About the Department of Family Services


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Administrative Offices
Pennino Building – Human Services Center
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1102
703-324-7500 - TTY 703-222-9452
 

DFS Vision, Mission, and Values Statement

Vision: We envision a caring community where all are safe and have dignity, well-being and hope.

Mission: Promote the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of children, adults and families through advocacy, education and effective supportive services.

Values: Opportunity, Safety, Well-Being, Self-Determination, Education

Family Services Video

Access Family Services
10 minute video which gives an overview of the divisions, programs and services DFS offers. It also explains how people can access those services, either by visiting a DFS office, calling on the phone or via the Internet.

Family Services Program

Family Services Programs and Services
See the Overview page for a summary of Programs and Services (in English or Spanish). See also overviews for the Divisions in Department of Family Services: Adult and Aging . . . Children, Youth and Families . . . Self-Sufficiency . . . Office for Children . . . Office for Women & Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

ASSB Report

Advisory Social Services Board Annual Report for 2008

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




Contacts for News Media and Public Inquiries:

Department of Family Services (DFS) – department-wide; Children, Youth, and Families; Public Assistance and Employment Services.

Belinda Buescher, Communications Director: 703-324-7758

DFS - Office for Children

Lois Kirkpatrick, Manager, Marketing and Strategic Analysis: 703-324-7162

DFS - Adult and Aging Services

Grace Lynch, Communications Manager: 703-324-5277

DFS - Disabilities Services Planning and Development

Matt Barkley, Manager: 703-324-5868



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