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Visit us at www.FormedFamiliesForward.org We serve families, educators and child welfare professionals in the Northern Virginia area.

We are a family-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families of children and youth with disabilities and other specialized needs. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs.

09/03/2026

Sharing in honor of FASD awareness month!
Our partners at the Uniformed Services University, in collaboration with FASD United, are seeking caregivers to participate in a research study focused on the health care experiences of military-connected children with confirmed or possible fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD).

Eligible caregivers will take part in a virtual interview lasting approximately 60 minutes and will have the opportunity to share their experiences navigating the health care system for their child or dependent.

If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact Ms. Ilse Rivera at [email protected].

09/02/2026

Celebrating 15 Years! Join FFF's Monthly Giving Circle
Your monthly gift helps Formed Families Forward walk alongside foster, adoptive, and kinship families all year long. 💛
Steady financial contributions mean caregivers can access training, support groups, individual consultations, classes, and other resources any time they need it! Monthly Giving Circle members make financial contribution to give each month, providing consistent and steady funding for our critical programming.
Every dollar makes a difference!
$15/month fuels peer support groups 🤝
$25/month helps provide training workshops
$50/month strengthens personalized consultations to families facing challenges

The first 45 new Giving Circle Members can receive a "Love Creates Family" Trivet!
Click here to join the campaign: https://bit.ly/FFFgivemonthly

09/01/2026

September is FASD Awareness Month! 💚

Formed Families Forward recognizes the strengths, needs, and experiences of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) and the foster, adoptive, and kinship families who support them.

Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing information and resources to help build greater understanding of FASD and promote supports that are compassionate, informed, and responsive to how each individual’s brain works.

Access resources from FFF here: https://bit.ly/FASDresources
Learn more about FASD from our friends at FASD United: https://fasdunited.org/

08/31/2026

JOIN US!
Parenting children and youth who have disabilities and receive special education can sometimes feel like a wild ride!
Join us for a one-hour session to prepare for the new school year. We will cover a few special education basics and share practical “hacks” to prevent or address areas that often create unnecessary bumps in the journey. There will also be time for questions and open discussion.
REGISTER HERE!
https://bit.ly/4wmeLjB

08/30/2026

Our friends at FREDLA and C.A.S.E. are seeking young adults and caregivers for a research study on the impact of mental health therapy in foster, adoptive and kinship families.

Eligible participants are between ages 18-24 who are Black/African American or idenitify as LGBTQ+, and their caregivers.
The project’s goal is to improve mental health outcomes for children, youth, and young adults who have experienced the child welfare system and who were unable to reunify with their family of origin, including those who aged out of the system.
-Run Executive Director Leadership Association
Learn more and apply at link below:
https://calendly.com/rickman-adoptionsupport/focus-group-interview?month=2026-08

08/29/2026

This week, FFF’s Stacia and Kelly joined family resource centers and other family engagement professionals from around the state at the VDOE Connect for Success conference in Harrisonburg. Great learning, sharing and connecting!
Stacia and Kelly shared new ways of supporting families who face "big" challenging behaviors and deepened understanding of the neurological basis. They shared strategies to help families reframe aggressive and destructive behaviors, and keep children safe during crisis.

08/28/2026

Happy Family Friday from FFF! 🎉
Every Friday we like to share a local FREE event for you and your formed families to check out this weekend.

Experience Chinese culture in the heart of D.C. at the 24th Washington Chinese Culture Festival on Saturday, August 29th. Enjoy a day filled with cultural performances, activities, and more along Pennsylvania Avenue.

August 29,2026
10 AM–6 PM
Pennsylvania Ave NW (Between 3rd & 4th Streets), Washington, D.C.

Learn more: https://www.gwcac.org/index.html

08/27/2026

From our friends at Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services:

Looking for a fun and safe place for teens to spend their weekend evenings? NCS Teen Nights begin August 28!
Youth ages 12–18 can enjoy FREE Friday and Saturday night activities at select Fairfax County community centers, including:
🎲 Board and card games
🏀 Open gym
🏓 Table tennis
🎤 Karaoke
🎉 Parties, talent shows and more!

Teen Nights are held Fridays and Saturdays from 6–10 PM at locations throughout Fairfax County.

Learn more and find a location near you:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-services/teen-centers

08/26/2026

📢 September Date Change!

Due to the holiday weekend, our Formed Families Together Virtual Peer Support Group will meet on a different Sunday in September.

Sunday, September 13, 2026
7:30–9:00 PM EDT
Virtual

We hope you can join us for an evening of connection, encouragement, and support with other foster, adoptive, and kinship parents and caregivers.

Please mark your calendar and help us spread the word!

08/25/2026

The first week of school can be challenging for foster, adoptive, and kinship families. Give yourself grace as your family navigates this difficult time of year. Formed Families Forward is here to support you. Learn more about how FFF can support you at https://formedfamiliesforward.org/.

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10304 Eaton Place , Suite 100
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17035392904

Website

http://FormedFamiliesForward.org/

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