DePaul Community Resources is an independent, non-profit human services organization which serves the communities of Central and Southwest Virginia through our Treatment Foster Care, Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Services, and Adoption programs.

In conjunction with Virginia Division of Social Services and Division of Child Support Enforcement, The Virginia Paternity Establishment Program works closely with the birth registrars of each birthing hospital by providing training and education of our program. The program also provides education and outreach to parents and a variety of partners in the state of Virginia. Provides information on how to establish paternity if the parents are unmarried at the time of the child's birth. The biological father's name cannot appear on the birth certificate unless the parents complete the Acknowledgment of Paternity form. Hospitals are required to assist parents with completing the form at the time of birth at no cost as part of the child's birth registration. For further assistance, please telephone: 1.866.398.4841 or 804.285.5826 Unmarried parents can sign a form called the Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) prior to discharge from the hospital. This is a no cost at the hospital. Unmarried parents are provided a simple and convenient method in Virginia to place the father's name on the child's birth certificate. Minors do not need parental permission to voluntarily establish paternity in the Commonwealth of Virginia. You do not need to be a US citizen to sign this form and your information is confidential. Signing an AOP form does not affect benefits such as TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or Medicaid. Paternity establishment and custody are two separate issues. Under most circumstances, when unmarried parents have a child the child lives with the mother and she maintains legal custody. Either parent may seek visitation rights through the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court system in the county in which the custodial parent resides. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, you may name your child anything you like regardless of your marital status. You will need a current proof of identification as the AOP form must be notarized to complete the process.

Serves at-risk low income children ages 0-6 and their families. Offers prevention education and intervention services, case management services through home visits to families, and group activities where families can learn from and support each other. Satellite office in Louisa/Fluvanna County is also available for parenting needs: 434-589-0927 The mission of Child Health Partnership is to engage in partnership with low-income families with preschool children to improve family health and self-sufficiency. Serves the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and the city of Charlottesville.

Educates parents-to-be about newborn care, infant feeding and needs, pediatric care, adjustments to parenthood, newborn clothing and equipment, day care and newborn safety. Several classes are available, preparation for childbirth, breastfeeding, tour for expectant parents, and basics in baby care. Fees waived if on Medicaid or having financial difficulties. For information on any of our Parenting and Maternity Education Programs or to register, please call Health Connection at (434)654-7009 or toll free at 1-888-652-6663.

Pregnancy testing, referrals, pro-life options other than abortion, clothing and baby needs, and advice. Earn While You Learn Parenting Program (Pregnancy - Toddler).

DePaul Community Resources is an independent, non-profit human services organization which serves the communities of Central and Southwest Virginia through our Treatment Foster Care, Developmental Disabilities, Clinical Services, and Adoption programs.

The Children's Museum Family Engagement team supports caregivers through partnerships in the community as well as activities in our museums. The team focuses on core skills for school readiness using The Basics, advocates for children with disabilities and supports caregivers with information and strategies about learning through play. The act of play is essential to a child's development, contributing to their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being. With plenty of print and digital resources, along with museum-based learning experiences, The Children's Museum Family Engagement programs seek to provide learning for the whole family, engaging all caregivers in the power of play.

In addition to pregnancy options counseling and limited medical services our practical assistance includes: Life skills classes such as parenting classes and mom's support groups and Birth of a Family are offered and maternity and baby clothes (up to 24 month size) for eligible clients, emergency diapers and formula as available. Also have access to interpretors in almost any known language through on line live medical intrepretors. Do not perform or refer for abortions.

Provides intensive support information and education to new and expectant parents in their homes. These services are offered to women in their first and second trimester of pregnancy and their families who have been evaluated to determine family strengths and the need for home visitation services. The program helps families develop problem solving skills, effective parenting techniques and home management skills, and ensures that each child in the program receives well-baby care and age appropriate baby care.

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.

The ANPC provides emotional, spiritual and practical support to women and men facing any pregnancy situation by offering pregnancy tests, pregnancy decision coaching, limited ultrasounds, parenting classes; earn free baby items, reproductive grief care and no cost to you.

Healthy Families provide parents with the education, community resources and tangible support they need to help their families thrive. Free and voluntary home visiting program designed to provide a research-based, long-term support system for the parents of children ages 0-5.

An intensive, long-term home visiting and case management services are targeted toward helping families build a foundation for success, where the outcomes of our work are evident in stronger, more self-reliant families, a healthier community, and children who enter school ready to learn and succeed.

Baby Care: Free 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. Text 4 Baby: An educational program that sends free messages each week to your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your baby's first year. For more information, or to sign up, visit the Text 4 Baby website www.text4baby.org.

Provides an information and referral source for needed services that are available in the community, provides training for parents, and promotes an understanding of the special education process in our schools, provides support and information groups for families and educators of children with special needs, maintain a book and video library, promotes a working relationship between parents, educators, and our community resources.

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.

Provides mentoring and support services to first-time pregnant teens ages 19 and under. Roles models assist teens throughout her pregnancy and until the baby has its first birthday. Also provides case management services to pregnant teens through this difficult time in their lives, and help them make the transition to parenthood.

A four hour mandated parent education class necessary in court custody cases of a child.

Provides resources to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, parents, their families, allies, local parenting groups, and service providers.

Text 4 Baby: An educational program that sends free messages each week to your cell phone to help you through your pregnancy and your babys first year. For more, information, or to sign up, visit the Text 4 Baby website www.text4baby.org. 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.

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.

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.

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

Help parents develop essential leadership skills for engaging and collaborating with others in order to acquire positive outcomes for their children's academic, social and economic futures.

The Family Support Program offers weekly, confidential support/educational groups for parents and caregivers. During group meetings, parents and caregivers discuss issues concerning them, such as healthy discipline techniques, stress and anger management and child development. Participants are encouraged to learn from each other's experiences. Children can attend a Children's Group which meets at the same time as the Parents Support Group. Children's groups are designed to provide age (0-17yrs) appropriate activities which foster the development of positive self esteem, social skills, safety skills and feeling identification.