The Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT) develops service plans for eligible youth and families and reviews cases funded by the Children’s Services Act, formerly the Comprehensive Services Act to determine progress, prepare transition plans, and adjust services as needed. The FAPT studies and discusses information from case managers, parents and/or guardians, psychological reports, school records, and other pertinent data sources. The youth’s family is strongly encouraged to attend and participate in the FAPT meeting. Members are appointed by the Community Policy and Management Team. The FAPT includes a representative from the following agencies:
In addition, the FAPT membership includes a:
The Orange County FAPT believes that all children and communities deserve to be safe. We believe in family, child, and youth-driven practices. We believe that children do best when raised in families. We believe that all children and youth need and deserve a permanent family. We believe in partnering with others to support child and family success in a system that is family focused, child-centered, and community-based.
Learn more by viewing the Family Assessment and Planning Team Policies and Procedures.
Regular meetings of the Orange County FAPT generally take place on the first, second, and third Wednesday of each month, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Sedwick Building.
| Orange County Department of Social Services Robin Breckenridge - Family Services Manager 146 Madison Road, Suite 201 Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-6166 Term Expires: June 30, 2024 | Encompass Community Supports (formerly Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services) Erika Hommel 485 N. Madison Road Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-2990 Term Expires: June 30, 2024 |
| Orange County Public Schools Wendy Boone - School Social Worker Amy Reed - School Social Worker Jennifer Craiger - Social Worker 200 Dailey Drive Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 661-4550 Term Expires: June 30, 2024 | 16th District Court Services Unit Abby Macknight - Juvenile Probation Officer 110 N. Madison Road, Suite 210 Orange, Virginia 22960 (540) 672-1683 Term Expires: June 30, 2024 |
| Private Provider Chrysalis Counseling Centers, Inc. Melanie Edwards - Director of Community Based Services 605 N. Main Street Culpeper, Virginia 22701 (540) 727-0770 x106 Term Expires: June 30, 2024 | Parent Representative Clifton Barnes Email Clifton Barnes Term Expires: June 30, 2024 |
For more information on the Family Assessment and Planning Team (FAPT), please contact the Office on Youth at (540) 672-5484.