| Are you prepared? |
Do you know what to do if a hurricane hits? Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 20 - 26. Learn now what to do before, during and after a hurricane and how to deal with the hazards that can come with one.
• Learn more » Web site
• Virginia Department of Emergency Management » Web site
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| Governor Kaine bestows prestigious STAR award |
Governor Timothy M. Kaine, today honored Diane Asbury, the social services District Manager of the Lynchburg District Office of the Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) for her Early Intervention Project. Asbury, along with six other individuals or teams of state employees were recipients of this year’s Governor Awards and recognized for their outstanding service to the Commonwealth during an awards ceremony.
• Media release » PDF
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| Providers can teach parenting skills |
If you work with children and families, here's a training session just for you. "Nurturing Parenting Programs" is a three-day facilitator training course, sponsored by Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, slated for June 18 - 20 in Richmond. "Nurturing Parenting Programs" have a proven track record of preventing the recurrence of child abuse and neglect.
• Brochure & registration form » (PDF, Word)
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| You can change a child's life |
Nearly 8,000 of Virginia's children do not have a permanent home. Have you ever considered becoming a foster parent? These children need love, encouragement and support from caring families and individuals like you. During May, National Foster Care Month, VDSS honors our foster care workers and salutes those who open their homes to these children. Learn more about the positive difference you can make in a child's life:
• Flyer » PDF
• Learn more about foster care » Web page
• First Lady's "For Keeps" program » Web page
• News release » PDF
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