Central Shenandoah Valley Office on Youth

06/09/2026

Staunton Cooling Shelter will open on 6/29 to offer respite from the summer heat.

06/02/2026

Game night at The French Press 🎲☕

We’re hanging out on June 5th from 6–8pm with some games, good coffee, and chill vibes. Bring a friend (or come solo and join a table), pick a game, and just have fun with it.

We’ll have a mix of games to choose from, nothing too serious, just a good time.

Come through if you’re free 🙂

05/29/2026

05/21/2026

New staff alert! We are excited to welcome a new member to our team! Please help us welcome Desiree!

Desiree comes to the OOY from Shenandoah Valley Social Services. She is currently working towards her bachelors in social work and eventually wants to be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Adolescents. She has worked with youth/adolescents for about 4 years total. She loves traveling, swimming, nature walking, and spending time with friends. Desiree also celebrated a birthday on Tuesday. Please help us welcome her onboard and wish her a Happy Birthday!

05/21/2026

Yesterday was a national holiday! Our Check & Connect Coordinator celebrated a birthday! Help us wish him an amazing birthday!!!

05/18/2026

SAW Clothing Closet Donation Drive 🧺

We’re reaching out to our amazing community for support! The SAW Clothing Closet is currently in need of donations to help local children and families.

We are especially looking for:
👕 Gently used or new children’s clothing
🧦 New socks
🩲 New underwear

Your donations make a direct impact and help ensure every child has access to clean, comfortable essentials.

📍 Please drop off items at the locations listed on the flyers.

Thank you for your continued generosity and for helping us care for our community! 💙

05/17/2026

🚨 INTERNET SAFETY: WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO 🚨

The internet is not the same place it was 10 years ago.

Predators no longer need to physically approach children.
Many now use apps, games, social media, and private messaging to build trust and gain access to kids.

Here are some important things parents should be doing right now:

• Know every app your child uses
• Check privacy settings regularly
• Keep devices out of bedrooms overnight
• Monitor friend lists and message requests
• Teach children never to move conversations to “secret” apps
• Explain grooming in age-appropriate ways
• Watch for sudden secrecy, isolation, or emotional attachment to online friends
• Set screen time and communication boundaries
• Remind children they can tell you anything without fear
• Trust your instincts if something feels off

One of the most dangerous myths parents believe is:
“My child would never do that.”

Online grooming often starts with attention, compliments, emotional support, or someone pretending to “understand” them better than adults do.

This is not about being a “perfect parent.”
It’s about staying informed in a world that has changed faster than many adults realize.

Protecting children today also means protecting them online.