Last fall, ChildSavers launched a new partnership with Colonial Heights City Public Schools and the Virginia Health Care Foundation (VHCF), offering access to trauma-informed mental health services for children at Lakeview Elementary School. VHCF awarded ChildSavers a two-year $264,195 grant to support the Nurture Now: Helping Kids Shine initiative, including the hiring of a full-time
“Raising children is sacred work. It should matter to us all.” ~US Surgeon General, Vivek H. Murthy The US Surgeon General recently released an Advisory titled “Parents Under Pressure” on the mental health and well-being of parents. “Surgeon General’s Advisories are public statements that call the American people’s attention to a public health issue and
“Crowns” — simply defines the beauty of hair for the African diaspora. Black women have been creating heads of art for centuries. These designs uplift the spirit and the nation as part of a regular routine or for special occasions. On the final Saturday before the launch of the school year, the ChildSavers lobby was transformed
This article is the first part of a summary of the history of our organization researched and written by independent historian, Christopher Graham of Richmond, Virginia. A full copy of our history with citations is available here. You can also view the FY24 Annual Report here to learn more about how we are currently impacting
Young children need physical activity every single day, so how can we do that if we aren’t getting outside because of cold and wet weather? Lots of materials can be used indoors or outdoors to promote physical development. Aside from getting fresh air, physical activity can be incorporated into daily circle or even music/movement activities.
VQB5 providers are working hard to learn the CLASS tool and new ways to demonstrate effective teacher-child interactions consistently in their classrooms. Our Child Development Services team provides extensive outreach to let providers know how we can support their professional development goals; however many providers reach out to us directly. Donna Goff, owner of Starling International
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14-year-old Shaun was referred to ChildSavers initially through our School-Based Services program and eventually transitioned to being seen at our Outpatient clinic. Shaun was struggling with low self-esteem, negative self-image, and feelings of grief related to the death of his grandfather. As a result, he had difficulty expressing and sharing his emotions. When he started
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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