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Family Celebration & Mini disAbility Resource Fair!

Do you or a loved one have a disability? Would you like a night of fun and fellowship with opportunities to connect with other families and community resources? Come out to our: Family Celebration & Mini disAbility Resource Fair! This is a free event and will be co-hosted by Central Virginia's Individual and Family Support […]

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Independent Housing Options

Join the DBHDS Housing Team and learn about Independent Housing Options! You will learn general information about independent housing options in Virginia as well as participate in one of three breakout rooms (You can only attend one breakout room a session!): 1. Preparing for the Transition to Housing 2. Live-In Aides and Roommates 3. Creative […]

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Independent Housing Options

Join the DBHDS Housing Team and learn about Independent Housing Options! You will learn general information about independent housing options in Virginia as well as participate in one of three breakout rooms (You can only attend one breakout room a session!): 1. Preparing for the Transition to Housing 2. Live-In Aides and Roommates 3. Creative […]

Free

Program Subsidy Orientation

This orientation session is recommended for individuals/programs interested in the VDSS Subsidy Vendor Program to learn about the application process, all program requirements, and resources available to assist you, such as Child Care Aware of Virginia’s technical assistance and training programs, in collaboration with the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS). Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting […]

It’s Not Just Baby Talk

Participants will learn the importance of talking and singing with infants and toddlers. Participants will review the progression of language development. CDA Competency Goal: II VA Competency Goal: II Registrations: [email protected]   Zoom Meeting Capability to connect to Zoom with a web camera and microphone is required for participation. Log in information will be provided […]

Tireless Toddlers

The purpose of this workshop is to provide information on supporting the activity level of active toddlers and provide activities and experiences to enhance daily physical activity in group settings. CDA Competency Goal: II VA Competency Goal: II Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting Capability to connect to Zoom with a web camera and microphone is required […]

Language and Literacy for Infants and Toddlers

How do you develop the language and literacy for someone who does not talk? This training will provide you with critical tools and techniques to enhance your ability to communicate with the infants and toddlers in your care, and why it plays such a large role in the years after they have left you. CDA […]

Especially for Early Childhood Teachers

Join your Central Virginia Child Care Aware specialists for an open discussion about your challenges and success of being an early childhood educator. The agenda will be created by the participants. Technical assistance will be offered, along with a listening ear. Be prepared to share and support in a respectful forum. Registration: [email protected] Zoom Meeting […]

Autism Speaks Hosts: Celebration of Autism

Come celebrate Autism on 5 June 2020 with fellow parents, autism advocates and supporters. Murphy’s Irish Pub has provided us a fun environment to support each other, understand resources available in the community, learn proactive strategies for raising children, and network. he Journey program is designed to help parents identify the source of their child’s […]

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Briefing on New Supports for Families: Child Care Subsidy Expansion & Child Tax Credit

During the 2021 Virginia General Assembly session, legislation was passed that temporarily expands Virginia's child care subsidy program to families earning up to 85% of the state median income and to those parents who are in the job search process.
And new federal resources are available to families starting this month through the Child Tax Credit/Allowance, triggering monthly payments for eligible families with children.
But these resources are effective only if families take steps to access them. Please join a virtual briefing to learn more about these resources and how you can help connect families to them!

Free