Youth & Family Services
Find child advocacy, family support, public benefits, child-care assistance, youth development, recreation, early-childhood programs, and other services supporting children and families across Southside Virginia.
Youth & Family Resources
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FVSAU Child Advocacy Center
Youth & Family ServicesChild advocacy center coordinating trauma-informed services for children who report physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services
Youth & Family ServicesLocal social-services department administering public-assistance, family-support, and protection programs for city and county residents.
Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville
Youth & Family ServicesCommunity YMCA providing youth development, fitness, aquatics, child-care, and senior programming.
The Improvement Association
Youth & Family ServicesCommunity-action organization serving Southside Virginia with family, early-childhood, workforce, and housing-stability programs.
Youth & Family Service Area
These organizations primarily serve children, families, and residents in Emporia and Greensville County. Several resources also serve surrounding Southside Virginia counties.
Family Resource Coverage
Eligibility, applications, appointments, program schedules, and service areas vary by organization.
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FVSAU Child Advocacy Center
Child advocacy center coordinating trauma-informed services for children who report physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
Contact & Location
Address:
320 South Main Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-637-8155
Email: Use official contact form.
Hours: Contact center for appointment availability.
Services & Resources
- Child forensic interviews
- Trauma-informed counseling
- Child and family advocacy
- Medical-service referrals
- Multidisciplinary case review
- Community education and outreach
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Children under age 18 and their families.
Eligibility:
Reported physical abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Free, confidential, and voluntary.
Referral/Appointment:
Contact center or coordinated referral.
Service Area
Emporia, Greensville, Brunswick, Dinwiddie, Mecklenburg, Sussex, and surrounding service areas.
Access & Language
Call regarding accessibility and safety accommodations.
Ask center about interpretation assistance.
Greensville/Emporia Department of Social Services
Local social-services department administering public-assistance, family-support, and protection programs for city and county residents.
Contact & Location
Address:
1100 Greensville County Circle, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-634-6576
Email: Contact office for appropriate program email.
Hours: Call office for current hours.
Services & Resources
- Public-benefit applications
- Child and adult protective services
- Family services
- Child-care assistance
- SNAP and financial-assistance access
- Medicaid-related application support
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Individuals, children, families, older adults,
and people with disabilities.
Eligibility:
Program-specific income, household,
or protective-service requirements.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Most public-assistance application services are no cost.
Referral/Appointment:
Walk-in or application process varies by program.
Service Area
City of Emporia and Greensville County.
Access & Language
Call regarding accommodations and document requirements.
Ask office about interpreter access.
Family YMCA of Emporia-Greensville
Community YMCA providing youth development, fitness, aquatics, child-care, and senior programming.
Contact & Location
Address:
212 Weaver Avenue, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-348-9622
Email: Use official website contact page.
Hours:
Mon–Fri 5:00 AM–8:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sun 1:00 PM–6:00 PM
Services & Resources
- Before- and after-school care
- Preschool and child watch
- Summer camp
- Fitness and wellness
- Aquatics and sports
- Senior and SilverSneakers programs
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Children, adults, families, and seniors.
Eligibility:
Membership/program registration;
financial assistance may be available.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Membership and program fees vary.
Referral/Appointment:
Direct enrollment/registration.
Service Area
Emporia, Greensville County, and surrounding communities.
Access & Language
Contact YMCA regarding accessibility and assistance.
Ask YMCA about language support.
The Improvement Association
Community-action organization serving Southside Virginia with family, early-childhood, workforce, and housing-stability programs.
Contact & Location
Address:
1750 East Atlantic Street, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone: 434-634-2490
Email: Use official website contact channels.
Hours:
Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 AM–5:00 PM;
verify current hours.
Services & Resources
- Head Start
- Parents as Teachers
- Workforce development
- Virginia Homeless Solutions Program
- 21st Century after-school support
- Project Discovery college/career readiness
Who Can Use This Resource
Population Served:
Children, students, adults, and families.
Eligibility:
Program-specific income, age, or service-area requirements.
Cost & Access
Cost/Fee:
Varies by program; many community-action
services are grant supported.
Referral/Appointment:
Application or referral varies by program.
Service Area
Emporia, Greensville, and other Southside Virginia counties.
Access & Language
Contact agency for accommodations and transportation information.
Ask agency about language assistance.
