Jake Smith called dLCV with his mother’s support when he received notification that DARS was going to be closing his case With dLCV assistance, Jake was hired by a local non-profit, and DARS agreed to assist him in getting a start date for employment and supporting him at his new job.
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Applauding for Success
The Morris family called dLCV because their daughter, Kate, needs adult services from the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). With dLCV assistance, the client advocated for herself very well and became a DARS client.
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January 20, 2017 – Legislative Highlights
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January 12, 2017 – Legislative Highlights
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March 11, 2016 – Legislative Highlights
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March 4, 2016 – Legislative Highlights
2016 Virginia General Assembly March 4, 2016 Most committees have completed their work for the 2016 session. Bills that have been approved by committee must then be “read” in that house on three different days. Where there is a disagreement between the house and the senate, a committee of conference is established to resolve the...
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March 01, 2016 – Legislative Highlights
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