Voluntary Registration (VR) is a form of regulation available to family day homes that are not required to be licensed. Becoming licensed can be overwhelming for those only wanting to care for a few children at a time. Family day homes that are VR have four or fewer children in care at any one time, …
Our Immediate Response hotline received a call last fall. 8-year-old Brian* was a victim of sexual abuse that occurred while he was playing at a friend’s house. His parents, upset and not sure where to turn, called our Immediate Response hotline. Given the severity of the trauma, Brian was quickly able to begin treatment with …
Through working closely with child care providers in Virginia, ChildSavers has listened and learned that child care deserts are not the only deserts effecting our communities’ youngest children and their families—food deserts and lack of access to nutritious food continues to impact under-resourced communities. The Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) is a federal …
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Rose Kelley is the owner and child care provider for RK Child Care & Services located in Petersburg, Virginia. Starting her business in 2012 after retirement, Rose now dedicates her time providing child care in the Petersburg community after many years of seeing how hard it was for families to find safe, quality, and reliable …
Art is one of the most powerful therapeutic modalities we offer the clients of ChildSavers. For almost 100 years, our therapists have utilized tactile tools – such as art materials – to help children feel more comfortable during their treatment. As far back as 1926, in partnership with volunteers from the Junior League of Richmond, …
Why is parent or caregiver therapy important for children in their own healing process? Caregivers are continually managing multiple life stressors: child care, housing, finances, interpersonal conflict, domestic or community violence, even a family history of abuse or neglect, health, or problems at work. Any or all of these challenges may reduce a parent’s capacity …
12-year-old Jason* was referred to the ChildSavers therapist based at Thomas C. Boushall Middle School after recent encounters with his father that led to an increase in behaviors such as defiance, inability to regulate anger, stress, and several suspensions from school. Previously, Jason was a strong student and was even enrolled in the college readiness …
Mandy Welsh is a preschool teacher at the Kingswood Christian Preschool in Crozet, Virginia. Prior to her time at Kingswood, Mandy gained experience in sales and administrative roles before transitioning to working in the early child care sector. In April of 2022, Mandy began participating in ChildSavers Child Development Associate (CDA) Credentialing program, part of …
At ChildSavers, we believe ALL children can be safe, happy, healthy, and ready to learn. Our Child Development Services (CDS) team is a critical part of ChildSavers and through this program, our team of child development experts provide free or low-cost training, technical assistance, and resources for child care providers to deliver quality care. We support …
Donna Sandiford is the owner and childcare provider of Something 4 U Childcare located in Richmond, Virginia. She initially started her childcare services when she needed to dedicate full-time care for her son. Seeing how successful Donna was providing care for her son’s needs, she was approached by her son’s specialist about providing the same …
