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Provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of child care, so they can work or attend education or training programs. Services are child centered and family focused and support the broader objective of strengthening families' goals of economic self-sufficiency and quality early childhood programs for their children. Participating families may select any legally operating child day care facility eligible to participate in the program.

Provides a non-profit agency whose mission is to promote a child-focused approach to the investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse by providing a safe, child-friendly facility, a multidisciplinary team response to abuse allegations, and professional support, education and advocacy. Offers the following services: Safe, child-friendly facility including a reception/playroom, interview room (with capacity to videotape), resource library, administrative office; funding for assessment and counseling services for child victims; coordination and facilitation of regular MDT case review and tracking of all local cases of child abuse; training and education for child abuse professionals and the general public; victim support and advocacy.

Health department offices provide assistance and referral for treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; free, confidential HIV testing and counseling. Free Hepatitis B & Hepatitis C testing available.

This initiative serves at-risk four year olds who are not being served by Head Start. Students must be four years old by September 30 in order to be eligible for the program. Preschool programs are located in nine elementary schools in Montgomery County: Auburn Elementary Belview Elementary Christiansburg Primary Eastern Montgomery Elementary (two classrooms) Falling Branch Elementary Gilbert Linkous Elementary Kipps Elementary Margaret Beeks Elementary Price's Fork Elementary Each preschool classroom serves no more than 18 four year olds with one teacher and one highly qualified aide providing a staff/child ratio of 9:1. Classes meet on all school days and students ride the school bus with other elementary students. Students must attend the preschool in the elementary school where they will attend kindergarten. The Virginia Preschool Initiative emphasizes collaboration among the home, school and community to provide a quality program which fosters the development of the whole child. A safe, nurturing environment is provided at each location which promotes active exploration, curiosity, and an excitement for learning.

Provides nutritional food to income eligible individuals and their families. Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards are distributed to acquire approved purchases. Individuals may visit the web site to determine eligibility. For lost EBT card call customer service at 866-281-2448. You may also go to your local DSS office to receive a new card.

Houses the suicide hotline and is the designated information and referral center for Maryland 2-1-1 for the entire eastern shore of Maryland. Advocates and provides a wide range of services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.

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.

The Child Care Subsidy Program provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of child care so they can work or attend education or training programs. The Child Care Subsidy Program services are child-centered and family-focused and support the broader objective of strengthening families' goals of economic self-sufficiency and quality early childhood programs for their children. Participating families may select any legally operating child day care facility eligible to participate in the program.

Provides assistive devices to individuals with sight and hearing impairment(s) who meet financial eligibility criteria. Also helps the needy obtain eye examinations.

Offers an array of services for cancer patients and their families. Screenings, diagnosis, education, support groups, and resource referral are just a few ways assistance is offered for patients.

Senior Centers offer a wide variety of structured and unstructured activities and classes. Activities are designed to enhance health and wellness, strengthen the mind and give older adults an opportunity to enjoy time with friends. Activities and classes offered may include fitness, dancing, computer, seasonal parties, woodcarving, painting, cards, board games and a variety of craft programs. Exercise equipment, ping pong tables, and a pool table are also available.

Provides services, substitute care, and supervision for a child on a 24-hour basis until the child can return to his or her family or be placed in an adoptive home or another permanent foster care placement. Local departments of social services provide training for foster parents. The training is designed to help foster parents understand and manage the needs of children in their care.

Intake and advice hotline that aids low-income clients in receiving advice more quickly, and screening for possible attorney representation. Six LawLine intake workers screen, interview, and advise eligible callers. Most of the workers were previously Virginia Legal Aid Society paralegals and secretaries with substantial experience in working with Legal Aid Society clients. They are supervised by two full-time attorneys, each of whom has fifteen or more years experience in representing low-income clients.

Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and food vouchers to improve the health of women, infants, and children under the age of five years.

Providing education & resources to the Dialysis Patient Community. A nationwide, non-profit, patient-led dialysis organization with membership open only to dialysis and pre-dialysis patients and their families.

Provides emergency care and transportation for sick and injured; saves and protects property and life against fire.

Provides a juvenile and family matters court service unit that has jurisdiction over minors who have been charged with an offense, who have committed status offenses or traffic violations, or who have been neglected or physically or sexually abused. A juvenile is anyone who is under 18 years of age. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.

Provides services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a clinical setting; supports families with ASD by increasing knowledge of the disorder and its evidence-based treatments; increase awareness of ASD at the community level Services include: clinical consultations; home consultations; school observations; classes for parents, students and professionals about Autism and ABA; program coordination; supervision of full and part time home based programs; resource and referral services and individual education program (IEP) development.

Distributes donated food to people who are in emergency situations and a diaper pantry.

Providing professionally managed youth sports, quality athletic fields, trails, award-winning parks, the Pittsylvania County Community Center (home office), and Dog Park.

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits. SSI payments are also made to people age 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial qualifications.

Provides a variety of quality recreational and leisure opportunities to the citizens of Augusta County. Maintain several parks and facilities throughout the county that can host a wide range of activities. Visit our web site for program schedules and senior activities.

Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults sixty years of age or older and incapacitated adults age eighteen or older. If protective services are needed and accepted by the individual, local Adult Protective Services social workers may arrange for a wide variety of health, housing, social and legal services to stop the mistreatment or prevent further mistreatment. Services offered may include home-based care, transportation, adult day services, nutrition services and legal intervention in order to protect the adult. Services may be arranged for individuals in emergency situations who lack the capacity to consent to services. To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call your local department of social services or the Virginia Department of Social Services' 24-hour, toll free Adult Protective Services hotline at: 1-888-832-3858.

A membership organization comprised of businesses serving our community. With over 600 members, the Chamber acts as a voice for businesses in the region while also providing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and increased community exposure.

This ministry provides encouragement and support to spouses of military men. This group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in the Fellowship Hall. A quality pre-school and home-school program is provided.