Community Caregiving Resources

ChildCare Aware of Virginia is a community-based network of childcare and early education specialists who work to increase the accessibility, availability and quality of child care in Virginia. You can start your childcare search with them for individualized referrals.

Child Care VA a website of the Virginia Department of Education provides a comprehensive repository of resources and information to make choosing safe, quality childcare easier for parents.

Charlottesville Family offers a network of local family resources.

Charlottesville Mom offers a local networks of family resources.

ChildcareCenter.us provides a listing of caregiving resources in the local area.

• Charlottesville Grad Student Babysitting Group
• Charlottesville Area Childcare Network
• Childcare network at Greene County, VA
• Child Care services in Virginia (Rockingham and Augusta Counties)
• Louisa County Child Care Network
• UVA Med Dog/House/Babysitting Group
• Charlottesville Childcare Club
• Staunton Babysitting and Childcare
• Babysitters of Charlottesville, Harrisonburg & Surrounding Counties

The Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) helps connect seniors, adults with disabilities, and caregivers with resources and supports for day-to-day living and community connections.

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services provides statewide resources for older Virginians, individuals with disabilities, and their families or care partners.

Virginia’s Child Care Subsidy Program offers assistance for families in paying child care costs for children under age 13 who are not eligible to attend public school during the part of the day when public education is available, or children with special needs under age 18 who reside with the applicant.

Virginia Department of Social Services Financial assistance is provided to eligible families to help with the cost of childcare so they can work or attend education programs. Contact your local department of social services or visit CommonHelp.

The goal of the United Way Early Learner program is to close the opportunity gap by promoting strategies to provide all children with the most appropriate and effective early services, supports and high-quality early child care and education required to achieve the desired outcomes.

Early Learner Scholarships are for child care and preschool for children from low-income working families. These scholarships give children access to quality, stable early education environments to prepare them for success in school and life.

To Access: Register at http://cvilleeducationequity.com/get-support-families. 

Cville Equity Education is an active resource full of ways that community locals, students, teachers, and faculty can come to give and get support during this school year.

• For Families: Receive information to help with virtual learning, after-school care, mental health resources and more (offered to lower income individuals/families)
• For Educators and Community Organizations: Share resources Cville Equity has to support families, as well as find groups of volunteers and mentors to work with.

To Access:

Visit the Cville Equity Education website to learn more and contact information. 

• Volunteer Time or Donate Funds
• The organization greatly appreciates all who are able to donate their time or funds to this important service for our community - See Volunteer or Donate here. 

Through Sittercity, you can apply for babysitting jobs and nanny jobs and to connect with families in the local area.

Virginia Department of Education offers information about the benefits of becoming a licensed child care provider or subsidy provider, and keep current providers up-to- date on the latest news and requirements.

A resource for support and directory of partners, peer meetings, support groups, etc.

Facebook page to share information/resources

provides resources and groups

Provides statewide resources for older Virginians, individuals with disabilities, and their families or care partners

Support and advocacy organization founded to strengthen and empower families navigating foster care, adoption, and children with disabilities

Services and supports to advance and enhance inclusion, respect, and appreciation for all people with developmental disabilities and their families

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