Building Brighter Futures Through a Whole Family Approach
Community Action Agencies are using the Whole Family Approach to promote an ecosystem of community and a range of essential services that create a solid foundation for families, like housing assistance, job seeker’s support, financial literacy, and childcare that considers the interrelated needs of all family members. Through state and federal investment, CAAs are blending and braiding funding sources such as the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot to maximize resources and create lasting change for families in our communities. In Virginia, we are actively aligning our efforts to ensure that more families experiencing poverty can fully access state-level investments through key partnerships.
Partner with us to continue to build stronger families and communities.
Virginia’s Community Action Agencies Are Transforming Lives
We are committed to creating a collaborative system that addresses the multifaceted issues faced by families in poverty. It understands that the struggles of parents and children are intertwined, and that to create lasting change, we must address the needs of both generations simultaneously.
The Whole Family Approach Core Components
- Expert Navigation – Families are guided through a menu of available supports.
- Personalized Coaching – Empowering parents and children with tools to achieve their goals.
- Flexible Funding – Covering unique family needs that traditional programs miss.
- Outcome-Driven Focus – Prioritizing pathways to higher income and sustainable self-sufficiency.
Our Impact
We measure success through tangible results.
- Increased income & access to higher-paying jobs
- Improved credit scores & financial stability
- Stable housing and childcare access
- Better health and mental wellness outcomes
- Digital and financial literacy skills
By removing barriers, we open doors to training, credentials, and career pathways that bring together a wide variety of resources, people and programs to put families on a path from crisis to thriving.
Together, we can create a stronger, more prosperous Virginia.
Join us in expanding opportunities for families and children.
Member News
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Events & Training
A comprehensive calendar of meetings, workshops, trainings and events for Community Action and Virginia CASH Campaign.
