The Children's Services Act (CSA) is a law enacted in 1993 that establishes a single state pool of funds to support services for eligible youth and their families. State funds, combined with local community funds, are managed by local interagency team called the Community Policy and Management Team (CPMT) who plan and oversee services to youth. 

Who is eligible?

Services under CSA may be available to a child who meets at least one of the criteria below:

• Youth who require placement in a private school for special education, as determined by their Individual Education Plan (IEP)
• Youth who are in foster care or eligible for foster care services
• Youth who are eligible for services through a Child in Need of Services (CHINS) Parental Agreement
• Youth who have significant emotional or behavioral problems and may require services not available from a single agency, require services from multiple agencies, or may be at risk of residential placement

Contact the Virginia Beach CSA Office at (757) 385-3258 to learn more and determine eligibility.