Resources for Youth and Families in Need
Foster Care
- The One Home Initiative: A collective of public and private agency representatives dedicated to reducing placement moves for children in the foster care system. This resource guide was developed based on research into the areas that are most likely to lead to placement disruptions. Behaviors most likely to lead to placement disruptions are but not limited to: running behaviors, physical, verbal, and sexual aggression, and self-sabotaging behaviors such as lying or self-harm. The guide is meant for both parents and professionals looking for resources when faced with challenges in placement.
LGBTQ+ Related
PFLAG: The first and largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. PFLAG is committed to creating a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed.
The Trevor Project: The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
National Council for Mental Wellbeing: Drives policy and social change on behalf of nearly 3,500 mental health and substance use treatment organizations and the more than 10 million children, adults, and families they serve. They advocate for policies to ensure equitable access to high-quality services.
Certification, Accreditation, and Licensure
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities/CARF
- Virgnia Department of Social Services(VDSS)
Advocacy
Voices for Virginia’s Children: Foster Care and Adoption
NAMI: Mental Health by the Numbers
State Agencies
Virginia Dept of Behavioral Health: Office of Child and Family Services
Virginia Dept of Social Services: Foster Care & Adoption
Virginia Dept of Social Services: Fostering Futures
Office of Children’s Services (OCS): Children’s Services Act/CSA
National Agencies
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration/SAMHSA
National Council for Behavioral Health: Mental Health First Aid