Acts and Legislation

CSA

The Comprehensive Services Act developed by the General Assembly, provides the pathway and the funding for our high-risk children who are mandated for services or targeted for services. The mandated population includes those children who are 1) in foster care, 2) who are seriously emotionally disturbed, or 3) at risk of entering foster care. The program is child centered and offers many options of local wrap-around services to prevent costly out-of-home placements. For information contact Letitia Douthit, or Ruth Anne Paisley or check with the state website.

VJCCCA

The Virginia Juvenile Community Crime Control Act legislated funds to specifically serve the Court Service Unit population. It provides services through the Office on Youth for the following:

• Community Service – matches youth with agencies who have need for volunteer services and can provide supervision. It gives the youth the opportunity to make restitution for his/her offenses.
• Anger Management – provides a weekly class for students who need to gain control of their aggressive feelings.
• Child Specific Services – provides short-term, services for the youth.

For further information, contact Janice LaPrade or Ruth Anne Paisley or check the state website.