About - Foothills

WHO WE ARE

Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center, a Charlottesville nonprofit, has provided compassionate, team-based support to children and families affected by abuse since 2006.

OUR VISION

We envision a world where every child who has experienced abuse can safely share their story with someone who listens, believes them, and supports their journey towards healing.

OUR MISSION

Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center is a caring place for children. It’s where they will be heard, feel supported and start to heal. Foothills works with community partners to make sure children and the people who care about them get the help they need.

OUR VALUES

Our values are the core beliefs and principles that matter most to us. Living in alignment with these values brings us closer to our best selves. This means intentionally guiding our interactions and work by these values, ensuring our actions reflect what we hold dear.

COLLABORATION

Building and nurturing collaborative relationships is critical to the success of our work. By listening to needs, sharing resources, and bridging gaps, we build relationships with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure an environment where the needs of those most impacted are centered. This environment allows us to work together towards meaningful and lasting impact for every child and family we serve.

COMPASSION

Foothills welcomes everyone with kindness and empathy. We recognize that abuse, neglect, and witnessing violence has a great impact on children and their families, and we provide individualized support, resources, and partner agency coordination as a path towards healing. Our staff, board, and team partners receive the same kindness, empathy and resources to support the roles they play in healing.

HEALING

Healing begins at Foothills. We are dedicated to helping children and families move through the aftermath of abuse, neglect, or witnessing violence by offering comprehensive services: access to on-site medical care, a nationally recognized child-led interview process, partner agency team coordination, and customized resources to families as they navigate this experience. Our priority is ensuring that children are not re-victimized by the process and are provided with a path toward resilience, hope, and recovery.

EXCELLENCE

Excellence drives everything we do. We strive to be known for providing the highest quality of service. We are committed to making decisions that ensure every interaction with children, families, and our partner agencies exemplifies trust, care, and a dedication to long-term healing.

RESPECT

We honor the lived experiences, perspectives, and needs of children, families, partner agency members, and our staff. We are committed to meeting individuals where they are on their journey and responding without judgement in a way that is age and culturally appropriate. We believe in the inherent dignity of children, and our programs reflect that.

OUR HISTORY

Founded in 2006 through a community initiative, Foothills has grown into a fully accredited Children’s Advocacy Center. Foothills remains a vital resource in the fight against child abuse across Central Virginia.

2006

Established to Serve Charlottesville/Albemarle

2011

Achieved National Children's Alliance Accreditation

2020

Partnered with UVA for On-site Medical Services

2021

Expanded to Serve our 9th Locality

TODAY

Serving Over 300 Children Annually

SERVICE AREA

We serve children and families across:

Child Advocacy Centers of Virginia

Foothills Children’s Advocacy Center’s membership in the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Virginia (CACVA) ensures adherence to high standards, fosters collaboration with other children’s advocacy centers, enhances trauma-informed services, strengthens community partnerships, and amplifies advocacy and prevention efforts, all to better protect and support children who have experienced abuse.

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National Children's Alliance

As an accredited member of the National Children’s Alliance, we meet the highest national standards for child abuse response. Learn more at www.nationalchildrensalliance.org

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