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NRV CARES is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting children from
abuse and strengthening families through education, advocacy and community partnerships.
Our programs include:

Parenting Young Children Courses using the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum for parents/caregives of children ages birth to 6 years.

Community Education Activities  which include a variety of programs designed to address the issues of child abuse and neglect.  Community Presentations, projects in local schools and awareness campaigns are all part of the work of NRV CARES for children and families in the New River Valley.

CASA – trains volunteers who are dedicated to advocating for safe, permanent homes for abused and neglected children who are involved in court proceedings.  The New River Valley is home to 25 trained CASA volunteers.  These volunteers are sworn officers of the court and act as the "eyes and ears" of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court judges.

The need for intervention for children continues to be significant.  In 2006-2007 in the New River Valley, there were 293 confirmed victims of child abuse and neglect.  NRV CARES, with the help of the community, strives to improve the lives of the smallest and most defenseless members of our society while helping to support an environment where families can thrive.

There are several ways to help with the work of NRV CARES:

*Any donation to NRV CARES goes to support the efforts to protect children and to strengthen families in the New River Valley.  If you would like to make a monetary donation, please contact NRV CARES at (540)381-8310, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or at 205 West Main Street, Office #4, Christiansburg, VA  24073.  Checks may be made payable to NRV CARES.  Or click on the "Donate Now" link on this page to donate using a credit card. 

*If you would like to volunteer, either through CASA or with another NRV CARES program, please contact us.  If you are interested in attending our Parenting Young Children Courses or would like to request a Community Education presentation, please let us know.

*Please tell others in the community about the work of NRV CARES.

Thank you for visiting and exploring our site.  Thank you for your interest in the children and families of the New River Valley!