Applying for a Work Permit - https://doli.virginia.gov/labor-law-youth-employment/
Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age.
Side by Side (formerly ROSMY) is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish. Through a variety of programs,Side by Side works with LGBTQ+ youth, their parents and families, as well as with schools, medical professionals,law enforcement, and a variety of other organizations to ensure LGBTQ+ youth have the resources and support they need. For more information got to sidebysideva.org or call the Youth Support Hotline: 888-644-4390.
FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for uninsured children. FAMIS Pus is Virginia's name ofr children's Medicaid. To be eligible for FAMIS or FAMIS Plus, your child must: 1) live in Virginia, 2) be under the age of 19, 3) be a U.S. citizen or a qualified legal immigrant 4) Have a family income within the FAMIS limit. For more information, you may contact Roxie Thompson with HCPS at 804-328-5200 ext. 23955. Or you may go on the FAMIS websitewww.famis.org
Full Circle Grief Center is a non-profit organization committed to supporting grieving children and their families as they move through the healing process. They offer the only comprehensive grief resource center in The Richmond area at no cost to the families that they serve. Their goal is to create a compassionate place for children and their families to find ongoing support and resources, learn effective coping and communication skills, and discover meaningful wasy to remember their loved ones. The services that they offer consist of Hands on Healing Groups (for children and teens ages 3 to 18), Community Outreach, Remembrance Programs, Individual Counseling and Educational Services. For additional information, you may contact Susie Nash, Family Services Coordinator, at 804-241-9662 or visit their website at www.fullcirclegriefcenter.org
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services: Youth & Family Services
Comcast offers INTERNET ESSENTIALS: Affordable Internet service, inexpensive computers and training to households with students who are eligible for free lunches under the National School Lunch Program. For more information and to apply for the program call 1-855-846-8376 or visit www.internetessentials.com Internet for $9.95/month (no credit checks, no price increases, no activation or rental fees), Optional computer available for $150 & Training support.
HCPS Parent Resource Center The HCPS Parent Resource Center is a great resource for teachers and families. The blog address is http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/parentresourcecenter/. Check it out and subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter.
Common Sense Media https://www.commonsensemedia.org/
Common Sense is the leading independent nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids thrive in a world of media and technology. We empower parents, teachers, and policymakers by providing unbiased information, trusted advice, and innovative tools to help them harness the power of media and technology as a positive force in all kids’ lives.
Common Sense Media helps families make smart media choices. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based and educational ratings and reviews for movies, games, apps, TV shows, websites, books, and music. Our Parent Concerns and Parent Blog help families understand and navigate the problems and possibilities of raising children in the digital age.
Side by Side (formerly ROSMY) is dedicated to creating supportive communities where Virginia’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning youth can define themselves, belong, and flourish. Through a variety of programs,Side by Side works with LGBTQ+ youth, their parents and families, as well as with schools, medical professionals,law enforcement, and a variety of other organizations to ensure LGBTQ+ youth have the resources and support they need. For more information got to sidebysideva.org or call the Youth Support Hotline: 888-644-4390.
FAMIS is Virginia's health insurance program for uninsured children. FAMIS Pus is Virginia's name ofr children's Medicaid. To be eligible for FAMIS or FAMIS Plus, your child must: 1) live in Virginia, 2) be under the age of 19, 3) be a U.S. citizen or a qualified legal immigrant 4) Have a family income within the FAMIS limit. For more information, you may contact Roxie Thompson with HCPS at 804-328-5200 ext. 23955. Or you may go on the FAMIS websitewww.famis.org
Full Circle Grief Center is a non-profit organization committed to supporting grieving children and their families as they move through the healing process. They offer the only comprehensive grief resource center in The Richmond area at no cost to the families that they serve. Their goal is to create a compassionate place for children and their families to find ongoing support and resources, learn effective coping and communication skills, and discover meaningful wasy to remember their loved ones. The services that they offer consist of Hands on Healing Groups (for children and teens ages 3 to 18), Community Outreach, Remembrance Programs, Individual Counseling and Educational Services. For additional information, you may contact Susie Nash, Family Services Coordinator, at 804-241-9662 or visit their website at www.fullcirclegriefcenter.org
Henrico Area Mental Health & Developmental Services: Youth & Family Services
- Child & Family Services: Works with children 3-13 years who have had serious emotional and/or behavioral problems over an extended period of time; delivers services primarily in the community and/or the family's home, and provides a comprehensive array of services that include Case Management, Psychiatric Services, Outpatient Services, Crisis Intervention, Intensive In-Home Services and Groups.
- Court Treatment Team: Works with adolescents who are exhibiting high risk behaviors and/or are involved with juvenile justice system; provides Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Services; provides brief case management, crisis intervention and assessment of youth placed in the Henrico and James River Dentention Center; targets youth with conduct disorder, opposition, truancey, substance abuse, poor family relationships and other issues; focuses on engaging the entire client system and family
- Adolescent Services: Works with adolescents 14-18 years with mental health and/or substance abuse issues; provides comprehensive mental health and substance abuse evaluations to determine with services are most appropriate for the adolescent; provides individual, family, group counseling and case management services which address multiple issues facing adolescents, invluding mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD and others; Intensive Outpatient Program is offered to increase teen's awareness of the impact of their drug use and assist parents in finding ways to motivate and support teens in achieving a drug-free lifestyle; the outreach program provides gender-specific support gorups, mentoring, job readiness and employment support, recreational activities and cultural enrichment. To request services from Youth & Family Services, please call the Access Office at 804-727-8515 Monday through Friday, 8:30AM - 5PM.
Comcast offers INTERNET ESSENTIALS: Affordable Internet service, inexpensive computers and training to households with students who are eligible for free lunches under the National School Lunch Program. For more information and to apply for the program call 1-855-846-8376 or visit www.internetessentials.com Internet for $9.95/month (no credit checks, no price increases, no activation or rental fees), Optional computer available for $150 & Training support.
HCPS Parent Resource Center The HCPS Parent Resource Center is a great resource for teachers and families. The blog address is http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/parentresourcecenter/. Check it out and subscribe to receive the monthly newsletter.
