Programs for Children

Home Visiting

The CYFS Home Visiting programs offer new mothers and parents of young children support to nurture their children in a positive, enriching and rewarding way. Once a family is enrolled in the program, a home visitor will begin visiting, usually once a week. The home visitor serves as a resource for parenting, child development and child health information, and is familiar with other resources in the community. Home visiting is tailored to meet each family’s needs. It is designed to use the strengths of the parent to achieve goals she sets for her family. Families can become eligible during pregnancy and until the child turns 6 years old. Services are free to families in Charlottesville and Albemarle County.

Healthy Families is specifically designed to serve first-time moms who receive assistance from the WIC program through the health department. Mothers may begin participation even before the baby is born.

Family Partners is open to moms and other custodial adults of children under 6 years old who meet certain criteria. They can be referred by social services agencies or other professionals or can register for the program directly.

In Home Mom Support Services

As an additional service to Home Visiting participants, we offer Mom Support Services to those individuals who wish to participate. While the Home Visitor focuses mainly on child development and parenting issues, the Mom Support Worker shifts the emphasis on mom’s identified needs. Our counselor is available for weekly, in-home counseling services, as well as providing workshops and support groups throught the year to allow moms to come together and focus on relevant issues in a supportive environment.

All services are available to those enrolled in the Home Visiting program. They are offered at no-cost on a voluntary, first-come, first-served basis.

Special Needs for a particular client:

Pants/Sweatpants: Size 3X
Shirts/T Shirts – Size 4X
Boots – Size 9 ½ to 10 Women’s
Coat – Size 4X
Socks - Women’s size 9-10 aprox.

We also need these items on an on-going basis.

Safety gates (especially those for stairs)
Baby Rattles or Infant toys
Electrical Outlet Covers
Cabinet Door Safety Latches
Baby Wipes
Diapers (especially sizes 3-5)
Desitin Ointment

Please contact Jenny Brown (296-4118 ext. 236)if you can help.

Ways to Get Started:

Call Renee Branson, MA NCC at 296-4118 x 229
Email Renee Branson, MA NCC at rbranson@cyfs.org
Check the calendar for upcoming sessions and registration