Fairfax County Department of Family Services

Fairfax County Department of Family Services We welcome you and your comments! The purpose of official Fairfax County social media accounts is to present matters of public interest.

The Department of Family Services strengthens the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and

your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we generally only monitor comments and postings during regular business hours. Social Media Comments Policy: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/social-media-comments-policy

Política de comentarios en las redes sociales de Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/politica-de-comentarios-en-las-redes-sociales-de-fairfax-county

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is looking for a few good volunteers! Sign up to learn about DSVS, the services th...
06/14/2026

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is looking for a few good volunteers! Sign up to learn about DSVS, the services the division provides and the population it serves. Discover how volunteers can contribute to the DSVS mission and the application process. Orientation is free but registration is required. Multiple dates, starting Tuesday, July 28, 2026, are available. Choose the one that works best for you: https://bit.ly/3QiwNDx.

Interested in volunteering for Domestic and Sexual Violence Services but not quite ready to sign up for orientation? Contact Volunteer Manager Caroline Croghan at [email protected].

Weekends free? Use them to change a child’s life. Become a mentor with BeFriend-A-Child and help build a child’s confid...
06/13/2026

Weekends free? Use them to change a child’s life.

Become a mentor with BeFriend-A-Child and help build a child’s confidence, social skills, and resilience—on a schedule that works for you.

📅 Next virtual training: July 11, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
🔗 http://bit.ly/DFS-VPS-BAC

Host a youth intern at no cost this summer through the Educating Youth through Employment (EYE) program! DFS Workforce D...
06/13/2026

Host a youth intern at no cost this summer through the Educating Youth through Employment (EYE) program!

DFS Workforce Development matches youth with worksites based on their interests and provides support throughout their internship. Interns between the ages of 16-24 spend six weeks learning essential skills to support their future career. Complete the interest form before June 24 to participate: https://bit.ly/4vKZ7gT

If you or someone you know is in a violent intimate relationship, you may hear (or say yourself), “The abuse is not that...
06/13/2026

If you or someone you know is in a violent intimate relationship, you may hear (or say yourself), “The abuse is not that bad” or other phrases that seem to excuse the behavior. Though minimizing abuse might seem like low self-esteem on the part of the survivor, it’s most likely a survival strategy. This is what else you should know about the reasons someone may minimize abuse: https://bit.ly/4enkq1d.

🎓 Help Support our Graduates in Foster Care!👏 We are so proud of the 17 youth in Fairfax County foster care who have per...
06/13/2026

🎓 Help Support our Graduates in Foster Care!

👏 We are so proud of the 17 youth in Fairfax County foster care who have persevered to graduate from high school, professional certification programs, college and beyond this year.

🎉 Join us in supporting their amazing accomplishments by donating items on their personal wish lists to help them as they move forward in life: https://amzn.to/4xrqWMS

💙 Thank you for your support!

06/13/2026

“So, fostering a kid is not just fostering them, it’s fostering their parents.”

🤝 It’s not about replacing families. It’s about walking alongside them. In Fairfax County, foster families support children while their parents, grandparents, and extended family work toward stability and reunification. Foster care works best when families stay connected—through visits, calls, shared photos, and familiar routines.

Fostering isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being present.

⚠️ Parents and caregivers, your guidance is key to helping teens navigate the digital world safely! Here’s how to create...
06/12/2026

⚠️ Parents and caregivers, your guidance is key to helping teens navigate the digital world safely! Here’s how to create healthy online habits:

➡️ Talk about it: Keep communication open. Encourage your teen to share their online experiences—both good and bad—and listen without judgment.
➡️ Privacy is power: Teach them to use privacy settings, guard personal info, and think twice before sharing online.
➡️ Spot digital abuse: Watch for red flags like excessive monitoring, controlling behavior, or cyberbullying. Act if you see them. Set boundaries: Establish rules for screen time, social media, and online interactions. Encourage offline breaks to balance their routine.
➡️ Be the example: Show them how to use tech respectfully and responsibly by modeling it.

Let’s empower teens to thrive in a safer, smarter digital space. Call the Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline at 703-360-7273 if you need support.

😰 Parenting can be hard, especially during summer break! But you’re never alone. Our parenting partners are just a call ...
06/12/2026

😰 Parenting can be hard, especially during summer break!

But you’re never alone. Our parenting partners are just a call away to provide advice on child development, bonding, stress relief, keeping kids engaged over the summer, and more.

Parents, caregivers, and anyone working with kids can rely on the trusted support system at the Parent Support Line! 📱 Call 703-324-7720 or email [email protected], Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Volunteer Voices recently sat down with Domestic Relations Unit Supervisor Marwa Hajahmed to talk about how Juvenile and...
06/12/2026

Volunteer Voices recently sat down with Domestic Relations Unit Supervisor Marwa Hajahmed to talk about how Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Domestic Relations Unit works and why the partnership with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services is essential.

➡️ Read an excerpt of that conversation: https://bit.ly/3Rinsfd

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12011 Government Center Parkway (Pennino Building)
Fairfax, VA
22035

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+17033247500

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