About SCAN
Greater Richmond SCAN is the only local nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect in the Greater Richmond area. SCAN was founded in 1991 in response to the rapidly growing rate of child abuse and neglect in the City of Richmond and the surrounding counties.
How does SCAN help keep children safe?
SCAN provides the awareness, support, advocacy, treatment and education needed to enhance the lives of children. SCAN’s services promote positive parenting, strengthen families and help create a community that values and cares for its children. Our programs include: The Family Support Program (FSP), The Child Advocacy Centers (CAC), Richmond Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), The Circle Preschool Program (CPP) and Community Programs.
Who does SCAN serve?
SCAN primarily serves families from the cities of Richmond, Colonial Heights, and Petersburg and the counties of Chesterfield, Charles City, Cumberland, Goochland, Hanover, Henrico, Louisa, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George, in addition to other localities in Central VA. During the July 2022 – June 2023 fiscal year, the Family Support Program served 404 caregivers and 88 children—all from families who have experienced or are at a high risk of experiencing child abuse and/or neglect. Our Richmond CASA volunteers advocated for 215 children in the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court system. The CAC served 1,005 children and 565 caregivers through child forensic interviews, family advocacy services, and Trauma-Focused Treatment outpatient therapy services. The Circle Preschool Program served 22 children and 35 caregivers.
SCAN’s Community Programs, including the TICN (Trauma-Informed Community Network), reached 3,019 adults through various trainings on how to recognize and report child abuse and neglect, trauma informed practices and positive parenting.
How is SCAN funded?
SCAN depends on the generous support of the community to help fund our child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment services. SCAN receives donations from individuals, corporations, congregations, civic organizations and private foundations. Funding is also provided through special events, state government grants and contributions from local governments.
SCAN’s budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which began July 1, is $3,775,231. Each year, SCAN develops a fund raising plan to meet its financial needs. This year, our fund raising goal is $1,714,000. Our goal for the Annual Giving Fund is $522,000.
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is a qualified charity according to the Internal Revenue Service guidelines (Federal tax identification number: 54-1584969).
Click here to view SCAN’s most recent Audit and IRS Form 990.