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A gift from Mom
Moms, here’s a gift you can give to your children on Mothers’ Day! It lasts a lifetime, and will make you feel great.

May is Foster Care and Foster Family Recognition Month in Fairfax County

Falls Church Programs to Relocate This Summer
This summer, all of the Fairfax County Human Service agencies currently located at 6245 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church will move to 7611 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Get the latest updates on the move.

Be Careful With Windows and Young Children
Some important safety tips to prevent children falling from open windows

Meet the Dively's – A Very Special Family
See their story of adopting three older children. Find out more about Foster Care and Adoption.

ASSB 2011 Annual Report
The Advisory Social Services Board report summarizes 2011 trends, events and initiatives for Department of Family Services programs.

Access Family Services
See a 10 minute video which gives an overview of the divisions, programs and services DFS offers and how to access those services. The video shows after a brief advertisement for Parks Plus+. English version . . . Spanish version

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Important Phone Numbers

Child Protective Services:
703-324-7400

Adult Protective Services:
703-324-7450

Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources:
703-324-7948
TTY: 703-449-1186

Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline
703-360-7273

Artemis House - A Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence
703-435-4940

Short-term, emergency help with basic needs
(Fairfax Co. Human Services Coordinated Services Planning)
703-222-0880

DFS: General Number for Client Services:
703-324-7500
TTY: 703-222-9452

DFS: Administrative Offices:
703-324-7800
TTY: 703-222-9452

TTY 711 for all numbers
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