Be Ready for Severe Weather Hurricane/flooding season starts June 1. Are you ready? • Tips for staying safe » PDF • Learn more & get free mobile app » (Webpage-Spanish, Webpage-English) • Preparedness sales tax holiday May 25-31 » (Webpage-Spanish, Webpage-English)
Celebrate Foster Care Month Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to shine a light on the experiences of the more than 380,000 children and youth under 18 in the foster care system. The campaign raises awareness about the urgent needs of these young people and encourages citizens from every walk of life to get involved - as foster or adoptive parents, volunteers, mentors, employers or in other ways. • Governor's Certificate of Recognition » PDF • Get tickets to Governor's kickoff event (deadline May 16) » Webpage • Learn about becoming a foster parent » PDF • Children available for adoption » PDF
Do Something About Adult Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation Each year, thousands of older adults and individuals with a disability are mistreated by family members, by caregivers and by others responsible for their well-being. May is Adult Abuse Prevention Month. Take time to learn more about the signs of adult abuse, neglect and exploitation and how you can report suspicions of abuse. Also, take a look at our new Adult Abuse Awareness Month Calender for daily facts and events throughout the month of May.
Volunteerism & Service Conference The Virginia Service Foundation and AARP are sponsoring a volunteerism and community service conference in Virginia Beach on June 13. There will be numerous workshops and networking opportunities. The deadline for conference registration is June 2 at 2:00pm. • Learn more & register » Webpage