Family First Virginia Kinship Resource Guide and Navigator Programs
Virginia Kinship Resource Guide
Phone: 888-593-1972 (Available 24/7)
Website: https://kinshipvirginia.com/
The Virginia Kinship Resource Guide seeks to assist kinship caregivers by providing resources for financial assistance, legal guidance, and other types of issues that caregivers face when raising children in order to provide stability and support in the home. This guide features community-based and local supports, statewide and national resources, frequently asked questions, and continuing education opportunities.
Family First Virginia Kinship Navigator Program
Website: http://familyfirstvirginia.com/prevserv/kinship_nav.html
The Virginia Department of Social Services, in partnership with local departments of social services, sponsors 5 Kinship Navigator Programs, where kin caregivers may receive information, referral, education and advocacy for kinship families.
Arlington Department of Social Services:
Serving: Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince Williams, Loudoun
Bedford Department of Social Services:
Serving: Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Lynchburg, Nelson
Dickenson Department of Social Services:
Serving: Dickenson, Buchanan, Russell, Tazewell, Lee, Wise, Scott, City of Norton
James City County Department of Social Services:
Serving: James City County, Williamsburg, York-Poquoson
Smyth Department of Social Services:
Serving: Bland, Bristol, Carroll, Galax, Giles, Grayson, Montgomery, Pulaski, Radford, Smyth, Washington, Wythe
