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BLOOMS: Care navigation from maternal and child health specialists who can connect with other health department and community resources as well as provide guidance and education. Baby Care: Education and case management services provided by a registered nurse to pregnant women and infants up to 2 years of age who are Medicaid eligible. Resource Mothers: 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. Car Seat Program: Free, new car seats, including infant convertible seats and booster seats for older children, are available to families who qualify. Parents must attend a short instructional session to learn the correct placement and use of the car seat or booster seat.

Offers a life affirming Christian ministry, committed to the holistic support of women, men and their families facing unintended or potential pregnancy. The Center is non-profit and all services are free, respectful, and confidential. Provides free pregnancy tests, counseling on all pregnancy options including abortion, parenting, & adoption; birth control and emergency contraception information appointments, post-abortion counseling, baby and maternity clothing, baby items, and practical support to women and men in unexpected pregnancies, regardless of background, beliefs or situation. Counseling, educational and medical services are offered.

Partnered with The Post Institute to develop a curriculum for a six week parenting skills development class. Classes will be offered to counties/cities in which TMC is already providing in-home services.

The New Parent Support Program (NPSP) helps military parents, including expectant parents, to increase their parenting skills so they can provide a nurturing environment for their children. The NPSP professional home visitors are Registered Nurses and Licensed Social Workers who provide supportive and caring services to military families. NPSP services are free, voluntary & confidential.

Families First is a home visiting program for expectant and parenting first-time mothers. Family support workers provide regular home visits to assist mothers in nurturing and caring for their children and themselves. Family support workers share information, videos, and activities about childbirth preparation, child health and development, parenting and parent/child interaction and local resources.

Counseling services are offered for all ages and for a variety of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, etc. Based on the wraparound process, therapists and family care coordinators focus on recognizing family strengths which can be used to build the solutions that will work for each family. Telehealth options also available if preferred.

Through home visits, public health nurses coordinate medical appointments and provide information on prenatal care, the birth process, infant care, parenting and community resources. Program staff in Louisa and Fluvanna Counties are also available for parenting needs: (434) 589-0927

Prevention Services Division offers an extensive range of programs and services to youth, families, and communities. Each youth prevention program and service is evidence-based and proven to be effective. We offer creative, informative, and skill-based programs, classes, trainings and workshops that support individuals and families in leading healthy, successful and productive lives.

Free parenting classes for any caregiver of a school aged child.

Offers parenting classes and related programs to graduate students, local schools and parents throughout Lynchburg and the Central Virginia area. The classes teach parents positive discipline skills and how to encourage their children, which helps to foster their success in school. The center also provides a variety of related services, including such special programs for parents as a class that offers families of children with school behavioral problems an alternative to school suspension. Classes are taught in the community, access by bus/wheelchair, etc. may vary.

Provides co-parenting classes for parents or other custodial individuals going through change in family life. This class teaches parents how to manage conflict and how to effectively parent when living in two separate households. Separation, divorce, economic changes, and the addition of a new spouse can all bring added stress to two parents who are trying to parent children from separate homes. This class gives valuable reminders, simple tools for managing conflict within the family, and information about your children's developmental needs.

Offers parenting skills classes, usually in sessions of 4-7 weeks and targeted towards parents of a particular age group.

Mentoring program for pregnant teens. These adult role models have successfully raised their own children and assist the teen throughout her pregnancy and up to the baby's first birthday.

Home visiting program for pregnant women and infants up to age 2. Assessments are done to determine needs. Covers infants from birth to age 2. Provides home visiting with education on how to take care of baby, monitor weight, blood pressure, nutrition, and pregnancy information. Provide assistance to mother for smoking cessation.

Mentors pregnant teenagers up to the age of 19 from the prenatal period to the infant's first birthday. Information provided includes nutrition education during pregnancy to enhance healthy babies that are born with a normal birth weight; family planning and prevention; breastfeeding encouragement and counseling; continuing education through completion of high school or GED/adult education; resources available for community assistance; WIC, Medicaid, TANF and other applicable services; provides young parents with information about child development and child safety for a stable and nurturing environment for a healthy, happy baby; reduce repeat pregnancy rate; and reduce infant mortality and death rate of infants.

Series of classes to assist parents in how to help their children develop responsibility, cooperation, courage and self-esteem. Classes for parents of teenagers include sessions on sexuality and substance abuse. Interested participants should call the Prevention Division to determine when and where classes are being offered.

Provides information and a support center for families, educators and anyone interested in the education of children with disabilities. The center provides workshops, newsletters, referral services, lending library and direct support through listening and problem solving with families.

Engaged Fathers and Men improve the quality of children's lives by supporting fathers in becoming more Responsible, Empowering, Available and Loving men in the lives of their Children. Provides encouragement and support and resources and information to support their parenting goals. Children NEED fathers and fathers NEED their children. Engaged Fathers and Men helps to strengthen this relationship. Contact Eddie Harris at 434 882-1026 or 434 296-4118 ext. 227. ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

The Expectant Mother Program's purpose is to not only provide traditional case management, but also educational, emotional and everyday support specifically for pregnant and new mothers. Medical attention will be coordinated and arranged with local health facilities that will provide general and prenatal care. One-on-one counseling services will include counseling services with a psychologist and professional counselor. Parenting Support Groups that utilize evidence-based parenting support groups will be provided as the woman prepares for child birth and may also include other family members for navigation and co-parenting services.

The Parent Teacher Resource Center (PTRC) is an information center for Stafford County families and others concerned with the education and care of children with disabilities.

Parent Education and Family Stabilization Courses for Married and Unmarried Parents/Guardians/Grandparents

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 free pregnancy tests, free ultra sounds (up to 12 weeks), maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby furniture and other baby items. Pro-life counseling and other services available as needed. Earn While You Learn Program offers parenting education classes. All services are free and confidential.

Programs offers: Healthy Families is a home based family support for expectant and new parents and individualized parenting education; to include support and referral. Services available for pregnant women, infants and children up to age five. Also assists with community resources as well as devlopmental screenings and strategies to help babies reach milestones. In addition, program offers Infant Play Group where babies up to twelve months growth/development information, socialization with other parents.

Mentor program for pregnant teens. These adult role models have successfully raised their own children and assist the teen throughout her pregnancy and up to the baby's first birthday.