Chesapeake: Local Parent Resources

Alabaster Concierge is a premier service provider to families in hampton roads area. We assist with running errands such as grocery store, helping busy moms take a break, busy families, personal shopper, post maternity care, newborn care, post office mailing, appointment scheduling and transportation.

ForKids works to support families and children experiencing homelessness in Hampton Roads.

Housing Services include emergency housing, rapid rehousing, supportive housing, and support to Veterans Families. Families experiencing a housing crisis can call the ForKids hotline at (757) 587-4202.

Families receiving housing services may also receive housing-focused case management, life skills training, job coaching, mental health services, and children's education programming. Children experiencing homelessness may receive education support such as customized instruction, mentoring, advocacy, afterschool tutoring, summer educational programs. Families at ForKids may receive support with housing placement, job coaching, mental health coordination, and case management.

The Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank is a nonprofit organization that was created to provide emergency supplies of diapers to those in need. Organized list of participating community partners throughout Hampton Roads.

Minds In Motion is an occupational therapy practice providing quality care to children and families across the Tidewater area. Our mission is to help children develop skills that enhance their independence and support their overall happiness to function in all areas of life, including home, school, and play.

MomCo is a non-profit organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. Formally called MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers). Check website link for the current programs in your location.

Ms. April Ms. Hall specializes in behavior management for teens who are a bit more rambunctious than the average. A current Juvenile Corrections Counselor, she is available to help both juveniles and adults become the best version of themselves possible. Mentoring services, resume strengthening, employment services, financial literacy, and much more.

Stylists that specialize in kids haircuts in a stress-free environment where every child is welcome! Birthday parties available: Princess, diva and spa party themes

Prenatal massage, postpartum massage, postpartum support, lactation support, pelvic floor therapy, yoga services and more for mom and the whole family. Playgroups and yoga for kids. Yoga parties available.

Holistic Counseling and Consulting Practice for kids, teens, adults and couples. As of June 2024 free mental health services are being offered to military families.

Summer 2024 Camp: Hip-Hop & Wellness Camp through Chesapeake Parks & Recreation (https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/cityofchesapeake/activity/search/detail/28516)
This camp is focused on physical health, personal growth, functional skill building through art, dance, workshops and love specifically created for children from the ages of seven years old to twelve years old. This camp invests in the nourishment of souls, spirits and space by providing a safe space for these beautiful beings to be seen and be themselves. This is a mixed gendered camp that will challenge the camper to explore various areas of wellness and encourage self-control, effective problem solving, healthy stress management techniques and use of effective communication skills.

The camp will consist of week long programming that involves wellness activities to include stretching, dance, art and more. The camp will function between the hours of 9:00am and 12:00pm. Each camper will begin the week learning a choreographed hip-hop dance that they will build on through out the week and perform for their parents at the end of the week along with being provided a certificate of completion.