Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) has announced a Kinship Resource Fair scheduled for Friday, September 12, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Beulah Recreation Center. The event aims to provide information on available support opportunities for families engaged in kinship care.
According to CCPS, the fair will feature representatives from several local organizations offering a range of services. These include Aging and Disability Resources, which provides guidance and referrals for older adults, individuals with physical or sensory disabilities, and their caregivers. Greater Richmond SCAN focuses on preventing and treating child abuse and neglect through programs such as family support, child advocacy, court-appointed advocacy, and trauma-informed community initiatives. Juvenile Justice Services supports court-involved youth and juvenile victims through detention, resource pathways, and community programs.
Additional participating organizations include Mental Health Support Services, which provides mental health, developmental disability, and substance use services for children and adults; Parks and Recreation, offering recreational programs and facilities; the Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services, providing advocacy and family support; The SPAN Center, supporting older adults and caregivers; and other local resources such as the Chesterfield Food Bank. The event aims to connect families with services, resources, and community support, according to CCPS.
Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) serves over 64,000 students across 67 schools with a $1 billion budget and full accreditation, reporting a 91% on-time graduation rate with roughly 4,700 graduates annually and millions in scholarship awards. The district includes seven National Blue Ribbon Schools, eight National ESEA Distinguished Schools, multiple Middle Schools to Watch, and 17 Virginia Index of Performance awardees. Each year, buses travel nine million miles, over nine million meals are served, and students use more than 64,000 devices. Governed by a five-member School Board, CCPS follows the strategic plan Imagine Beyond Tomorrow to promote lifelong learning, personal growth, and college- and career-ready graduates, according to CCPS.
