The Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents was funded in both the Virginia House and Senate's budget proposals. If signed by Gov. Bob McDonnell, that would mean that the facility would remain open and employees could keep their jobs.

However, though employees and parents were relieved to hear about the funding, they were not celebrating just yet.

Julie Irvine's son Gabe was taken to CCCA Monday night, just two hours after Irvine heard about the legislature's proposed funding. Irvine said that emergency made the funding proposal even more important to her.

"It's thrilling to see that people realize the need for [CCCA]," says Irvine.

Similar sentiments were echoed by CCCA employees, but they are cautious in their relief.

"Some people are really excited, but I do have to say that some people are really a little bit on the reserved side," says grant-funded CCCA employee Macy Fox.

Employees were reserved because the bill still needs to go through the governor's office. Even if both the House and Senate fund CCCA in their budgets, McDonnell could still line item veto the funding.

"We're hoping [McDonnell] is not [going to veto]. We're trying to get the education through that this is such an important place. Nobody else does what Commonwealth Center does," says Fox.

Parents that rely on the center were a little nervous as well.

"It's an emotional roller coaster, up and down. When funding is cut I just can't believe," says Irvine.

She also said CCCA parents have bigger concerns than the budget.

"I'm not looking at how much this costs the state. I'm looking at my son's life and I'm hearing 'well this costs "X" dollars.' I can't put a price on my son's life," says Irvine.

McDonnell's office released the following statement regarding the CCCA:

"Gov. [Tim] Kaine recommended closing CCCA in his proposed budget announced in December, which Gov. McDonnell agreed with. The House and Senate had the ability to amend this budget decision, as they did on Sunday. We are facing tough budget times and hard decisions have to be made. It is a nationwide movement to move mental health care close to the home through community based care, a movement consistent with Gov. McDonnell's beliefs for mental health care. Shifting the focus to community based care is something that will continue even if not reflected in this budget."

WHSV was also told that, as of Monday night, McDonnell was not yet considering a line item veto.