Family Support & Resources
Families are essential partners in supporting students. Below you’ll find trusted Virginia resources, practical tools, and guidance to help you navigate education systems with clarity and confidence.
Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports (VTSS)
Supports schools in building academic, behavioral, and social-emotional systems that benefit all students.
Center for Family Involvement (CFI)
Provides training and consultation to help families understand and navigate special education.
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
Offers workshops, tools, and guidance to empower families in special education and transition planning.
Formed Families Forward (FFF)
Supports foster, adoptive, and kinship families navigating behavioral health and special education systems.
Training and Technical Assistance Centers (TTAC)
Regional centers supporting schools and families in implementing evidence-based practices.
Quick Access Guides
Note to users - Start here for the most commonly requested tools and guides.
Resource Center - https://formedfamiliesforward.org/resource_category/kinship-families/
Responding to Children Impacted by Trauma https://formedfamiliesforward.org/family_resource/responding-to-children-impacted-by-trauma/
Children and Trauma - What Can You Do? https://formedfamiliesforward.org/family_resource/children-and-trauma-what-can-you-do/
Trauma Learning Modules - https://vtss-ric.vcu.edu/trauma-learning-modules/