Rachel & Morgan benefited from grief counseling at The Up Center after their mother lost her battle with cancer.
Unabashedly Proactive
For 127 years, The Up Center has identified and responded to the ever-changing needs of our community. From infancy to the senior years, we provide innovative and effective programs and services including:
- Foster Care and Adoption
- Parent Education
- Family Strengthening Programs
- Youth Mentoring
- Financial and Housing Counseling
- Job Training
- Services for People with Disabilities
- Veterans Counseling
- Support for Seniors
- Violence Prevention
…….and so much more.
Simply stated, our mission is to help people live better lives.
Our services are offered when and where they are needed—in homes, in offices, in schools and out in the community. Most programs are free or offered on a sliding fee scale. The Up Center serves as a nonprofit United Way Community Partner agency. We are formerly known as Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia.
Our Budget
The Up Center has a budget of approximately $10 million, which is used to operate more than 25 programs in six offices. Much of our funding comes from government fees. However, amid governmental budget cuts, the agency now is relying more on grants and donations.
Our Credentials
The Up Center is a fully licensed organization, accredited, and recognized by the Council on Accreditation . Our staff includes more than 150 full and part time employees, who have expertise in a wide range of social services.
Our Performance
We ensure excellence by utilizing a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) system. This involves stakeholders from all levels, including our clients and the community. The purpose of the CQI process is to assess and improve our organization’s performance, ensuring that the highest standards of quality are achieved.
By the Numbers
In FY09, The Up Center:
- Provided safe foster homes for 80 children and adolescents
- Provided nearly 21,000 hours of intensive home based counseling for high-risk families
- Distributed food to 1216 people, including 434 children
- Helped 205 homeowners facing potential foreclosure
- Offered a summer camp for 97 children and adults with disabilities
- Visited more than 300 families with young children to ensure healthy babies and healthy parenting
- And so much more…
If you are interested in supporting our programs or volunteering, please visit our How to Help page or our Employment & Volunteer Opportunities page.
