Department of Family Services Hotlines (Available 24 Hours)
Child Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7400
Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711
Adult Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7450; TTY 711
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Scammers are targeting electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cardholders nationwide. Virginia, like most states, is unable to replace missing or stolen EBT funds, so it's important to protect your card and benefits. Learn ways to protect your SNAP benefits.
The Department of Family Services cares about every family member, including pets. To help keep pets with their families, DFS is hosting a pet supply drive during National Pet Month in May. The drive will run from Sunday, May 11, to Saturday, May 24, with all donations benefiting Fairfax County Animal Shelter’s Pet Pantry. By supporting the drive, you will help pets stay with their families! Learn more.
Wednesday & Thursday, July 9 & 10, 2025
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fairfax Church
11451 Braddock Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
Registration for the summer session of Domestic Violence Tier 1, a 16-hour training on the dynamics of domestic violence, systems responding to domestic violence in Fairfax County, and resources available in our community. Questions? Contact Abby Picard. For full credit, all 16 hours must be completed. This training is free, but registration is required.