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2011

Programs

CASA of the New River Valley
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of the New River Valley, a program of NRV CARES, trains volunteers to advocate for children in court.

Parenting Young Children
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting curriculum (STEP) for parents/caregivers of children ages birth through 6 years.

Community Education
NRV CARES engages in many community initiatives that work to prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs.

NRV CARES 12th Annual Gala and Auction--February 11, 2012

NRV CARES 12th Annual Gala and Auction was held February 11, 2012 at The Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Proclamation Signed in Blacksburg – April 2011

The Blacksburg Woman's Club, with the support of NRV CARES, is observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month by sharing the message that we as a community are promising the future for childre

8th Annual Kappa Delta Shamrock Event—April 10, 2011

Kappa Delta holds the 8th Annual 5KD Shamrock Event to benefit Child Abuse Prevention

NRV CARES 2011 "Long Lunch" Mini-Conference – April 14, 2011

As part of this year's Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, NRV CARES held its annual "Long Lunch" mini-conference. This year's speaker for the event held on April 14th was Denise Stewart,

All About Hokies Raffle – August 25, 2011

On Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 7:30 p.m., the winning tickets for the NRV CARES “All About Hokies” Raffle were drawn. The winners are as follows:

Volunteer Recognition Ceremony - August 25, 2011

On August 25, 2011, NRV CARES held its annual Volunteer Recognition Event at Newport-Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Newport, VA. Volunteers and others were recognized for their significant contributions to the welfare of New River Valley children and families.

Pictured below are Denny Pace, CASA Volunteer, and Suzanne Bowen, 2011 Guardian ad Litem of the Year.

Our "Thank you, Volunteers" Cake provided by Nelene Wood

Freedom First Community Work Day – October 10, 2011

Freedom First Credit Union held a Community Workday on Monday, October 10th at NRV CARES, a local child abuse prevention agency.