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Circuit Court for Pulaski County within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Provide customers with job services, unemployment insurance services, labor market information services and employer recruitment services. Matches job seekers to employer job openings. Administers unemployment benefits for persons who have worked in Virginia and other states. Benefit claims may also be filed on the Virginia Employment Commission website at www.vec.virginia.gov or by calling toll free 1-866-832-2363. Provides information and services on other special programs such as the trade act program, alien labor certification, veterans, persons with disabilities, older workers, youth etc.

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 or assisted living facility placement.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. In emergencies after hours, call your local police at (540)468-2210 or the Statewide 24 hour Toll-free Hotline: (800)552-7096. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

A community-based program that serves alleged child abuse victims and non-offending family members with the goals of reducing trauma to alleged victims and prosecuting perpetrators of abuse and violence against children. The Center provides a non-threatening, child friendly environment where trained neutral forensic interviewers perform developmentally appropriate interviews with alleged child victims.

Community Programs encompass all of SCAN's prevention programs and initiatives that are at the community, state and organizational level. These programs are focused on the prevention of child maltreatment through the advancement of protective factors and trauma informed approaches in organizations, communities and systems.

Kingsway Apple Tree Project - Christmas for Inmate's Children. Apple Tree applications must be submitted by the inmate through the prison chaplain. Application Deadline is December 1.

For those facing financial hardship from unemployment, a family crisis, or a chronic medical condition, EnergyShare is Dominion's energy assistance program of last resort. There is no income guideline requirement, however, clients must have a disconnect notice. EnergyShare intake agencies determine eligibility for EnergyShare and may have additional requirements when qualifying customers for this program.

Provides training and workshops for parents and educators; maintains lending library of educational resources including books, videos and computer instructional items; assists parents in understanding information in order to make informed educational decisions; and distributes newsletters and informational guides several times yearly.

Offers an open-ended group for persons having experienced the death of a loved one. Provides support and education helpful to individuals processing grief. Assists caregivers/family members in understanding personal grief and mourning and to offer time for sharing and expression.

Provides a summer program and an after-school program during the school year for youth ages 6 to 18. Offers youth development programs in the following areas: Character and Leadership Development, Education and Career Development, Health and Life Skills, The Arts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation.

An educational prevention program serving middle and high school youth who are first generation to attend college, economically disadvantaged and/or need help in improving social skills and grades. Afterschool program consists of motivational life-skill workshops, guest speakers and field trips to colleges, sporting events, businesses, and exposure to culturally enriching activities. Youth perform community service through volunteering and runs the entire year.

Serves adult women with primary diagnosis of Intellectual Disability (diagnosis must be documented as originating prior to age 18). Services offered include: 1) Residential Care with awake/overnight staff in a home-like environment; 2) In-Home/Supported Living Care; and 3) Short-term Respite Care. Applicants must have source of funding, i.e. ID Medicaid Waiver, private pay funds. Provide comprehensive support services in a Christian community setting with the goal of helping each person experience the most independent and complete life possible utilizing person-centered planning. Administration and staff are constantly monitoring information from the health department and governor's office to help guide all decisions made regarding the safety and welfare of our the children, youth, and adults in our care.

Serves as the elected representative of the people who presides over Council meetings; acts as the ceremonial head of the city; and assumes other duties at Council's discretion.

SSI provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults who have little or no income or resources.

Empowering adolescents with factual, medical, age-appropriate knowledge and skills that will assist them as they navigate life by making good choices, developing healthy relationships, and embracing personal responsibility. Students will learn age-appropriate information about 1) human sexuality, 2) developing and understanding their values and attitudes about sexuality, 3) healthy relationships and interpersonal skills, 4) Human Trafficking, 5) responsible screen time - social media/internet safety and 6 ) how to exercise responsibility regarding sexual relationships, including addressing abstinence, contraception, and risks associated with sexual intercourse.

The general district court handles most traffic violations. The general district court also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions.

A special mentoring program for first time pregnant or parenting teens. Teens will receive education about taking care of themselves and their infants up to one year of age. Teens will benefit from assistance with setting educational goals, accessing healthcare, and planning for the future care of their infant.

Home improvement stores that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials and housewares to the general public

Virginia Works is the public employment service for all Virginians established to assist workers in finding suitable jobs and to assist employers in finding qualified workers, at no charge to either party. Virginia Works matches job seekers to employer job openings using the Virginia Workforce Connection online system (www.VaWC.virginia.gov), the largest database of employer listings in the Commonwealth. Staff can help with job searching, resumes, and applications, and the office provides a bank of computers for job seekers to use. If you lose your job, Virginia Works can help you with your claim for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. Claims can be filed online at www.vec.virginia.gov, or by phone at 1-866-832-2363. In all services, Virginia Works gives priority to qualified Veterans. For employers, Virginia Works provides assistance with UI taxes and with recruitment, screening, and referrals of candidates. Virginia Works also provides extensive labor market information valuable to both job seekers and employers, and more. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

Provides a federally qualified community health center that offers primary and preventive medical care to citizens of Nelson and the surrounding communities in Albemarle and Amherst County, regardless of ability to pay. Special assistance such as sliding fees, and medical interpretation are available.

Provides a Parent Resource Center with information for Highland County families and others concerned with the care and education of children with disabilities. The Center is open to any family who has a child who receives special education services or any family who suspects that their child may have a disability. It is also designed to sensitize educators to families' individual needs by promoting the parent/teacher partnership.

Intermediate care facility; offers those with mental disabilities a variety of services including dietary, nursing, social work, psychiatry, psychology, dental and various therapy disciplines.

Public Housing providing affordable housing to eligible low-income families, including single individuals, during a time that they are in need of decent, safe, and sanitary housing conditions within their financial means.

Delivers freshly prepared meals, nutritional supplements, groceries and counseling to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses. Meals are dietician supervised and meet 100% of U.S. recommended daily allowances (RDA). Also provides individual nutrition counseling, workshops, cooking classes, and publications.