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| Virginia
Department of Social Services |
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| To identify, assess,
and provide services to children and families in an effort to protect children,
preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Child
Protective Services is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling
families to provide adequate care for their children. |
Contact
Information:
730 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
804.692.1900
http://www.dss.state.va.us/family/cps.html |
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| Children's
Home Society of Virginia |
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Provides birth parent
and pregnancy counseling for any resident of Virginia facing an untimely pregnancy
or child-related crisis. Temporary foster care is available with agency-licensed
families within the community. Adoption services are provided for birth parents
who choose placement. A variety of adoption options are supported including open
adoption of all types and traditional placements. A private nondenominational,
statewide child welfare agency supporting every child's right to expect a permanent
family.
Contact Information:
4200 Fitzhugh Avenue
Richmond, Virginia
23230
(804)353-0191 / (800)247-2888
http://www.CHSVA.org
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| Children's
Home of Virginia Baptist, Inc. |
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Offers a residential
facility in which neglected, dependent children, ages 2 to 17, can experience
home living, build character and become well-rounded men and women.
6900 Hickory
Road
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
(804)590-2080 |
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| UNICEF
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For more than 53 years
UNICEF has been helping governments, communities and families make the world a
better place for children. Part of the United Nations system, UNICEF has an enviable
mandate and mission, to advocate for children's rights and help meet their needs.
http://www.unicef.org/ |
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| American
Humane Association |
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The Children's Division
conducts research and develops materials to aid public and private agencies responding
to child maltreatment nationwide.
http://www.americanhumane.org/
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| National
Black Child Development Institute |
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Since 1970 NBCDI a
nonprofit organization has provided and supported programs, workshops, and resources
for African American children, their parents and communities in education, health,
child welfare and parenting.
http://www.nbcdi.org/ |
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| National
Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information |
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The Organizations Database
describes 129 national organizations that focus on child abuse and neglect or
child welfare issues.
http://www.calib.com/nccanch/database/index.cfm |
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| Children's
Defense Fund |
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CDF provides a strong,
effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak
for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority
children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs
of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into
trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
www.childrensdefense.org/
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| Child
Welfare League of America |
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The Child Welfare League
of America is the nation's oldest and largest membership-based child welfare organization.
We are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of
children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
www.cwla.org
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