Greater Richmond Scan -Stop Child Abuse Now-Inc

The family support program seeks to strengthen families and give caregivers the tools they need to provide healthy homes for children. Fsp provides intensive, family-focused services for children and parents who have been affected by abuse or neglect. The family support program served 328 caregivers and 74 children during the year.

The circle preschool program (cpp) offers early childhood education and mental health treatment to preschool-age children who have experienced trauma related to abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence, or adverse childhood experiences. By incorporating caregivers, scan also significantly improves family functioning. Cpp served 26 children and 35 caregivers in 23-24.

Court appointed special advocates trains volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in cases of abuse orneglect in the richmond and petersburg juvenile and domestic relations court process. Casas serve as the voice of the child in the courtroom and stay on each case until the child is in a safe, permanent home. Scan's casa program served 189 children in 23-24.

Community programs emcompasses all of scan's prevention programs and initiatives that are at the organizational, community, and state level, including the greater richmond ticn (trauma informed community network). Community programs reached over 4,300 adults through screenings and various trainings on child abuse prevention, trauma-informed practices, community engagement, organizational wellness, and positive parenting. Scan serves as the backbone for the greater richmond ticn. Additionally, scan provides technical assistance and consultation to 31 ticns across virginia.