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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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Virginia Medicaid Open Enrollment Until August 31
Have your health needs changed this year? Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your health coverage and make changes to fit your needs. In the Northern Virginia region, Cardinal Care (Medicaid) Open Enrollment runs until August 31. Medicaid members should have received a letter from Cardinal Care with their enrollment details. Learn more about how to update your coverage or compare plans.
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Parenting can be tough! It’s okay to ask for help.
We offer a Parent Support Line where you can talk with trained parenting specialists for guidance on a wide range of topics including child development, reducing your stress, strengthening the parent-child bond, and accessing community resources. Parents, caregivers, or anyone who works with children can call 703-324-7720, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with questions or concerns. Language support is available.
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10 Tips to Stay Safe on Campus
Campus violence is a legitimate worry for the roughly 72 million students enrolled in colleges and universities in this country. That violence includes sexual violence. Studies show if you’re a college student or college-age adult, you’re at particularly high risk of being sexually assaulted, likely by someone you know. Learn more about campus safety.
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Plan Ahead So Your Wishes Are Known
If you became incapacitated and couldn’t speak for yourself, would your family know what medical care you want? It can be uncomfortable to think about, but planning now is the best way to make sure your wishes are followed. You can learn about Advance Care Planning – what it is, what legal documents are needed, and how to get started – in the August issue of the Golden Gazette.
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Talent Up NOVA Offers Employers Access to Top-Tier Talent
Finding specialized talent in Northern Virginia just got easier. Talent Up NOVA connects organizations with highly qualified, displaced federal workers and contractors who are ready to step into mid-level roles. You can evaluate a candidate’s performance on the job for six to eight weeks with zero financial risk. DFS Workforce Development partners with Virginia Career Works to administer Talent Up NOVA.
Ready to meet your next hire? To learn more or to get started, contact Bobby Mahon, Business Engagement Manager at Virginia Career Works.
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Body Safety Facilitators Needed
Empower children, make a difference in your community, and help prevent child abuse in a non-alarming way by volunteering with the Body Safety Education Program. We need volunteers to teach our evidence-based, age-appropriate lessons in Fairfax County schools, and we offer flexible scheduling, thorough training, ongoing support, and your choice of classes. Our next facilitator training is Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Si usted habla español, ¡necesitamos su ayuda! Learn more, apply online, or email us.
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5 Signs of Unhealthy Love
Often, we mistake all that intensity and drama in our relationships for passion. Reality tells us abuse often comes disguised as unhealthy love. Do you see your relationship in any of these five signs? If so, learn how to change the narrative.
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Wednesday, Aug. 19 – UPS Information Session
Looking for some additional income or new experience in transportation and delivery services? Join us at the Fairfax County Government Center for an information session about available job opportunities at UPS! UPS is hiring part-time package handlers and cover drivers for their peak season. Learn what the job entails and see if you are a good fit! Register now for one 30-minute session from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
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Wednesday, Aug. 19 – What it Means to be Brain Healthy
In this webinar, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist Medical Director with the Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program will discuss brain health. As we age, we are all at risk of dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases, but this isn't an inevitable fate. There are proactive changes we can make to our health and lifestyle to keep our brains working well for longer. Session is free and will take place virtually from 12 p.m.-1 p.m. Register now.
Thursday, Aug. 27 – Body Safety Program Facilitator Training
Empower children, make a difference in your community, and help prevent child abuse in a non-alarming way. The Body Safety Education Program is seeking volunteers who are available on weekdays to teach our evidence-based, age-appropriate lessons in local schools across Fairfax County.
We offer flexible scheduling around your availability, thorough training, ongoing/onsite staff support, and the opportunity to choose the classes you prefer. Our training is Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Si usted habla Español, ¡necesitamos su ayuda! Learn more or apply online, or email.
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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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