Department of Family Services

• Apply for Food Stamps (SNAP) or Medicaid
• Find free or low-cost health care
• Locate a homeless shelter
• Get help and training for a new career
• Check out a nursing home
• Get tips on parenting and child supervision
• Become a foster or adoptive parent
• Discover a new volunteer opportunity

More ways we can help you

County announces start of 2009 coooling assistance and Fan Care programs
Applications are being taken now for both programs. Additional details and application information.

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among Americans age 65 and older?
Volunteers are needed to install grab bars and help our older neighbors avoid falls. Find out how you can help!

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

Fairfax Families4Kids
Find out about children who need adoptive homes and ways you can help children in foster care.

Blue Ribbon Campaign to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect
The Blue Ribbon Campaign provides great information about keeping kids safe.

ASSB 2008 Annual Report
The ASSB report summarizes 2008 trends, events and initiatives for Department of Family Services programs that are overseen by the Advisory Social Services Board (ASSB).

Public Assistance & Education and Training

• Medicaid
• Child health care programs
• Food stamps (SNAP)
• Public assistance
• Employment services

Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities

• Aid to older adults
• Adult abuse and neglect
• Adults with disabilties

Office for Women/Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

• Resources for women
• Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers with Fairfax County's Department of Family Services make a real difference. Explore the many volunteer opportunities with us.

Children and Families

• Adoption and foster care
• Keeping children safe
• Child abuse and neglect
• Support for families
• Parenting resources

Child Care

• Explore child care options
• Search for child care
• Pay your SACC bill online
• Get assistance in paying for child care
• Get information on being a child care provider

About the Department of Family Services

• Annual Report
• List of Progams
• Press Releases
• Media Contacts