Recognizing Early Childhood Professionals Please join Governor McDonnell in recognizing the contributions of early care and education professionals. Their efforts make it possible for many parents to earn a living. Their energy and dedication not only fosters cognitive development in pre-schoolers, but also learning and creativity in school-age children. • Governor's proclamation » PDF
Knowledge Center Offline The Knowledge Center (KC) will be unavailable June 10-20, 2012 as it undergoes a significant upgrade led by the Department of Human Resource Management. This upgrade is the first since its 2006 inception. During this timeframe KC users will not have access to any courses. We apologize for this inconvenience and encourage you to complete all online training and other activities in the KC prior to June 10, 2012.
May is Foster Care Month Virginia has approximately 4,530 children in foster care because their families are in crisis and unable to care for them. You have the power to provide a supportive and lasting presence in their lives. Call your local department of social services to learn how you can help in your community or visit the National Foster Care Month — Change a Lifetime Campaign website to learn ways to make a lasting difference in the life of a child. • Learn more about foster care » Webpage