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Seeking Nominations for 4 FACT Champions
Read more: Seeking Nominations for 4 FACT ChampionsThe Family and Children’s Trust (FACT) is seeking nominations for 4 FACT Champions to be recognized and celebrated for their exceptional impact in preventing family violence across the life span. Professionals and community members are invited to complete the application to nominate leaders who have made significant contributions in this space. Awards will be made…
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Virginia Becomes First State Section of APSAC, Expanding Access to National Expertise in Preventing Child Abuse
Read more: Virginia Becomes First State Section of APSAC, Expanding Access to National Expertise in Preventing Child Abuse5/1/2026 – For Immediate Release Richmond, Va. – The Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia is proud to announce that Virginia has been designated the first State Section of the Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children, marking a significant step forward in strengthening the Commonwealths’ response to child abuse and neglect. APSAC is…
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Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Highlights Statewide Effort to Address Problematic Sexual Behavior During Child Abuse Awareness Month
Read more: Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Highlights Statewide Effort to Address Problematic Sexual Behavior During Child Abuse Awareness Month4/9/2026 – For Immediate Release Richmond, Va. – Child sexual abuse remains a difficult but urgent issue, affecting 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys. A significant portion of these cases, an estimated 20 – 25 percent each year, involve children who exhibit problematic sexual behavior toward other children. PSB occurs when a…
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Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Awards $100,000 to Strengthen Family Violence Services Across Virginia
Read more: Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Awards $100,000 to Strengthen Family Violence Services Across Virginia3/19/2026 – For Immediate Release Richmond, Va. – The Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia has awarded $100,000 in Ad-Hoc Grants to organizations across the Commonwealth that provide critical support to individuals and families affected by family violence. Ten organizations each received $10,000 to strengthen services that help individuals and families experiencing violence, trauma…
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Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Celebrates 40 Years of Strengthening Families and Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan
Read more: Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Celebrates 40 Years of Strengthening Families and Preventing Violence Across the Lifespan3/12/2026 – For Immediate Release Richmond, Va. – Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia is celebrating 40 years preventing and treating family violence and protecting children. Established in 1986 by the Virginia General Assembly as a public-private partnership, FACT has distributed nearly $6 million in grants to local governments and nonprofit organizations. FACT remains…
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Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Awards $144,000 in Grants to Virginia Organizations Supporting Family Violence Prevention
Read more: Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia Awards $144,000 in Grants to Virginia Organizations Supporting Family Violence Prevention11/18/2025 – For Immediate Release Richmond, Va. – The Family and Children’s Trust Fund of Virginia has awarded $144,000 in ad-hoc grants to 29 organizations across the Commonwealth to strengthen the prevention, treatment and public awareness of family violence, including child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. The FACT Board of Trustees approved the…
