Frederick Co, Clarke Co, Winchester City (NSV) Resources & Supports

Adoption Services

Provides services and registries to bring together children and families for permanent placements.
Website: www.dss.virginia.gov/family/ap/

Bright Futures – Frederick/Winchester

178 Indian Hollow Road

Winchester, VA  22603

Phone: 540-667-2490

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4:30pm (office hours may vary based on weather and

or school closings)

Website: BRIGHTFUTURESFREDERICKCOUNTY.ORG

Mission: Together committing all that we are to enrich the life of a child.

Eligibility: Students that attend Frederick County Public Schools or Winchester City Schools.

Assistance/ Programs Offered:

Bright Futures—Frederick/Winchester is a non-profit organization that helps schools connect

student needs with resources that already exist in the community. The Bright Futures framework

brings together businesses, human service agencies, faith-based organizations, and parent

groups and partners them with schools in a way that helps them quickly and efficiently meet the

needs of students and schools. Major initiatives include the Food Pack Program, Basic Needs

(Hygiene products, school supplies, shoes, clothing, teacher, and classroom need), Service

Learning, Positive Role Models.

CCAP Winchester (Congregational Community Action Project) 

For residents in Winchester City of Frederick County

Location:

112 South Kent Street

Winchester, Virginia 22601

Office: (540) 662-4318

Fax:(540 )662-8109

About

From time to time everyone needs a little help and that is where CCAP comes in.  If you have fallen on hard times and need assistance with finances or food or clothing, we are happy to get you through this time until you are sure to get back on your feet.

We make every attempt within the limits of our resources to assist every client who comes to our door

New Client requirements

• Must be a resident of the city of Winchester or Frederick County, VA
•  Provide proof of residency (Ex: current lease/rent receipt, current mortgage statement or utility bill)
•  Provide photo ID (Driver’s License/passport/Military ID)
•  Proof of income such as a pay stub
• Dependents such as children need birth certificate

​Individuals with no fixed address (homeless) may receive exceptions of requirements

Website: https://www.ccapwinchester.org/need-assistance

Child Care Subsidy

The Child Care Subsidy Program assists 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. If you are eligible and are approved for services, the Subsidy Program can pay a portion of your child care costs directly to the child care provider.

Apply for Childcare

www.commonhelp.virginia.gov

Learn More

www.childcareva.com

Child Find

Child Find provides free appointments to review parent concerns and discuss developmental milestones and/or difficulties for all preschool children ages 2 (by September 30) to 5 (not age-eligible for kindergarten). Some preschool children have difficulty developing certain skills. If you have concerns about your preschool age child’s development with motor, personal-social, cognitive, communication and/or adaptive skills or just want to be sure their skills are where they should be, please call NREP at 540-665-0103 and leave your contact information.

Consultations and appointments are provided at no cost to parents residing in Frederick County and Winchester. These meetings may indicate the need for a referral for special education evaluation in accordance with regulations and administrative requirements for the operation of special education programs in Virginia.

Church of Christ at Mountain View (CCMV) Food Bank

For Winchester City residents

Location:
153 Narrow Lane,
Winchester, VA 22602

Phone: 540-869-2244

Email: churchofchristatmountainview@gmail.com

Website: https://www.ccmv.com/food-bank

Hours:
Wednesdays only
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Department of Social Services

The Child Care Subsidy Program assists families in paying childcare 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. If you are eligible and are approved for services, the Subsidy Program can pay a portion of your childcare costs directly to the child care provider. To apply for subsidy childcare, please visit www.commonhelp.virginia.gov.

For additional information please visit www.childcareva.com.

Apply for Benefits Online or By Phone

Apply for help with food, child care, heating and cooling bills, health care and cash assistance online using CommonHelp(link is external) (available 24/7). You can also apply by phone for all benefit programs by calling 1-855-635-4370, Monday-Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. 

Winchester City Department of Social Services Location and Hours

24 Baker Street
Winchester, Virginia 22601
(540) 662-3807
FAX (540) 662-3054 or (540) 662-3279

winchestersocialserv@dss.virginia.gov

OPEN: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm

ABIERTO: de lunes a viernes de 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Frederick County Department of Social Services

107 N. Kent St., 3rd Floor
Winchester, VA 22601

Phone: (540) 665-5688

FAX: Eligibility (540) 665-5664 or Services (540) 535-2146

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Clarke County Department of Social Services location and hours

 311 E. Main St. in Berryville, Va. 

FAX: 540-955-3958

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Jen Parker
Director of Social Services(540) 955-3700
(800) 552-7096 (DSS hotline)
jennifer.l.parker@dss.virginia.gov

Morgan Bender
Human Services Assistant III
(540) 955-6360
morgan.bender@dss.virginia.gov 

Kristina “Tina” Maseda
Human Services Assistant III
(540) 955-3700
kristina.maseda@dss.virginia.gov 

Rachael Selman
Administrative Services Manager
(540) 955-3701
rachael.selman@dss.virginia.gov

Katherine Webster
CSA Coordinator
(540) 955-5198
katherine.webster@dss.virginia.gov

Early Childhood Special Education

The Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) program serves children ages 2-5 years old (as of 9/30) who have been found eligible for special education with an identified disability. Classroom programs are located in several elementary schools, where up to 8 children with special needs are taught by a certified ECSE and preschool staff, in the context of a center-based or inclusive preschool classroom. Students who are eligible for ECSE receive special education services according to Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Employer Benefits

Childcare Benefits or Supports

Here are some helpful tips to find out if your employer offers childcare benefits or supports.

• Employee Handbook or Policies: Start by reviewing the company’s employee handbook or policies. Often, child care benefits are mentioned in these documents along with other employee benefits.
• Human Resources (HR) Department: Reach out to the HR department directly. They can provide information about all the benefits available to employees, including child care assistance programs, subsidies, or flexible spending accounts for child care expenses.
• Intranet or Company Website: Check the company’s intranet or website for information on employee benefits. Some companies have dedicated sections or portals where employees can learn about available benefits and how to access them.
• Ask Colleagues: If comfortable, ask colleagues who are parents if they are aware of any child care benefits offered by the employer. They might have insights or firsthand experience with the company’s programs.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Some companies offer employee assistance programs that include resources for child care support and referrals. These programs may provide counseling, information, and assistance in finding suitable child care options.

F.R.O.G. (Families Reaching Out Group)

Founded in 2009, Families Reaching Out Group (F.R.O.G.), a Winchester, Virginia based non-profit is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of foster children and children who have been victims of abuse, neglect or are at-risk.  

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One of F.R.O.G.’s projects is Froggy’s Closet.  We are committed to help these children adjust to their new living situation and let them know that there are people who care about them.  We serve children and families in Winchester, Frederick County, Clarke County, Shenandoah County and Warren County.

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F.R.O.G. provides accessibility to basic needs such as clothing, shoes, diapers, car seats, toiletries, vouchers for haircuts, book bags for school and so much more.  

We encourage and equip foster families for the challenges of foster care with support meetings and educational offerings the first Monday of each month at our office located at 200 North Braddock Street in downtown Winchester, Virginia.

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Everything we do is only possible through donations and with the help of our Volunteers.  Each donation directly helps the children in our community.

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Our Goals Include:

• Providing clothing and other essentials for foster children, children at risk and children in need.  All provided free of charge with an appropriate referral.
• Support, educate and mentor families through the challenges of foster care, respite, kinship and the adoptive process.
• Provide after school enrichment activities for foster children
• Provide household items for children aging out of foster care.

Website: https://www.frog-kids.org/home

Faithworks, Inc.

26 W. Boscawen St. Suite A-201

Winchester, VA 22601

Office is located upstairs in Grace Lutheran Church

Phone: 540-313-7682

Faithworks, Inc. is a 501 (c) 3, non-profit, faith-based Community Housing Development Organization.

We work throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley to meet the needs of low income and A.L.I.C.E. (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) individuals and families and address the need for more affordable housing in the region.

Our mission is to renew communities, and the lives of individuals and families that live in them.

To accomplish our mission, we:

• • Offer financial assistance and support services to address the need for stable, safe, affordable, permanent housing for low income and homeless individuals and families in our community.
  • Provide assistance with basic needs (food, shelter, utility payments, etc.) when appropriated funds are available.
  • Partner with city and county governments, developers, for-profit businesses, non-profit agencies, churches, civic organizations, etc. to develop affordable housing and multi-use facilities (community centers, recreation areas, nonprofit offices, etc.).
  • Coordinate human and financial resources to create affordable, supportive housing for low-income individuals.

Website: https://www.faithworksinc.org/

Family Preservation and Prevention Services

In 1993, Congress passed and began implementation of a new federal Family Preservation and Family Support Services Program. The program was part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, which established a new subpart 2 to Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The Act provides services that:

• Promote family strength and stability
• Enhance parental functioning
• Protect children, and
• Assess and make changes in state and local service delivery systems.

Family Preservation Services are services intended to help families whose children are in imminent danger of abuse, neglect, or out-of-home placement. Family Support Services are services designed to enhance the family.  These cases will now be referred to as “In-Home Services” to include both Family Preservation and Prevention Services. 

Family to Family Network Local Navigator

 The Family to Family Network of Virginia works with individuals, families and community partners who represent underserved groups and a range of developmental disabilities and special health care needs to plan local family- to-family networks that meet the needs of families. Family Navigators volunteer up to 6 hours a month, sharing what they have learned through training and their own life experience, with families in their communities in need of support.

Local Contact:

(877) 567-1122

Statewide Contact:

https://centerforfamilyinvolvementblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Family-to-Family-Network-of-VA-Brochure-7-15.pdf

Family Village

It takes a village to raise a child…Ready Region Blue Ridge offers a variety of ways to engage and connect with families through our Family Village. You can be as active as you want!

Our Vision

All children birth to five have a solid foundation that leads to success.

Our Mission

To bring our community together to champion equal access to resources for all children from birth to age five.

What Is Family Engagement to Us?

“In Ready Region Blue Ridge, Family Engagement focuses on building relationships, fostering joint decision-making, and ensuring the availability of resources to support children’s learning and development through active communication and collaboration among parents, caregivers, and the community.”

– Family Council Members

FISH of Clarke County, Inc.

Our mission is to make sure everyone in Clarke County has access to the food, clothing, and support they need.

• FISH of has been meeting the needs of our community with compassion and enthusiasm since our founding in 1968. In cooperation with local churches and organizations, as well as private citizens, we provide monthly food and support to any Clarke County resident.
• FISH is a volunteer-led non-profit Christian ministry that provides support to neighbors in need who are lacking the basic necessities of life such as food and clothing, and/or needing assistance with financial issues and a fuller integration into our local community life.
• Since our inception, FISH has grown into an incorporated 501(c)(3) organization with a Board of Directors and a large volunteer base. In fact, FISH is operated completely by volunteers. Our Main Street location provides space for our food pantry and clothing store, office space for administrative duties and counseling sessions, as well as meeting space for our Board and volunteers.

Physical Address:

36 E. Main Street
Berryville, VA 22611

Mailing Address:

P. O. Box 1154
Berryville, VA 22611

Website: https://www.fishofclarkecounty.org/

Foster Care Services for Children

Provides counseling, supervision, and supportive and rehabilitative services to, or on behalf of, children who are committed or entrusted to local boards of social services.

Website: www.dss.virginia.gov/family/fc/

Healthy Families NSV

Healthy Families Northern Shenandoah Valley is a program designed to help you build a strong relationship between you and your baby. Healthy Families provides information, resources and referrals to other agencies for all new parents.

Learn more

Healthy Families NSV

SERVICES provided in the community:

• Home visitation services
• Special events throughout the year for participating families
• Distributor of “New Baby Care Packages” filled with essential newborn supplies, literature and community resources
• Distributor of “Cribs for Kids” an effort to prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (a project of SIDS of the Mid-Atlantic)
• Parenting Education Classes are held in Winchester and open to any parent in the community ~ call today to register)*Everyone is Welcome* – call to register (540) 536-4113 or email Wendy at wlanham2@valleyhealthlink.com

301 North Cameron St, Ste 101 

Phone: 540-536-4113

sschoono@valleyhealthlink.com 

Website: http://healthyfamiliesnsv.org/

Highland Food Pantry

A member agency of the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank network, Highland Food Pantry of Winchester, Virginia serves people in the northern Shenandoah Valley experiencing chronic hunger. Our main activity is the distribution of food to individuals and families in need. We are a United Way partner.

Location:
Highland Memorial Presbyterian Church
446 Highland Avenue
Winchester, VA 22602

Hours
(Tuesday only)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM & 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Contact

Phone: 540-533-0347

Email: highlandpantrywinc@gmail.com

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