Monday, September 28, 2020

Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services

 The Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services (RRCSB) offers many different services to meet the many different needs of our kids and families!

Please check out the Intellectual / Developmental Disability Brochure for services that are available, to help an individual or family in our area.



RRCSB also has an Infant-Toddler Connection, Children's Connection and a service called LINK.

Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board

Family Services

  1. Infant and Toddler Connection

    1. provides supports and services for babies and their families so that families can help their child learn during everyday activities and routines. 

    2. A child and family may receive early intervention supports and services if the child is up to three years old and,

      1. Has certain levels of developmental delay, or differences in development

      1. The delay or difference in development can be in one or more of the following areas: Understanding & using sounds, gestures & words, thinking, learning, & playing, Moving, seeing, and hearing, developing relationships - Taking care of one's self, including eating and dressing. 

      1. Certain diagnosed conditions (i.e. Genetic disorders, such as Down syndrome or a NICU stay of greater than or equal to 28 days or Autism Spectrum Disorder or Vision and/or hearing loss). Also includes NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome). 

    1. Referrals to ITC can be made by ANYONE that is concerned about the baby’s development.

    2. Contact Donna Baldwin at  540-829-7346 ext 101; 540-827-7337; or dbaldwin@rrcsb.org

    3. ITC accepts referrals from the parent, physician, hospital, and other community agencies.


  1. Children’s Support Coordination (case management) 

    1. Support Coordination provides help to learn about, find, and access services to address behavioral health needs.

    2. Support Coordinators:

      1. Link children/adolescents to appropriate behavioral health services.

      2. Coordinate needed services thru regular contacts with service providers, child, and family.

      3. Support and monitor the services received by the youth.

    1. Contact Erika Hommel, Support Coordinator Supervisor at 540-717-6902 or at ehommel@rrcsb.org

  1. LINK

    1. is an intensive case management service for parents/caregivers who are “at risk” or currently abusing substances.

    2. LINK is an interagency collaboration between local DSS, CSA, & RRCS.

    3. The goal is to reduce the number or length of foster care placements associated with parental substance use.

    4. Services are recovery oriented, strength focused, and person-centered. 

    5. LINK Services provide:

      1. Linkages to pre-natal care and family planning services; Home visits; Transportation assistance; Substance use screening and assessments; Health & Life Skills education; Referral and coordination of outpatient mental health services, substance use disorder services, detoxification services, and intimate partner violence services; Linkages to shelter and other family services; etc. 

    1. Referrals to LINK services are made through CSA. 

    2. Contact Taisha Chavez at 540-423-7365; tchavez@rrcsb.org  if they have questions.



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