Many serve low-income families and individuals. Where multiple services are needed, service delivery may be integrated within the agency or across the human services system to better serve those participating in our programs. We welcome review and comment on our programs and services from members of the community. Resources such as planning, budgetary and financial support, legislative and policy development, data research, staff development and training, public information and community education supports are available to all program areas. With an emphasis on community education, programs support elderly persons and adults with disabilities to maximize independence and enhance family and social supports.
Some services rely on volunteer support.
The mission of these programs is to advance the care, education and healthy development of children from birth to intermediate-school age. These programs are designed to enable children to live safely in families, to ensure that families remain safely together whenever possible, to protect children from harm and prevent abuse and neglect, and to ensure the normal development and long-term emotional and physical health of children by supporting families who provide for them. Through Virginia s Comprehensive Services Act , Family Services is able to access funding for purchased services for youth who have, or are at risk of having, severe emotional or behavioral difficulties. A main emphasis in the new act is meeting the needs of businesses for skilled workers, while meeting the training, education and employment needs of individuals. Volunteers provide invaluable support to ongoing work in specific program areas.