ChildSavers

06/04/2026

On June 26 & 27, join us for Games & Activities for Play Therapy at ChildSavers. This course will give you the skills to engage children in various creative and sensory activities that decrease stress, increase emotional regulation, and reflect their inner world.
Before this course, students must complete a workshop or course detailing the principles of Play Therapy. Learn more at go.vcu.edu/play

Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider 15-397

05/27/2026

Contact [email protected] for information on the food program and how to help children build healthy habits.

05/20/2026

One of our Infant and Toddler Specialist Network team members had a baby recently and she's been so enjoying watching her meet milestones and learn new things! Grow baby girl!

05/19/2026

📢 We’re looking for members passionate about children's mental health and supporting early childhood providers to join our Community Board!

No prior board experience is required — just a commitment to service and a desire to make a positive impact.

Interested or want to learn more? Send us a message or email Alle Witt at [email protected].

Please share with someone who may be a great fit!

05/13/2026

We are still looking for snack donations for our clinic! Visit our Amazon Wish List link below to see our updated list of snacks. Thank you!

05/12/2026

Our program staff have been busy this month with outreach events in the community. Whenever you see our table, stop by to say hi!

Photo 1: Mary Frances Youth Center at VCU
Photos 2-3: Operation STOP Block Party
Photo 4: Libby Park Spring Fest

05/12/2026

This Week: Counselors and therapists who work with children can add color and creativity to their toolkits with the Expressive Arts in Play Therapy course (May 15 & 16) at ChildSavers. Learn more and register: go.vcu.edu/play.

05/09/2026

Play ball! ⚾️

On Monday, ChildSavers CEO, L. Robert Bolling, was interview with the Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park during the game to talk about the services we provide the community.

05/08/2026

Live in 3…2…1 📻 Our Child Development Services Director, Lisa Thompson, and our Grants Manager, Portia Chan are talking to this morning about how and why we respond to the early childhood education crisis.

05/08/2026