The Adult & Family Services Division of the Department of Human Services will work, in partnership, with families and other community resources to identify specific behaviors and environmental conditions that need to change in order to prevent abuse or neglect and to provide a safe environment for children.
If there is a need for services the social worker will work with you to develop a plan, which includes:
- steps you can take to meet your child's needs, such as making and keeping medical appointments for your child, learning new ways to discipline your child, etc.
- the services your family and child need
- how the services will be given and who will give them
- your responsibilities, social services' responsibilities, and the responsibilities of any others involved in the plan
- the date by which the needed steps are to be taken and the length of time that services may be offered
Services that may be offered by Adult & Family Services division of the Department of Human Services and/or by other community agencies are:
- counseling for the child and family to improve their relationship
- education on alternative parenting methods and discipline
- information about and referral to other helping agencies
- family supportive services provided by the ongoing case worker through home visits
For additional information
| Child Abuse/Neglect Hotlines |
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- Toll free (in Virginia): (800) 552-7096
- Out-of-state: (804) 786-8536
- Hearing-impaired: (800) 828-1120
- Local (in Virginia Beach): (757) 437-3400
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