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Free ongoing support for families of children/youth with special needs. Help families to coordinate care and to connect with the medical and community-based services specific to each child’s individual needs, including special education. We offer information and resources to anyone seeking information about children with disabilities (enrollment not required).

Provides educational programs for preschool through 12th grade. Offers adult, vocational, gifted, technical, and special education.

Multifamily housing provide safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to eligible low income families and individuals

Twice-monthly meetings provide information and encouragement to persons caring for a chronically ill or incapacitated person, most of whom suffer from dementia.

Health care and follow-up is provided for well and sick children, immunizations, education, counseling and referrals on child care and parenting issues.

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.

Provides a continuum of home, community and school based programs including: Intensive In-Home Services, Home Based Counseling, Therapeutic Day Treatment, Mental Health Support,; Substance abuse services, 7 Challenges, Adolescent Sex Offender Services, Parental Sensei Services, Therapeutic Mentoring. The Virtual Residential Program is a distinctive service designed to provide families, schools, and communities with a diversion alternative to unnecessary out-of-home placements and/or to expedite successful step-down of youth following residential or psychiatric placements.

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.

Provides for the administration of the city government.

Offers physical and developmental assessment that is important for infants and children at regular intervals. Offers health education for parents.

Is a 619-bed facility housing male and female inmates at the maximum, medium and minimum security levels.

A four hour mandated parent education class necessary in court custody cases of a child.

Provides screening for and investigation of confirmed communicable disease. Offers immunizations for overseas travel, adults and college-bound students. Cost varies. Offers miscellaneous services such as HIV and TB testing and the screening, examination and treatment of sexually-transmitted diseases which are free to the public regardless of income.

Oasis provides a 'Client Choice' food pantry, where clients shop for their personal grocery needs and hygiene essentials. Clients may visit the pantry once a calendar month. Hours are Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 10a-12p, first come, first served.

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore receives building materials, appliances, furniture, tools and more that have been donated by corporations, construction companies and individuals and then sells these items to the general public at 40% to 90% off retail prices. All proceeds from the ReStore support providing adequate housing and home repairs in partnership with local families in need. $35 fee for donation pick up: 703-369-6145 or [email protected].

Offers a range of activities and services which are designed to meet the information and learning needs of all ages and to facilitate their enjoyment of library resources, reference and information services, special collections, specialized book and non-book material, and alternative format reading materials.

Provides free insurance counseling for individuals age 60 and older and disabled persons over 18 and their families. VICAP, the Virginia Insurance and Counseling Assistance Program, helps them to understand Medicare, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Insurance. Assistance in choosing a Medicare Supplement Insurance or Medigap policy is also provided. Counseling can be done by telephone or in person. The program can also assist eligible clients sorting through complicated medical bills and patients' rights issues such as grievances and appeals.

The Tidewater Regional Alternative Education Program (TRAEP) provides academic instruction to at-risk children who have been expelled from school, who have had multiple, long-term suspensions, or who are in need of a transitional placement when returning from a state learning center. Special education services are provided by certified special education teachers to students who need both alternative education and special education.

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialist can provide training to persons who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing and their families and training to businesses, nonprofits, and professionals that serve persons who have a hearing loss. Responds to request for information and referrals on niche topics related to hearing loss including, but not limited to, where to find sign language classes, support services, assistive technology, and more. Specialist promote public awareness about services via exhibits at local-regional events. Specialist assist clients with their telecommunication needs including applications, assessments, installation, training and troubleshooting specialized telecommunication equipment.

TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) provides temporary financial assistance to eligible families with children. The family receives a monthly cash payment to meet their needs.

The Energy Assistance Program consists of three components: Fuel Assistance assists low-income eligible households by supplementing home energy costs. Applications are accepted the second Tuesday in October through the second Friday in November. Crisis Assistance assists low-income households with energy related emergencies. Applications are accepted November 1st through March 15th. Cooling Assistance assists households in acquiring or repairing cooling equipment and /or payment of electric bills to operate cooling equipment. Applications are accepted June 15th through August 15th. Additional information about EAP is available at www.dss.virginia.gov. Apply online anytime at www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

Provides the authority to hear serious criminal matters called felonies as well as misdemeanors that are appealed from the General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts. Family matters, including divorce, child support and custody are also handled in the Circuit Court.

To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.

The purpose of the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is to provide an independent forum to: (1) resolve juvenile and domestic relations disputes and other legal matters in a fair, efficient, and effective manner; and (2) protect the rights of all parties before the Court pursuant to the laws of Virginia and the Constitutions of Virginia and the United States. The Court will advance the best interests of youth and families; and serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by holding individuals accountable for their actions.

Provides low income housing for elderly (age 62+) or disabled. Apply directly at the apartment building. Income guidelines apply.