NRV CARES

 

To find out how BPC is involved, contact Bob Pienkowski.

 

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

 

        NRV CARES provides Virginia's New River Valley community with:

• *Free Parent Education Programs for parents/caregivers of children ages birth-6 years
• *Commmunity Education about the issues of child abuse and neglect, emphasizing the importance of prevention
• *Court Advocacy for abused and neglected children through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 

 NRV CARES services are available to all citizens living in the counties of Montgomery, Pulaski, Giles, Floyd and the City of Radford.  NRV CARES, with the help of the New River Valley 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.

Our programs include:

Parenting Young Children Coursesusing the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) curriculum for parents/caregives of children ages birth to 6 years.  These courses are offered free of charge to the community.

Community Education Activities include a variety of programs designed to address the issues of child abuse and neglect.  Community Presentations, Parenting Workshops, 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 of the New River Valley  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 37 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.