Community and District Resources

2-1-1 Virginia

211 Virginia is a free, confidential service that helps connect individuals and families with health, human, and community resources across Virginia. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 211 Virginia provides support in English, Spanish, and more than 150 languages.

Families can access help by calling 211, texting their ZIP code to 247211, chatting online, or visiting the 211 Virginia website. Trained specialists can connect people with local services such as food assistance, housing and shelter, healthcare, mental health support, employment resources, child care, transportation, financial assistance, legal services, and disaster relief.

EL Family ToolKit

The English Learner Family Toolkit is available in multiple languages and consists of 6 chapters with information addressing common questions families may have about public schools in the United States.

1. Enrolling Your Child in School
2. Attending School in the United States
3. Additional Educational Programs and Services for your Child
4. Finding Extracurricular Activities for Your Child
5. The Health and Safety of Your Child at School
6. Helping Your Child Be Successful in School

Informed Immigrant

Informed Immigrant is a national resource that provides up-to-date information, educational materials, legal referrals, and community resources for immigrant families. The website offers guidance on immigration topics, Know Your Rights information, healthcare, education, employment, and other services to help families navigate life in the United States.

Welcoming America

Welcoming America inspires people to build a community that embraces immigrants and fosters opportunity for all. This organization is leading a movement of inclusive communities across the nation becoming more prosperous by making everyone who lives there feel like they belong.