Together We Can-OEI
From January 2022 to June 2023, the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) reported 33,679 cases of child abuse or neglect, involving 52,480 children, including 854 substance-exposed infants and 173 suspected child deaths.
To address these challenges, OEI’s Together We Can (TWC) Program partners closely with DSS, Foster Care, CPS, FAPT Teams, CSA, and other community organizations to strengthen families through prevention and reunification efforts. Most cases involve families affected by substance abuse and addiction, and TWC focuses on helping parents achieve recovery and stability.
Through intensive case management and wraparound support, TWC’s team of client advocates helps families set and achieve goals that promote safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. This collaborative approach not only keeps families together but also reduces the financial burden on local governments—saving an estimated $25,000 per month per jurisdiction in foster care costs.
The TWC Program has a proven track record of supporting long-term recovery, family reunification, and stronger, healthier communities.
The TWC program is by referral from agencies.
Contact:
Lee County
Hillary Hamilton
[email protected]
276-254-0337
Smyth County
David Bryant
[email protected]
276-344-9160
Tazewell County
Angel Keen
[email protected]
276-254-3003
Carroll County
Abigail Hamm
[email protected]
276-623-6842
Washington County/Bristol City
276-889-0290
[email protected]
To address these challenges, OEI’s Together We Can (TWC) Program partners closely with DSS, Foster Care, CPS, FAPT Teams, CSA, and other community organizations to strengthen families through prevention and reunification efforts. Most cases involve families affected by substance abuse and addiction, and TWC focuses on helping parents achieve recovery and stability.
Through intensive case management and wraparound support, TWC’s team of client advocates helps families set and achieve goals that promote safety, stability, and self-sufficiency. This collaborative approach not only keeps families together but also reduces the financial burden on local governments—saving an estimated $25,000 per month per jurisdiction in foster care costs.
The TWC Program has a proven track record of supporting long-term recovery, family reunification, and stronger, healthier communities.
The TWC program is by referral from agencies.
Contact:
Lee County
Hillary Hamilton
[email protected]
276-254-0337
Smyth County
David Bryant
[email protected]
276-344-9160
Tazewell County
Angel Keen
[email protected]
276-254-3003
Carroll County
Abigail Hamm
[email protected]
276-623-6842
Washington County/Bristol City
276-889-0290
[email protected]
