Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp

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Alice C. Tyler Village of Childhelp

The Village offers therapeutic care for children facing trauma, psychiatric, and neurodevelopmental challenges.

We bring love, healing, and hope to every child’s journey.

06/19/2026

❤️🖤💚 Honoring Juneteenth 💚🖤❤️

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, a day that commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, hope, and the ongoing journey toward equality. It is also a reminder of the importance of learning from history and honoring the strength of those who persevered through unimaginable challenges.

At the Village, we believe healing begins with understanding, compassion, and connection. Just as healing is a journey for the youth we serve, Juneteenth reminds us that growth and progress are often built through courage, perseverance, and community. By learning about one another's stories and experiences, we create spaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and heard.

Today, we celebrate freedom, reflect on our shared history, and recommit ourselves to building a future rooted in hope, dignity, and opportunity for all. ✨

06/18/2026

🌍💚 SEL Focus: Kindness to Our Environment 💚🌍

Last week in Social Emotional Learning (SEL), we focused on the importance of showing kindness and Courage not only to ourselves and others, but also to our environment 🌿✨

Our residents created posters highlighting ways we can care for our school and community through simple actions that make a big difference. From keeping spaces clean, to respecting shared areas, to being mindful of nature, everyone contributed thoughtful ideas and creativity 🎨📚

While we continue working on making ourselves better each day, we also practice being aware of the world around us and how our actions impact it. Growth includes learning to care for both people and place 💙

06/17/2026

🎓✨ Promotion Ceremony Celebration! ✨🎓

A few weeks ago, we celebrated a very special milestone at the Village—our Promotion Ceremony! We honored our youth as they were promoted to the next grade level, recognizing their hard work, growth, and perseverance throughout the school year 💙📚

This celebration was about more than the end of the academic year. It was a powerful reminder that our children are not only succeeding in school, but also continuing to make progress in treatment, healing, and personal growth. Each promotion represents resilience, determination, and the belief that they can do it 🌟

Just like our theme reminds us, it was amazing to see them bloom 🌸💫

We are incredibly proud of each and every one of our residents for the effort they put into their education and their journey. Congratulations to all of our students you did it! 🎉👏

06/16/2026

🎉 Stage Night at the Village! 🎉

This past week, we celebrated Stage Night a special time where we recognize accomplishments, growth, and positive progress with fun and connection 💙✨

Residents and staff enjoyed a night filled with classic games and friendly competition, including foosball, Old Maid, Go Fish, Jenga, air hockey, Monopoly, and co****le 🎲⚽🏒🎯

There was laughter, teamwork, strategy, and plenty of cheering each other on. Nights like these remind us that growth isn’t only seen in big milestones it’s also seen in moments of joy, connection, and shared experiences along the way 🌟

At the Village, we believe in celebrating every step forward and creating space for fun, learning, and healing together.

06/15/2026

💙 Building Strong Teams to Support Strong Care 💙

This week, our Group Supervisors came together for a team-building activity focused on connection, collaboration, and support.

At the Village, we know that caring for others starts with caring for the people who provide that care every day. Taking time to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and connect with one another helps create a positive environment not only for our staff, but also for the youth we serve.

The work we do is built on teamwork, trust, and shared purpose. By investing in our staff and ensuring those who care for others also feel cared for, we strengthen our ability to provide the safe, supportive, and healing environment our residents deserve.

Because when we work together, everyone grows stronger 💫

06/12/2026

🎣🛶 Fun, Fishing, and Canoeing at the Village! 🛶🎣

This week, our residents enjoyed time outdoors fishing and canoeing while making memories, building confidence, and having fun together in nature 🌿☀️

These activities are more than just recreation they promote healthy lifestyles, encourage teamwork, build problem-solving skills, and provide opportunities to experience success in positive ways. Whether casting a line, paddling across the water, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings, our youth were able to connect with nature and with one another 💙

At the Village, we know that healing happens in many ways. Sometimes it happens in therapy sessions, and sometimes it happens while laughing in a canoe, celebrating a catch, or enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

Together, we learn, grow, heal, and create positive memories that last a lifetime 🌟

06/11/2026

🌿 Sometimes the Small Things Matter Most 🌿

This week, children spent time working together at the barn, sharing conversations, lending a hand, and taking a moment to step away from the busyness of the day.

There was no big event or special occasion just people coming together, working side by side, and reconnecting with what matters. Sometimes those simple moments help us reset, refocus, and remember the importance of teamwork, relationships, and being present in the moment 💙

At the Village, we know that healing and connection are often found in the small things a shared task, a helping hand, a quiet conversation, or time spent together in a peaceful place.

Because sometimes the simplest moments leave the biggest impact 🐴✨

06/10/2026

Sweet treats for lunch at the Village 🍓🍍🍊✨

Throughout the summer, our residents will enjoy a fun and refreshing addition to lunch that is both delicious and thoughtfully prepared as part of the USDA National School Lunch Program 💙

These fruit-based treats count as one fruit equivalent, contain no added sugar, and still taste great showing that nourishing food can also be something kids truly enjoy!

At the Village, we believe healing includes caring for the whole child, mind, body, and emotions. Even small moments like a special lunch treat can bring joy, comfort, and connection to the day 🌿

06/09/2026

🚓🚒🚑 Safety Day was a huge success at the Village! 🚑🚒🚓

This past week, we had the wonderful opportunity to host Safety Day with the support of the Culpeper County Sheriff's , EMS, and Fire Department. Our residents spent the day learning important safety skills while having plenty of fun along the way! 💙

Activities included learning bike safety, creating personal identification cards, enjoying delicious ice cream sundaes, running through fire hoses to cool off on a warm day, and earning medals for their participation and engagement 🏅🍨🚴💦

Events like these help our youth build confidence, learn valuable life skills, and strengthen positive connections with community helpers. We are incredibly grateful to the members of the Sheriff's Office, EMS, and Fire Department who took the time to invest in our residents and make the day so memorable.

Thank you for helping us create a day filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. Your support means so much to our Village family! 💙✨

06/08/2026

✨ A Village Tradition 20 Years in the Making! ✨

On Saturday, we were excited to have a SEMA Pine Car Derby, a beloved tradition that has been taking place at the Village for the past 20 years!

Residents, staff, volunteers, and supporters gathered to watch creativity, craftsmanship, and friendly competition race down the track. From designing the cars to cheering on participants, the day was filled with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable memories 🚗💨

Traditions like the Pine Car Derby are about so much more than racing. They create opportunities for connection, confidence-building, teamwork, and fun. They remind our youth that they are part of a caring community and that positive experiences can become lasting memories.

A special thank you to everyone who has helped keep this wonderful tradition alive for two decades. Here's to 20 years of racing, learning, growing, and making memories together!

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Lignum, VA

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https://www.childhelpvirginia.org/

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