans and mid-June for air conditioners. Air conditioners provided only to people with a medical need and who own their own homes.

The Military and Family Support Center (M&FRC) supports military, civilians and family members in achieving short and long-term employment, by education/training, and obtaining career goals in the private and public sectors. The program provides employment skills counseling to prepare customers for portable careers in the private and public sectors. Services also include resources for self-employment, small business and entrepreneurial efforts.

Assists Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher participants with counseling and saving funds to promote family self sufficiency. Funded by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development.

The Charlottesville Department of Social Services is one of 120 local departments in Virginia’s state-supervised, locally-administered public social services system. The Department is an agency of city government which administers federal, state, and local public assistance and family service programs.

Protects elderly and impaired adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation; enables adults to remain in the least restrictive setting; and assesses Medicaid eligible adults for nursing home placement.

A health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, including those who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for 24 months, those who have permanent kidney failure, and those who have been exposed to environmental health hazards. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it does not cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. Online applications can be completed at www.ssa.gov.

AARP volunteer and community programs focus on and support concerns that are important to older persons--health, economic security/work, consumer issues, and living independently.

InnovAge Virginia PACE provides senior care that helps older adults live life on their terms in their community. All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which helps older adults receive the healthcare and social support services they need through an interdisciplinary healthcare team. As an alternative to nursing facilities, InnovAge PACE provides nearly all medical care and social support at a center near your home.

Commonwealth Catholic Charities provide accurate, reliable interpretation and translation services for the legal, medical, education, business and social services communities in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Also offer Interpreter Training - an intensive, interactive forty-hour course designed for bilingual individuals.

Provides access to low-cost or difficult to obtain prescription drugs or supportive services that help patients take their medication as prescribed by their physician.

Bridgewater Village is the independent living section of Bridgewater Retirement Community. Providing supportive services to seniors 55 and above.

The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation & Community Facilities provides recreational, cultural, social, educational, environmental and fitness programs for the public that enhance the quality of life. In addition, the department is responsible for planning, developing, and maintaining city parks, cemeteries and recreation facilities.

Serves as the local government authorized board responsible for the administration and operation of the local school system.