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The Fredericksburg Health Department provides a broad range of public health services including maternity, family planning, immunizations, WIC services, communicable disease control, women's health, sexually transmitted diseases and environmental health.

Temporary care arranged for children who cannot be in their own homes and who have been placed in foster care by the court.

Provide housing for elderly persons that are at least 62 years old; disabled or handicapped with incomes that meet the FY income limits.

Offers year round child care for children ages Infant-PreK. YMCA Childcare provides children with real experiences and exposure through a proven learning process. Our licensed, developmentally appropriate program is a self-initiated, hands-on discovery environment that allows children to explore and discover while thinking independently and solving problems.

Responsible for investigating all valid reports of abuse and neglect of children and providing services to ensure protection from abuse and/or neglect.

The Taxpayer Assistance Program (TAP) helps Arlingtonians meet their tax obligations by offering them the opportunity to apply for a short term loan to cover their tax bill.

Provides free income tax assistance to low-income people filing forms 1040, 1040EZ or 1040A. Assistance is provided from February through April of each year by appointment. Participants should bring all the necessary papers with them. Please call for an appointment.

Medical assistance for blind, disabled, elderly, families with dependent children, pregnant women. Depending upon the category the recipient can be eligible for a variety of medical services including prescriptions, medical visits, hospitalization, payment of Medicare premiums, etc. Eligibility can be determined at the website. As of 7/1/06, Federal law requires all Medicaid applicants and recipients (upon annual renewal) to document their US Citizenship and identity.

Fathers in Training (FIT) provides a supportive environment where young fathers can learn to parent their children, become financially responsible and learn about relationships, health and sexuality. in an environment that is conducive to learning and will address some very serious barriers to effective fathering such as domestic violence, anger management, conflict resolution, responsible fathering and working with support systemsand employment. FIT is geared to the protection of children and family. Twenty week (20 sessions) training sessions . Participants must complete at least 17 out of 20 sessions in order to receive a certificate of Program Completion.

Provides a government lending arm for housing program and repairs for low-income applicants. Serves the counties of Augusta, Rockingham, Highland, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren and Clarke and the Cities of Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro. Provides repair grants to elderly (62 years and older) very low-income rural homeowners that may be used to remove health and safety hazards by repairing roofs, providing a sanitary water and waste disposal system, installing screens, windows, insulation or taking other steps to make the home safe. No age restriction for 504 loans, must have very low income. Loans are at 1% interest rate for up to 20 years. Other restrictions and requirements may apply.

Chief prosecuting officer for the city or county. Responsible for initiating charges and prosecuting people who have been accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses and looking into allegations of major fraud, organized criminal activity and corruption and unlawful conduct by public officials.

A program to provide nutritional food to low-income individuals and families. Plastic card and pin number distributed to recipient which will be scanned by grocery store employee for approved purchases. If card is lost or stolen, recipient needs to contact their caseworker. EBT (electronic benefit transfer) cards are available within (7) days if the criteria is met for those with little to no income. Replacement of card will deduct $2.00 from upcoming food stamp benefits.

Park and recreation facilities make communities desirable places to live, work, play, and visit, thereby contributing to the ongoing economic vitality of communities throughout our country.

Preschool program runs concurrent with the Augusta County school calendar and is a full day program, 5 days a week except for one Friday of each month. This Friday is used for screenings, teacher trainings and home visits. Assessments for math and literacy are completed three times throughout the year to track students' progress and ensure preparedness for kindergarten. Family Service Workers work with every family to provide support outside of the classroom and to foster a positive relationship with schools.

Assist the elderly and disabled with Spring Cleaning and Yard Work for people who are unable to do these task for themselves.

Provides a wide range of leisure activities to the residents of Christiansburg. A Senior Citizens center is located inside the recreation center and has the same hours. The Senior Center provides recreational programs. In addition to the Recreation Center and Harkrader Sports Complex, Christiansburg Parks and Recreation staff maintain the following facilities in town: Circle Park Depot Park Downtown Park Huckleberry Trail (Town of Christiansburg portion) John Lemley Park Kiwanis Park Summit Ridge Park Wall Street Park Wayside Park

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

Operates a 24-hour emergency room for emergency medical care. Patients seen in an Emergency Room basis. Xray, CT scan, full service lab on site for ER patients and outpatient referrals.

Alcoholics Anonymous is fellowship of people sharing experience, strength, & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution; does not with to engage in any controversy, neither endorses nor opposes any causes. Our primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety. 24 hour telephone support. List of AA meetings in Northern Virginia. Literature available for purchase.

Shop at Goodwill retail stores for great bargains on clothing and accessories, furniture, kitchenware, art, music, toys, books, electronics, collectibles and much more. We offer thousands of new and used items at unbeatable bargains. Boost your wardrobe and home furnishings with name brands and designer labels that you can afford. We offer full lines of men's, women's and children's clothing. And, with constantly changing inventory, you never know what you will find. And, remember, when you shop Goodwill, not only are you getting quality, brand-name merchandise at unbelievably low prices, you are also helping your neighbors in need. The dollars you spend support our Work and Training programs for people with disabilities and disadvantages.

Person-centered Options Counseling is an interactive decision support process where people are supported in making long-term support choices that reflect their unique preferences, strenghts, needs, values, and circumstances. Options Counseling is provided by individuals trained and practicing according to Virginia's Statewide Standards.

The Wage and Hour Division administers a wide variety of labor laws providing minimum wage, prevailing wage, overtime, child labor, farm worker, family and medical leave, and many other protections to covered workers in the United States.

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP)consists of three components; Fuel Assistance (FA), Coolng Assistance (CA) and Emergency Crisis Assistance (CAP). The FA component is intended to provide supplemental assistance to offset the rising costs of heating expenses. The CAP component is intended to provide assistance with heating equipment needs and emergency fuel outages. Fuel Assistance opens the second Tuesday in October. The last day for applying is the second Friday in November. Main Qualifications: Have a heating need, meet the income and resource levels, include all persons living in the household, live in an eligible living arrangement and meet the citizenship requirements. Crisis Assistance applicants must meet the following: income level, resource level. Deposits: Opens the first working day in November. May only receive once per lifetime per fuel type. (Natural gas, electric and LP gas) Heating Equipment: Opens November 1st or the first working day in November for Replacement, purchase, or repair of primary heating source. Primary Fuel: Opens the first working day in January. It is for those that did not receive fuel assistance. Requires cut off notice for electric and gas. Almost out of fuel oil, wood, coal or island purchased kerosene. Cooling Assistance: Is offered during the beginning in mid-June. Must meet eligibility requirements

Offers employment services and teaches interviewing skills and resume preparation. Service includes locating training and employment in a variety of fields. Offers access to employment resources including computers for self-directed job searches. Offers a variety of job preparation and career exploration workshops, GED preparation and training through books & videos available to use on site. Provides both subsidized and unsubsidized job placements and transportation to interviews.

Provides outdoor experiences and academic programs, at no cost, for inner city and at-risk youths, including a multi-week summer camp. Extends programs throughout the school year with The Reading Adventure Program(RAP). Aspire Connect 2016 students participate in an after school program where reading enrichment is the core focus. The Environmental Education Center offers programs to community groups. Facilities available in non-summer months for rental for corporate conferences, retreats, group adventures, and special event rentals. Children's programs include: *Academic Summer Camp * Reading Adventure Program * Aspire Connect 2016 * Environmental Education Center * Dark Sky Observatory * Outdoor Adventure * Team Challenge * High Ropes Challenge Course * Carilion Climbing Tower and Observation Deck * Sports * United States Tennis Association Tennis * Aquatics * Basketball