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A comprehensive youth development program of Virginia Cooperative Extension. Participants engage in hands-on learning experiences under the guidance of Virginia Cooperative agents and volunteers. Programs use experiential learning opportunities to teach the latest research-based subject matter knowledge and to foster skill development in effective citizenship, leadership, and other life skills.

Designed to help people with disabilities in learning new independent living abilities. The staff works directly with the consumer to teach these new skills through hands-on instruction. Together they write an independent living plan to meet individual needs, such as self-esteem, meal planning, financial management, obtaining housing and transportation and socialization. Additiional Languages Spoken, DARI & FARSI.

Animal Control: Coordinate information regarding lost or found animals Primary enforcement of Virginia animal control laws and related Powhatan County ordinances; can enforce all Virginia criminal and traffic laws Provide loving, compassionate care for all the animals that enter our facility Respond to citizen requests regarding animal related problems Work to find appropriate homes for our animals through adoption and rescue

Provides a thrift shop with used clothing, furniture, small appliances, fans/air conditioners, bedding/linen and household goods.

Offers temporary payments to needy persons caring for related children under 18 (or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19) who need support due to death, disability, absence of parent(s), and sometimes employment. Offers limited aid to unrelated children. Call for information on eligibility requirements and required documentation. Provides employment services to recipients, upon approval, through the Virginia Initiative for Employment Not Welfare Program (VIEW Program). Call for information on eligibility requirements and required documentation.

Provides library resources and services necessary to meet the evolving educational, recreational, and informational needs of the public, thus enhancing individual and community life.

Operation First Response serves our nation's wounded, injured and critically ill active duty Service Members and Disabled Veterans and First Responders with personal and financial needs. Services are provided from the onset of injury, throughout their recovery period and along their journey into the civilian world. Financial aid varies as each case is based on individual needs ranging from rent, utilities, vehicle payments, groceries, clothing, and travel expenses.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) is an assistance program that pays a monthly money payment to families with children who are in financial need.

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.

The health justice and public benefits work centers on improving healthcare access and outcomes for Virginians experiencing poverty to promote health equity and reduce disparities. We know that achieving better healthcare access and outcomes requires improving many different systems that impact social determinants of health. The work covers a broad range of issues including securing income support, improving health-promoting public benefits programs, expanding insurance coverage, fighting for mental health infrastructure, preventing medical debt/medical debt collection actions, and redressing disability-based discrimination.

Funding provided for fuel assistance. There are certain requirements that must be met in order to receive assistance, which will be approved by the Director. The Center will have a Financial Assistance Form you will need to complete. Assist only zip code 23223

An Employment Service Organization to provide transitional, supported employment and vocational services to individuals with disabilities who could not otherwise find and maintain competitive employment on their own.

Provides a State, military Baccalaureate college of English, Arts and Sciences. Offers Majors in Biology, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Economics & Business, Electrical Engineering, English, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Modern Languages & Cultures, Physics and Psychology. To reach the Admissions department, please call (540)464-7211 or toll-free (800)767-4207. To reach the Financial Aid department, please call (540)464-7208.

Provides eligible families with a monthly cash payment to meet their basic needs. For a child to be eligible he must be: *Under age 18, or if 18, will graduate from high school before age 19; *Going to school regularly if he is between the ages of five and 18; *Living with a parent or other relative; *A United States citizen or an eligible immigrant. Emphasizes personal responsibility. Provides services such as job skills training, work experience, job readiness training, child care assistance, transportation and other work related expenses. A child will not be eligible if born to or adopted by a TANF recipient more than 10 months after an applicant begins to receive TANF payments. The Division of Child Support Enforcement will send all support collected for this child directly to the family. This support will not count as income in the TANF program.

The Residential Program offers a safe and caring environment in which a young man can learn to identify, analyze, and acquire skills to cope with his problems, improve his academic and social skills, and develop self-confidence and responsibility. While the young men's primary focus is achieving a series of well-defined goals in their counseling program, the Residential Program encompasses a full array of wellness-building and skill-enhancement components.

Provides protection to the citizens of Hampton with a wide range of services, including: inspection of all food establishments, hotels, motels, tattoo parlors, and body piercing salons, public swimming pools and campgrounds; investigation of animal bites and childhood lead poisoning; beach water sampling and monitoring; processing of permit applications for on site water supply and sewage disposal systems; and advice on solid waste, insect, and rodent problems. For information regarding sewage spills or sewer back ups in homes or apartments, please call the Hampton 311 Call Center at (757) 727-8311.

Provides public housing and Section 8 (Housing Choice Voucher) rental assistance to very low income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.

Public library for residents of Norfolk.

Provides electronic benefits that can be used like cash to buy food at any store that has a sign displaying the Virginia Electronic Benefits Card or the Quest sign. Each eligible household will receive a card that may be used like a bank debit card to purchase eligible food items from your account.

Assists adults 18 years and older who are experiencing psychiatric, emotional and/or substance abuse problems.

Care Coordination connects older individuals with a variety of services and resources that are needed to stay well and independent.

Provides books, magazines, newspapers, microfiche, compact discs, books on tape and large print books. Offers personal computers with Internet access for public use. Offers programs for children, youth and adults. Also offers meeting space with audio visual equipment at no charge to non-profit organizations and for a small fee to for-profit organizations.

The clothes closet is available for all.

Provides medical care and prescription drug assistance to those who are eligible.

Henrico County Public Library promote reading and lifelong learning, connect people with the information they need, and enrich community life. HCPL encourage everyone to try the Library's online catalog, download an eBook, read a digital magazine, use the public computers or WiFi, or learn about any of the free programs like story times, computer classes, and more. Library Amenities Drive-up Book & Media Return Meeting room (seats 80) Conference room (seats 12) Study rooms(2 rooms, 1 seats 8 and 1 seats 4) Free Wifi 38 Public Computers Flatbed Scanner Printing and copying Quiet reading room