Parents are their child’s first and best teachers, but not all have the knowledge and tools needed for success. Families Forward Virginia builds healthier, stronger, more self-sufficient families by partnering with families and communities. The core services of Families Forward include: • Home Visiting Programs • Positive Parenting Education • Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Programs • Professional & Volunteer Training • Advocacy & Public Education Our mission is to disrupt the cycle of child abuse, neglect and poverty by strengthening Virginia's families and communities. Headquartered in Richmond, VA, and supported by public and private funding, Families Forward is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. In September, 2017, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, CHIP of Virginia, and Early Impact Virginia merged to become Families Forward.