Community Resources
- Abuse/Domestic Violence Resources
- Child Care
- Employment
- Family Community Activities
- Financial Resources
- Food Resources
- Health and Dental
- Health Insurance
- Housing Resources
- Legal Services
- Mental Health
- Multi-Resource Databases
- Transportation
- Health Departments
- Mentorships
Abuse/Domestic Violence Resources
Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault
Caroline County Victim Witness Program
(804) 633-8037
Fredericksburg City Victim Witness Program
(540)372-1040
King George County Victim Witness Program
(540) 775-0896
Spotsylvania County Victim Witness Program
(540) 507-7650
Stafford County Victim Witness Program
(540) 658-4301
Child Care
DSS Child Care Assistance Block Grant
Child Care Assistance with Head Start grant for current students and their siblings to assist with childcare while parents work or are in school
Links families with local childcare providers who meet their needs
Mary Washington Healthcare Associates
The Rappahannock Area YMCA is able to provide free childcare services for children of MWHC staff, doctors, nurses, and all essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. To begin registration, please contact Dottie Rhodes at erhodes@family-ymca.org or call (540) 379-7450.
Employment
Currently listed jobs at FCPS
Family Community Activities
Classes, workshops, computer skills, children’s activities, interest groups for children and adults, technology, 3D printer workshops
Activities, sports, classes, camps and trips
Activities, sports, classes, camps and childcare
Fredericksburg Parent Magazine
Local events, activities and parenting articles
Calendar of local events in the Fredericksburg area
Free or discounted museum entries for families receiving SNAP
With a diverse collection of modern shops and celebrated restaurants, the FAM sits in the center of a history buff’s tourist destination, perfect for anyone who wants to explore America’s historic foundation and growth.
FAM has a few FAMFun! Workshops coming up in early June, to learn more, click HERE.
Fredericksburg Downtown Greens
Downtown Greens is a nonprofit founded in downtown Fredericksburg with a mission to foster community involvement and growth by protecting and nurturing urban greenspace through collaborative environmental stewardship and experiential education.
Click HERE to see their events calendar.
The Fredericksburg Youth Roller Hockey League is a fun time for parents and kids. Have your kids get involved with a new sport, that not only fosters healthy activity, but instills the value in being a responsible member of your community. Visit their website above for more!
Artist Workshop (T-Shirt Design)
Mary Washington Healthcare's Wellness Program is sponsoring a workshop for aspiring or current artists in schools to bolster their resume. Click on the above link to learn more (although it shows the class costing money, MWHWP covers the cost, enter code TEE21 at checkout).
Read Aloud to a Child Week - From ReadToThem
For two decades, the last week of October has been dedicated to a very special cause - sharing a book together. And that's literally all you have to do to participate - simply read a book aloud with a child in your life. Read to Them is here to offer support and encouragement along the way, but you're welcome to fly solo, too! October 24-30 (click link above for website).
Financial Resources
Financial assistance, tax preparation, financial workshops, financial counseling
Emergency financial assistance
Clearpoint Financial Solutions
Clearpoint helps consumers identify the causes of their individual financial concerns and make a plan to address them. Services are available nationally by phone and Internet and via face-to-face counseling.
(877) 877-1995
Food Resources
Fredericksburg Food Bank Find a Pantry
Local food pantry locator
Downtown Greens Youth-led Free Farmstand
Free local fresh produce
SNAP money for local fresh produce
Funding to help with food, parenting classes, nutrition education
Grocery assistance
Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance
(540) 834-5555
FredFoodVA App
App that gives you list of local food banks distributing food on a given day
Download at your app store
Stafford Emergency Relief through Volunteer Efforts (S.E.R.V.E.)
(540) 288-9603
To find free food distribution sites organized by local school districts.
Health and Dental
- Clinics
- Dental Services
- Disabilities
- Prescription Services
- Pregnancy Services & Family Planning
- Senior Services
- Home Health/Hospice
- Veteran Resources
- Substance Abuse
Clinics
Free in-home visitation, links to resources for pregnancy, infants, case management, parenting groups
(540) 374-3366
(540) 370-4468
(804) 828-9000
Northern Neck Free Health Care
(804) 435-0575
Caroline Christian Health Center
(804) 448-1380
Guadalupe Free Clinic(Colonial Beach)
(804) 224-0571
Dental Services
Disabilities
Prescription Services
Pregnancy Services & Family Planning
Senior Services
Healthy Generations Agency on Aging
(540) 371-3375
Mental Health America Senior Visitors Program
(540) 371-2704
Home Health/Hospice
Veteran Resources
Substance Abuse
Health Insurance
Housing Resources
24/7 Housing and Shelter Hotline
Current or imminent risk of homelessness
(540) 358-5801
Shelter for women expecting a child and her children
(540) 372-1179
Central Virginia Housing Coalition
Financial assistance, loan program, local rental resources for low-income families
(540) 604-9943
Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance
(540) 834-5555
Support Services For Veteran Families (SSVF)
Financial assistance and help with homelessness
(703) 341-5077
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Financial assistance and help with homelessness
Salvation Army Help Line
Financial assistance and help with homelessness
540-358-5801
Lifepoint Church
Financial assistance and help with homelessness
540-786-5111
Homeless Liaison (For Families Experiencing Housing Instability)
Jennifer Bunn
Faculty Information
Contact Information
Legal Services
(540) 778-6800
Legal assistance on finance, housing, family, elder, health, domestic violence law
Education and child advocacy, family, housing elder, health, veterans law, student loan justice, public benefits, low-income tax clinic
(703) 778-6800
Mental Health
RACSB 24-Hour Emergency Mental Health Services
(540) 373-6876
Catholic Charities
Mental health/counseling services
(540) 371-1124
Suicide Hotline
(800) 273-8255
Multi-Resource Databases
Dial 211 or go to website for directory of local resources for housing, food, utilities, childcare, family resources and more.
Rappahannock United Way Quick Guide
Guide to local resources and contact numbers.
Assistance with housing, paying for utilities, emergency food and food delivery, temporary shelter, vouchers for transportation, job search, etc.
(540) 834-5555
Transportation
Fredericksburg Regional Transit
Local bus service
Food, clothing, rent, medicine, gasoline, transportation, utility assistance
(540) 834-5555
(540) 752-7721
Logisticare Medicaid Transportation
(866) 386-8331