The Virginia Department of Social Services has just printed an extremely helpful brochure called "A Parent's Guide for Choosing Quality Child Care." The brochure discusses how to find the "right place," types of child care, what to look for in a quality provider and setting, and how to make a complaint. To obtain a copy of this brochure contact:
Virginia Department of Social Services
Division of Licensing Programs
Theater Row Building
730 East Broad Street
Richmond, Va 23219-1849
(804)692-1787
In addition the Department has its own Web Page with further information about the functions of the state and local departments. Some of the services described on this site include:
- child protection
- support enforcement
- licensing
- domestic violence
- child abuse and neglect Central Registry
- human services assistance