Immunizations for 7th through 12th grade students on September 20th - immunizations.pdf
Applying for a Work Permit - https://vaeecs.doli.virginia.gov/vaeecs/register.do?action=preregister&role=Youth
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
Financial Aid Advising Anyone who will attend college, community college or technical school next year must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to receive financial aid for their education after high school. Other forms may also be required. Meeting filing deadlines is critical to obtaining the most financial aid possible.Our school has a GRASP financial aid advisor, Mrs. Brenda Jackson, who is a free and confidential resource to help with this process. There are three ways to make an appointment with GRASP.
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.
Applying for a Work Permit - https://vaeecs.doli.virginia.gov/vaeecs/register.do?action=preregister&role=Youth
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.
Financial Aid Advising Anyone who will attend college, community college or technical school next year must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to receive financial aid for their education after high school. Other forms may also be required. Meeting filing deadlines is critical to obtaining the most financial aid possible.Our school has a GRASP financial aid advisor, Mrs. Brenda Jackson, who is a free and confidential resource to help with this process. There are three ways to make an appointment with GRASP.
- Parents and students may make an appointment through their school counseling office to meet with your school’s GRASP financial aid advisor. Do you prefer a Saturday appointment? Join us at the Library (Richmond Public Main Library 101 East Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219). GRASP financial aid advisors will be available for private, confidential, hour long appointments to complete the FAFSA, the CSS profile, and answer questions about college financial aid and scholarships.Be sure to bring both the student’s and the parent’s financial records (most recent tax return, W-2 forms/ pay stubs, bank account information, investment information) as well as Social Security number, driver’s license (if any), and alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen). To schedule your Saturday FAFSA appointment, call the GRASP office at 804-527-7708 or email [email protected]. .
- Parents, do you prefer to meet on a day other than the regularly scheduled day, or, is Innsbook more convenient for you? Then meet with Bob Davis. Bob volunteers as the GRASP financial aid advisor at the GRASP office in Innsbrook. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has been in the financial services field for 30 years. With two sons who have successfully navigated the college process, Bob wants to help other families and their students realize their goals for continuing their education. Call(804) 527-7726 to schedule an appointment with Bob.
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.
