Don't forget to wear purple in honor of our military-connected children and families...#purpleup

The 13th Annual CSA Conference is nearly here! If you haven't registered, click this link: cpe.vt.edu/ocs/registrati… You can also find information on the conference agenda, speakers, lodging and more. See you there!

SPEAKOUT is hosting an important conversation on the power of permanent connections for youth in foster care. Register here: google.com/url?q=https://…

Reclaiming Childhood: Commonwealth Conversation on Building the Life You Want with Arthur Brooks and First Lady, Suzanne S. Youngkin March 26, 2025 Chartway Arena at Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA TIME: 7 pm – doors open at 6:30 pm lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k63kqsa

Governor Youngkin has designated March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, celebrating the remarkable contributions and abilities of individuals with developmental disabilities while championing equal opportunity and access for all. governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/procl…

We would love to see you there for OCS Office Hours! Don't forget to invite a friend 😃

Reclaiming Childhood: Commonwealth Conversation on Building the Life You Want Location: Chartway Arena at Old Dominion University 4320 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529 Date/Time: Mar 26, 2025 06:30pm - Mar 26, 2025 08:30pm Registration: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/k63kqsa

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Join the movement! Virginia Screen Free Week hhr.virginia.gov/media/governor… 10 Ways to be Screen-Free hhr.virginia.gov/media/governor… Share the movement: hhr.virginia.gov/media/governor…

Join us in wearing green to spark awareness about mental health issues, break the stigma surrounding them, and champion mental wellness for all. Your support can make a difference!

October is Youth Voices of Foster Care Month! Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and leadership of youth with lived foster care experience. 📣 VDSS + SPEAKOUT invite you to a special event honoring youth voice. 🔗 Registration link: dss-virginia-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/regist…

The 14th Annual CSA Conference is almost here! Join us at the Hotel Roanoke on October 15-16, 2025 for an impactful and energizing event, featuring this year's keynote speaker, Melvin Roy. Registration is still available: cpe.vt.edu/ocs/registrati…

From Team OCS... See you in the New Year!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Join us for OCS Office Hours: 📅 Date & Time: Friday, January 16, 2026 @ 9 AM 📍 Location: GoToMeeting (meet.goto.com/847692341) 💬 Topic: Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) ❓ Q&A with Senior Program Consultant, Carol Wilson See you there!

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time when communities come together to support families and keep children safe. Join the movement by getting involved. Every action—big or small—helps make our community a safer place for children.

April is Month of the Military Child—a time to honor the strength, resilience, and courage of children in military families. We celebrate their sacrifice, adaptability, and unwavering spirit. Thank you, military-connected kids, for all that you do. Purple up! 💜

April is National Autism Awareness Month—a time to celebrate the strengths, talents, and unique perspectives of individuals on the autism spectrum. Let’s work together to promote understanding, inclusion, and acceptance in every community. 💙

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