The Virginia Department of Health works to promote and protect the health of the residents of Virginia. It provides free and easy access to information and referrals on child care, energy assistance, financial advice, senior services and volunteer opportunities. The department maintains an office of vital records that provides certified copies of birth, death, marriage and divorce certificates. The Virginia Department of Health additionally provides access to individuals with child support cases related to child support payments, balances due and case status. In addition, it provides environmental, hunting and fishing licenses and permits. The department provides the options of searching for submitted animal record reporting information from Virginia shelters, rescue groups and pounds. With a health care center in Martinsville, Va., the Virginia Department of Health undertakes several inspections of restaurants and other public facilities.