The ABBA List nonprofit mission is: Transforming Lives. This resource website provides a comprehensive list of free help, support and resources in Hampton Roads. Information is added and updated monthly.

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.

FirstSpark is a nonprofit organization that provides education and resources to early childhood educators, along with connecting parents of young children with important information and resources.  Serving Hampton, Newport News & Williamsburg.

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.

We focus on supporting families through all stages of childhood, from prenatal care to the teenage years. By encouraging positive parental involvement, we aim to help children thrive from birth through graduation and beyond.

Kids love buses, trains and boats!  Why not take them on a free ride?

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is the regional public transportation agency serving the communities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. HRT provides affordable transit options designed to connect families to jobs, education, healthcare, and recreation.

HRT offers a number of public transit services, including bus routes in all six cities, the Tide Light Rail in Downtown Norfolk, the Elizabeth River Ferry between Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth, seasonal VB Wave trolley service at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Paratransit in all six cities, the free Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk, and OnDemand Rideshare in multiple cities.

HRT offers FREE rides to all youth age 17 and under with a paid adult and provides the Student Freedom Pass to youth ages 13 to 17 with free, unlimited access to all transit services, allowing them to ride independently. This free pass gives students an opportunity to get to school, extracurricular activities, and after school jobs.

Regular adult fare for daily unlimited riding (check link for pricing) and discounted fare is available to those who qualify. HRT also provides four Free Fare days per year for all riders, on all modes. Free Fare days include Transit Equity Day in February, Earth Day in April, Juneteenth in June, and Election Day in November.

With so many options, families are able connect to nearby restaurants, attractions, hotels, and other destinations. Bicycle storage also offers a convenient way to enhance the recreation experience, with racks on all buses, light rail trains, and ferries.

Although infants and toddlers learn and grow at their own pace, early childhood development often follows predictable patterns. Skills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving “bye-bye” are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act and move (crawling, walking, etc.)

For any number of reasons, many young children need a little extra help to reach certain developmental milestones. And since infants and toddlers grow and learn so quickly, it’s important to get that extra help as early as possible if you or your child’s doctor have any concerns about your child’s development. Early identification and intervention can make a difference!

The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia provides supports and services for infants and toddlers, and their families so that families can help their children learn during everyday activities and routines. These supports take place in the child’s natural environment, such as their home, daycare, or even the local library.

If you are concerned about your child’s development, the first step is to contact the Infant & Toddler Connection in your area. They will schedule an intake and evaluation to determine if your child is eligible for services. This is provided at no cost to families.

If your child is eligible, we will work with you to identify the goals that you have for your child and what services we will provide to help you help your child reach those goals. This will be outlined in your family’s Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Developing the plan is also provided at no cost. Your family will be assigned a Service Coordinator, at no cost to you, to help you navigate through the program.

It all starts with the initial appointment. Please click here to refer your child: https://vaei.casetivity.com/process-definition/ei_enrollment/start-form

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.

Child care provider:
+Military
+Before/After Care
+Overnight/Mil. Care
+Weekend Care
+DropIn
*Payments are Non-refundable

Rivermont schools provide a therapeutic educational program for students ages 5-22 in grades kindergarten through 12 with special needs, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

• K-12
• Autism Support
• Developmental Delay
• Emotional Disability
• Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Disabilities
• Other Health Impairment
• Specific Learning Disability
• Speech or Language Impairment
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Rivermont schools provide a therapeutic educational program for students ages 5-22 in grades kindergarten through 12 with special needs, including those associated with autism spectrum disorder, behavioral challenges, and have difficulty learning in a traditional school setting.

• K-12
• Autism
• Developmental Delay
• Emotional Disability
• Intellectual Disability
• Multiple Disabilities
• Other Health Impairments
• Speech or Language Impairment
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Indie Bookshop in Phoebus with diverse titles, neurodiverse titles and a large kids section. Storytimes available as scheduled.

The Candi Care Foundation is a nonprofit organization operating as a 501(c)(3), Managed by those who have accumulated over 10 years of experience in the field, hold degrees in human services, driven by genuine passion and dedicated to offering services, materials, and resources for the Special Needs community.

Our primary objective is to create an optimal environment for individuals with special needs, enabling them to engage in activities, acquire knowledge, socialize, and actively participate in the community.

Transitions Family Violence Services is the sole provider of comprehensive family violence services in Hampton, Newport News and Poquoson, and a co-provider of services for York County.