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Welcome to the Department of Family Services' Community Corner. Our weekly newsletter, updated each Wednesday, provides information about upcoming events, parenting and wellness tips, programs and services, and more! Share these helpful posts with your family and friends.
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Rebuilding Together-AFF: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Live in Homes That are Safe and Healthy
Rebuilding Together Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church (Rebuilding Together-AFF) is a nonprofit organization that provides free home repairs to homeowners living on a limited income, with priority given to older adults, people with disabilities, and families with children. The goal of every repair or modification they make is to improve the health, safety, and accessibility of the home. Learn more about Rebuilding Together-AFF’s work and their dedicated volunteers in the April issue of the Golden Gazette.
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Meet Brahma Koodallur, Hospital Accompaniment Support Advocate Volunteer
“Over the years after hearing several stories of women facing violence and injustice, I’ve felt the need to help out in any way I can,” says Brahma Koodallur, Hospital Accompaniment Support Advocate volunteer. “As I was preparing to sign up for volunteering with the county, I wanted to find a way to help those victims and was glad to see the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services opportunities come up in the search.” Read more about Brahma’s volunteer journey.
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Foster Care Unit Success Story: Family Commitment Leads to Success, Independence, and Belonging
A child who entered foster care due to repeated neglect demonstrated significant behavioral challenges, but he had relatives who believed in him. They sought custody of him to give him an opportunity to be successful. Through the support of Fairfax County foster care specialists, this family had the opportunity to try to make a difference for their young relative. Learn more. Start your journey to becoming a foster parent on the Faster Families Highway.
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Give Yourself Space to Cry
It’s OK to cry! Learn why shedding tears can be part of a healthy self-care routine.
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Spotlight on Tim Barber, Long-Term VPS Community Partner
The BeFriend-A-Child Mentoring program is known for hosting amazing bimonthly enrichment activities in and around Fairfax County. Learn about Tim Barber, one of the remarkable individuals who supports the program in more ways than one, and learn how you can help support children in our community.
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Thursday, May 2 – Virtual Fairfax Kinship Peer Support Group
These free groups are designed for kinship caregivers, raising a child or children for a family member or a friend, to connect with other families for support and encouragement. Virtual support groups are hosted and facilitated by Formed Families Forward, in partnership with Fairfax County Department of Family Services. This group meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Learn more or register online.
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Friday, May 3 – A Health and Wellness Vision Board Journey
Join Julia Kay, a certified life coach and certified health and wellness coach, as she provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and inspiration to help craft a vision board. Through a series of interactive exercises and discussions, participants will gain clarity on goals and create a visual representation of their dreams. This virtual workshop will meet from 12-1 p.m. on May 3. A list of recommended supplies will be sent to registrants in advance prior to the workshop. Learn more and register online.
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Saturday, May 4 – Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Volunteer/Donor Appreciation Event
Join DSVS as the division celebrates the contributions of its volunteer corps on Saturday, May 4, from Noon-2 p.m. at the Sully Community Center. If you have questions about this event, please contact tanisha.cox@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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Mondays, Starting May 6 – Free Virtual Dads Parenting Group
Dads, sign up for our upcoming virtual Dads Parenting Group to improve parenting skills and build better relationships! The majority of dads who completed Dads Parenting Groups increased or maintained positive involvement with their children. This virtual 13-week course takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. starting Monday, May 6. Fairfax County residents or dads with children living in Fairfax are welcome. Interpretation services are available for Spanish and other languages upon request. Learn more by contacting Bennie Herron at 703-324-7308 or Lisa Payne-Chesley at 703-324-7734 or by visiting https://bit.ly/DFS-FE.
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Access Fairfax is a twice monthly newsletter sharing news, resources, and events for people with disabilities in Fairfax County.
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Our weekly Career Resources Newsletter includes information on job leads, upcoming webinars and employment events.
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Our monthly Foster Family Newsletter shares resources and experiences relevant to foster and adoptive parents, children in care, and the resource workers who support them.
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The quarterly newsletter The Update covers helpful information and topics for persons receiving long-term care services and their caregivers.
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Our Volunteer Post Newsletter provides a glimpse into the many ways to get involved in making a difference and supporting families in our community.
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Please follow us on Facebook at Fairfax County Department of Family Services for news, events, tips, stories and training opportunities. We support families and county residents of all ages and stages of life. Join our community and engage with us through social media!
Join Us! Learn about career and volunteer opportunities in the Department of Family Services.
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The Department of Family Services (DFS) envisions a community where everyone lives their success story and thrives. DFS strengthens the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services.
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