The following agencies can assist you in finding child care. You may also contact your local Department of Social Services for assistance to pay for child care.
United Way Child Care Scholarship Program | 972-1715
806 East High Street, Charlottesville
The United Way Child Care Scholarship Program is available for working families in the Thomas Jefferson Planning District who meet income guidelines.
ReadyKids Child Care Resource & Referral | 296-4118
1000 East High Street, Charlottesville
Provides child care information through a database of home child care providers and child care centers. Helps parents identify their child care needs and find an appropriate provider.
MACAA Head Start | 295-3171
1025 Park Street, Charlottesville
Offers a preschool program with transportation and nutritious meals provided. Medical and dental care are available to the children enrolled in the program. Assistance with shelter, utilities and other basic needs is available to families. Workshops and meetings are held to promote parent involvement in their child's education. Call for information about the Head Start nearest to you.
Bright Stars | 972-4010
1600 South 5th Street Extended, Suite A, Charlottesville
Preschool program to help targeted 4 year olds grow intellectually, socially and emotionally, preparing them for entry into kindergarten. Operates at Agnor Hurt, Cale, Greer, Scottsville and Stone Robinson Elementary Schools. Serves Albemarle County residents.
Four-Year-Old Preschool Program | 245-2797
Charlottesville City Schools, 416 13th St. NW, Charlottesville
The Four-Year-Old Preschool Program provides learning experiences for at-risk children before they begin kindergarten. Serves City of Charlottesville residents.
ReadyKids | 296-4118
1000 East High Street, Charlottesville
Provides support and early learning experiences so that kids are ready to learn. Programs include weekly early literacy interventions in child care settings, social-emotional skill development in local pre-k classrooms and preschool-like early learning experiences for children within their home communities.
Local Virginia Cooperative Extension offices provide educational information on parenting:
VCE Charlottesville/Albemarle County | 872-4580
Albemarle County Office Building 5th Street Extended, Charlottesville
VCE Fluvanna County | 591-1950
Route 1001, New County Office Building, Palmyra
VCE Greene County | 985-5236
10013 Spotswood Trail, Stanardsville
VCE Louisa County | (540) 967-3422
1 Woolfolk Avenue, Louisa
VCE Nelson County | 263-4035
8445 Thomas Nelson Highway
ReadyKids | 296-4118
1000 East High Street, Charlottesville
Promotes healthy growth of children and the positive development of family relationships through services for residents. Offers counseling, support groups and parenting classes.
Piedmont Regional Education Program (PREP) | 975-9400
225 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville
Serves parents of children with special education needs in public schools. Offers free trainings and workshops to parents and educators, promotes family-school relationships, has a lending library, and is an information resource for individuals with disabilities.
Family relationships can become strained in times of crisis. Qualified counseling is available at the offices listed below. Most of the agencies offer low-cost counseling.
American Red Cross (Military Families & Disaster) |
979-7143 |
Center for Clinical Psychology Services |
924-7034 |
Charlottesville Pregnancy Center |
979-8888 |
ReadyKids |
296-4118 |
Commonwealth Catholic Charities |
(800) 974-4494 |
Family Preservation Services |
293-4262 |
FOCUS Women’s Resource Center |
293-2222 |
Institute for Family Centered Services |
(804) 290-0297 |
JABA Care Management Program |
817-5222 |
Jefferson Area CHIP |
964-4700 |
Mental Health (MHA) Information & Referral |
977-4673 |
On Our Own/Drop In Center |
979-2440 |
Planned Parenthood of the Blue Ridge |
296-1000 |
Project Link |
972-1757 |
Region Ten Community Services Board (RTCSB) |
972-1800 |
Runaway Emergency Services Program of CYFS |
972-7233 |
University of Virginia Family Stress Clinics |
924-5348 |
University of Virginia Pediatric Psychology |
924-5411 |
University of Virginia Psychiatric Services |
924-7034 |
The Women’s Initiative |
872-0047 |
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