At what age can my child stay home alone in Virginia?

At what age can my child stay home alone in Virginia?

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — While some states may have a specific age set in law as to when is deemed appropriate to leave children home alone, Virginia is not one of them. In the commonwealth, there is no legally set age at which point children are allowed to be home alone. So, how do you know when your child is ready? The Child Welfare Information Gateway division of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has several suggested guidelines f…