NRV CARES is dedicated to protecting children from abuse and strengthening families through education, advocacy and community partnerships.

Description:
NRV CARES program areas include: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Parenting Young Children Courses and Community Education Activities. CASA trains volunteers who are committed to advocating for abused and neglected children involved with court processes. Parenting Young Children Courses uses the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum for parents/caregivers of children ages birth through 6 years. Community Education Activities include the following: an anti-bullying/anti-violence art project for elementary school students, the Blue Ribbon Child Abuse Awareness campaign, Reality Works dolls, Nurtured Baby gifts to new families, and community presentations about the issue of child abuse and neglect.

Contact people:

Bev Walters, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Sherry Kramer, Program Director, (phone), (email) Keli Lichty, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (540) 381-8313

Address:

205 West Main Street, Office 4 Christiansburg, VA 24073 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.nrvcares.org

Directions:

From I-81, take exit 114 and turn toward Christiansburg. This will take you to Main Street in Christiansburg. Continue straight through 2 stoplights. NRV CARES is located on the left, just past Burger King. You are. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: n/a   Nearest Bus Stop: n/a