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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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SUN Bucks – Apply by August 30
Fairfax County schools are back in session, but the SUN is still shining! The SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program helps eligible families afford groceries with a $120 one-time payment (per child). School-age children in families currently enrolled in SNAP and TANF should automatically receive this payment. Learn more about eligibility and apply before August 30.
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Help End Teen Dating Violence in Fairfax County
Want to be a part of ending teen dating violence in our community? Join the Fairfax County Teen Advocates Program and make your voice heard!
As a Teen Advocate you can:
- Champion a cause you care about!
- Become a leader among your peers.
- Make new friends who are passionate like you!
- Plan impactful events and activities!
Ready to make a difference? Apply by Friday, Sept. 20, 2024.
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Why Take a Parenting Class?
Is it possible to be a perfect parent? Of course not. Even if you think you have it all figured out with one child, the next one may be completely different. Were there things your own parents did that you swore you’d never do? Did you have a good role model to teach you how to be a parent? The free Parenting Education classes offered by the Department of Family Services will help you understand what to expect at all ages from birth through the teen years. Find out more about this incredible free resource! |
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Need a Career Change? Make Employment Services Your First Step
Searching through countless articles and videos for resume, cover letter, and interview help is exhausting. And how do you know if the author is qualified? Cut out all the extra noise and steps, and visit one of Fairfax County’s Workforce Development Centers. Meet with a Career Specialist and get personalized job search and application support. We offer four locations across the County, so find the one nearest you!
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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence—Everything Is Prevention
We can’t identify and dismantle the root causes of interpersonal violence without prevention. But what is prevention anyway? And why is it a crucial component of the work Domestic and Sexual Violence Services does to fulfill their mission of forever ending interpersonal violence? On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee sits down with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ Division Director Toni Zollicoffer; Assistant Division Director Keesha Coke; and Prevention, Education, and Coordination Program Manager Stacy Ziebell to talk about prevention and how it’s critical to the work of ending interpersonal violence.
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Using Virtual Reality to Explore Elder Safety & Well-Being in Older Adults
Older adults experience challenges and frustrations that can be difficult to understand, even if you work with older people, or are a caregiver, family member, neighbor, or friend. Hoping to change that, a new training series is being offered and facilitated by ElderLink, a partnership program between the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and Inova. Called Exploring the Dimensions of Aging through Virtual Reality, this initiative allows participants to “see through the eyes” of older adults to better understand what it is like for them to encounter various challenges in daily life. Learn more about this innovative program in the August issue of the Golden Gazette.
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Thursdays, Aug. 22-Sept. 26 – Virtual Walk with Ease Program for Older Adults
Sign up for this free Inova ElderLink program created by the Arthritis Foundation. This virtual program allows you to walk at your own pace 3 times a week. Then you will meet weekly to discuss successes, challenges, encourage one another, and learn information to stay healthy. Receive a free guidebook and access online resources. Class is offered via MS Teams. Register to receive an email with access information. Learn more about ElderLink programs for older adults and family caregivers.
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Wednesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 28-Sept. 19 – Sexual Violence Tier 1
Sexual Violence Tier One is a 16-hour training on understanding sexual violence, systems responding to sexual violence in Fairfax County, and resources available in our community. This training is for professionals, volunteers, and community members looking to learn how and why sexual violence happens; the impact of sexual violence on individuals, families, and communities; and how to support those impacted. It is free, but registration is required. For more information, contact Angie Acosta.
Multiple dates starting September 3 – DSVS Orientation for Prospective Volunteers
This orientation is an introduction to Fairfax County's Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, the services we provide, the population we serve, and the opportunities for volunteers to contribute to the agency's mission. A summary of the application process and the requirements necessary to become a successful candidate is included. Register here or contact Tanisha Cox with questions.
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Wednesdays, Starting Sept. 4 – DADs Parenting Group (12 virtual sessions)
Meet other dads. Talk about fatherhood. Gain parenting support. For more information or to register, contact Lisa Payne-Chesley, 703-324-7734, or Bennie Herron, 571-474-6822. Learn more!
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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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