This program allows a parent to place his or her child at the Rainbow House shelter for a short period of time during a crisis. Some crisis examples are: Medical and mental health emergencies Death in the family Parent participation in an alcohol or drug rehabilitation program Highly stressful home situation with little or no [...]

If you have a child in junior high or high school who has had trouble with bullies, take a look at this website.  They have resources to help you identify and deal with bullies. If you would like to help your child get an early start on thinking about college, take a look at this [...]

There is an upcoming health fair and backpack give away in Columbia on Saturday, August 15.  See our calendar for more information. The VAC is accepting donations of school supplies for low-income students.  These supplies will be distributed at VAC’s office after the Health Fair in case anyone cannot make the Health Fair.  Supplies or [...]

We offered and introductory workshop “Parents Ask Your Questions!” at our annual meeting May 28.  We offer several workshops using the Question Formulation Technique developed by The Right Question Project to help parents support their children and stay engaged with their child’s education.  Take a look at the workshops listed below and then take this [...]