“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Fred Rogers

As an important member of our community, we hope that you and your loved ones remain safe and healthy during this exceptionally difficult time. You are a part of our family, and we want you to know that we are here as a resource to you as we navigate this challenging new world. We have received several inquiries about how to help our children, families, and early child care providers. For those able to support our vital mental health and child development services during this pandemic, please: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and share our content with your friends. Donate to ChildSavers to continue our operations as we move to teletherapy and support child care providers during COVID-19.

Resources Just For You How to talk to our kids about the Coronavirus and other big life events (1.5-minute video) The Ultimate List of COVID-19 Resources for Families in RVA (4-minute read) 7 trauma-informed podcast episodes (1.5-minute read) Easy self-care exercises to practice with kids (2-minute video) Breathing tips to try with children (1-minute video) De-escalation tips for parents and caregivers (2.5-minute video)  WTVR: ChildSavers Crisis Hotline Available for Immediate Intervention (1-minute read) Virginia Public Media: Tips to Helping Kids Adjust to "New Normal" of COVID-19 Pandemic (4-minute read)

Kid-Approved Recipes to Try at Home A salad? That kids will love? Yes, it exists! Try these mini sweet potato quiches, loved by children and adults alike. An easy crowd pleaser: Spaghetti and meatball cupcakes Learn more about our Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Updates from ChildSavers Thanks to your ongoing support and recent changes to national, state, and local healthcare provisions, we’ve begun offering teletherapy to our clients to continue their therapeutic services during this time of social distancing. As an essential healthcare provider, our outpatient clinic has remained open and we are hopeful that this new technology will ultimately equip us to expand our services even more. Child Development Services remains a critical resource for child care providers across the Commonwealth. In addition to creating a list of available resources to assist our childcare providers during COVID-19, our staff is ensuring infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children have access to nutritious snacks and meals during the pandemic. If you’d like to stay up to date with our ongoing response to COVID-19, refer to our website and tune in to Facebook for live updates and tips from our staff. Donate