View Search Results

Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is an evidence-based strength, balance and fitness program for adults 65 and older. Performing exercises that improve strength, balance and fitness are the single most important activity that adults can do to stay active and reduce their chances of falling. The entire curriculum of activities in the SAIL Program can help improve strength and balance, if done regularly.

Provides coaching, training and mentoring to early care and learning programs in our Region. Connects programs to other community resources that reinforce their efforts in providing quality child care.

TRIAD is a cooperative effort of law enforcement agencies (police/fire/sheriffs), senior citizens, and senior organizations, focused on reducing crimes against our most vulnerable citizens: our seniors

Provides child care information to the general public including lists of registered and licensed providers, available subsidies and parent tips. Offers information to those interested in becoming child care providers. Trains child care providers and registers and approves family child care homes.

Community Education and Provider Services provides information, assistance and support to individuals interested in becoming Fairfax County-permitted Family Child Care providers. CEPS offers ongoing training and support to Family Child Care providers currently permitted to operate a home-based childcare program in Fairfax County.

The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more.

Provides education to parents, caregivers, and children about injury prevention. Topics include: *Child passenger safety and car set safety checks *Bicycle safety *Wheeled sports safety *Water safety *Fire safety *Poison prevention *Falls safety *Choking, suffocation and strangulation safety *Holiday safety

The babysitter's training course is taught in a minimum of seven hours. It is designed for adolescents 11 years of age and older. The course is a dynamic, interactive, activity-based program providing the participants with numerous hands-on learning experiences. Each participant receives a Red Cross Babysitters's Guide, checklist, and course completion certificate.

Serves all middle school and high school youth in county with bike safety classes, car seat safety classes, car inspections and first aid/CPR instructions.

Offers classes to certify instructors to teach: First Aid, C.P.R., Life-guarding, Swimming, and HIV/AIDS Prevention. Certifies the public in the same courses at basic provider level. Also offers courses for adults and children.

The BabyCare program is a home-based program that fosters safe and healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by providing free education, care coordination, and support services from registered nurses to high-risk pregnant people and infants up to 24 months of age. Services Include: - intensive case management - coordination of care - portable cribs - education about prenatal care, birthing, infant care, parenting and community resources. Free child safety seats and booster seats are also available.

American Red Cross provide certified classes in CPR, first aid, babysitting, HIV/AIDS and lifeguard and water safety. Taught by Red Cross volunteers to the public. There is no age requirement. The purpose of this program is train individuals to overcome any reluctance to act in emergency situations and to recognize and care for life-threatening emergencies such as respiratory or cardiac problems, sudden illness, and injury. All facilities are physically impaired accessible with notification, hearing and visually impaired can be accommodated and individually read the materials and tests.

Child Care Aware of Virginia offer access to professional training opportunities through regional resource centers, partner affiliates and online at the Virginia Training Academy. Also offer free consultation services to child care providers via telephone, online, on-site, or via printed resources. This includes guidance on topics such as child development, child care regulations, quality enhancement, safety planning, family engagement, nutrition, accreditation, and more.

The Virginia State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) provides fire safety to the citizens of the Commonwealth by educating citizens and visitors about fire hazards and fire prevention techniques and identifying factors that increase risks from fire and implementing programs to reduce those risks.

Promotes the importance of child care and supports child care providers through recruiting, training and mentoring. Offers workshops and conferences and training classes for providers. Training programs are open to anyone willing to travel to the training location. Classes are held in the Fredericksburg area. Open to anyone from any city, county or state.

VDFP coordinates and delivers fire emergency services education and training programs for the fire and emergency response community, public, law enforcement and industry for the purpose of protecting and defending the commonwealth against the loss of life and property. VDFP offers training programs across Virginia through our Division Offices.

The BabyCare program is a home-based program that fosters safe and healthy pregnancies and healthy babies by providing free education, care coordination, and support services from registered nurses to high-risk pregnant people and infants up to 24 months of age. Services Include: - intensive case management - coordination of care - Pack 'N Plays - education about prenatal care, birthing, infant care, parenting and community resources. Free child safety seats and booster seats are also available.

The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more.

Provides a non-profit, non-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to the reduction of gun violence in Virginia by publishing and distributing newsletters, partnering with advocacy groups, and working closely with legislators to plan and support measures that help prevent gun violence.

The Child Care Office licenses day care facilities; monitors their compliance with local child care ordinances, state standards, and regulations ( Arlington Child Care Center Regulation & Family Day Home Regulation); and provides education and training for providers of child care. The Child Care Office maintains directories of child day care centers and family day care providers. You can also order these directories by calling 703-228-1685.

Offers to develop, expand and implement effective crime prevention and education programs for older Virginians. Triad works to improve the quality of life for seniors by providing an active exchange of information between local law enforcement and seniors to enhance the delivery of law enforcement services to this population.

Offers training to child care providers and child care referrals to parents in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach

Falls Prevention includes two programs: Falls Talk and A Matter of Balance. Falls Talk offers one-on-one interaction with a trained facilitator to help increase an individual's ability to prevent falls, to manage falls if they occur, and to become aware of fall threats (such as personal traits or circumstances that could cause a fall). It is open to individuals 50 years and older and is provided at the consumer's home or via telephone. A Matter of Balance classes help participants view falls and the fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, and change their environments to reduce fall risk factors. The eight-session series also promotes exercise to increase participants' strength and balance. There is no age limit for participants; the classes are offered at CVACL's main s

A MATTER OF BALANCE is an award-winning program designed to reduce the fear of falling and encourage activity. Classes are held once a week for 8 weeks or twice a week for 4 weeks. Each class is 2 hours. Workshop is FREE. You will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. Workshops are offer virtually or in-person.