Children’s Services Act (CSA)

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Children’s Services Act (CSA) is a Virginia law designed to help troubled youths and their families. State and local agencies, parents, and private service providers work together to plan and provide services. In each community, local teams decide how to do this. Both teams include parents, staff from community service boards, court service units, the departments of health and social services, schools, and private providers. In some localities, these teams go by different names and may also include other members.

Community Policy & Management Team (CPMT)

The Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) coordinates agency efforts, manages the available funds, and sees that eligible youths and their families get help.

Family Assessment & Planning Team (FAPT)

The Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) looks at the strengths and needs of individual youths and families, decides what services to provide, and prepares a service plan for each family.

  1. Who is eligible for services?
  2. How can I find out if my child is eligible?
  3. How does the CSA work?
  4. What are my rights?
  5. What about children and youth eligible for special education?
  6. What about children and youth receiving foster care?
  7. How can I get more help?
  8. How can I get more information?
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