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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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Looking for a New Job? Fuel Your Search with Career Resources
Is it too late to say, “new year, new you?” Jumpstart your job search this year by subscribing to our weekly Career Resources newsletter to get the inside scoop on upcoming hiring events, employment webinars, and hot job leads – all verified by our Career Specialists! We’ve got a fresh new look for 2025 and can’t wait to help you find your new start.
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Volunteer to Teach Kids About Staying Safe
Are you available on weekdays during school hours? Do you enjoy working with kids? If so, this opportunity may be for you! The Department of Family Services’ Body Safety Program needs volunteer classroom instructors to help empower elementary students with the tools they need to prevent or interrupt child abuse. Apply online or contact the Body Safety staff at DFSBodySafety@FairfaxCounty.gov or 703-324-7459. Si usted habla Español, nosotros necesitamos su ayuda!
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Three Nutrients to Reduce Inflammation
Inflammation is the body’s natural response to heal itself from infection or injuries. Chronic inflammation is long-lasting and associated with chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The impact of diet on inflammation is still being studied. However, three nutrients may aid in reducing inflammation and managing chronic disease. Find out what these nutrients are and how to incorporate them into your diet in the February issue of the Golden Gazette.
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County Conversation Podcast: Advocacy Services
On this episode of the County Conversation podcast, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Advocacy Services Supervisor Lydia Guirgis talks with host Jim Person about the many ways Advocacy Services uplifts and supports survivors of interpersonal violence.
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The Advisory Social Services Board’s 2024 Annual Report
The Advisory Social Services Board (ASSB) has released its 2024 Annual Report on the services provided and outcomes achieved by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services. The ASSB report highlights the agency’s successes and underscores the vital role DFS has in delivering services that support the vulnerable in our community, often in collaboration with other agencies, community organizations, and residents committed to building a more equitable community. The ASSB wishes to thank the Board of Supervisors for its continued support of critical human services, and particularly those provided by DFS.
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Partner with PAES to Help Others in Your Community
The Public Assistance and Employment Services team wants to partner with you to spread the word about our benefits and employment programs to more people in the community. PAES will come to your school, business, or nonprofit to share information and answer questions about programs like SNAP or Medicaid that help adults and families reach financial stability. Send a request now to get us on your calendar.
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Unscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence—The Impact of Violence on Child Development
How does violence impact a child’s development? On this episode of Unscripted, host Kendra Lee sits down with Brittany Vera, child witness to domestic violence coordinator, and Counseling Services Supervisor Kathryn Harlow—both with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS)--to talk about how exposure to violence, whether directly or as a witness, can have far-reaching, negative consequences for children and how to disrupt the impact of trauma.
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Tuesday, Mar. 4 – Women’s History Month Proclamation
Join the Commission for Women and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, March 4, at 9:30 a.m. in the Government Center Board Auditorium, as the board proclaims March Women’s History Month. Helen Cole, commissioner for the Hunter Mill District and Commission for Women vice-chair, will accept the proclamation. For more information, contact Alexandra Hernandez.
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Monday, Mar. 10 – Dementia Friends Information Session – In-person
Dementia Friendly Fairfax envisions our community as a place where people living with dementia and their care partners will be able to engage in a variety of activities, be supported in the highest quality of life, and can live independently for as long as possible. Attend this session on March 10 from 11 a.m. -12:15 p.m. at Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306. Register.
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Tuesday, Mar. 11 – Virtual Parent Café: Social Media Panel for Teens and Parents
The next free Virtual Parent Café, Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 to 8 p.m. will feature a Social Media Panel for Teens and Parents. This panel of young adults will share their experiences navigating social media as teenagers. Panelists will discuss lessons learned about social media, the positive and negative impacts on their well-being, and what they thought their parents did well, or did not do well in monitoring their social media access. Fairfax County parents or guardians and their teens are welcome join us for this interactive online panel discussion through MS Teams. For more information or to preregister, email or call 703-324-7720.
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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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