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Where can I call for help or advice on
parenting or to report my concerns about possible child abuse or
neglect?
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At what age can a child be left home alone?
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Where can I find after-school care for my
children?
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How can I learn more about becoming a
foster or adoptive parent?
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I'd like to give back to my community. Are there
volunteer opportunities with the Department of Family
Services?
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How do I apply for public assistance (Food
Stamps, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)?
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Where do I go for help in finding a job?
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Where can I find information about assisted
living facilities or nursing homes in the Washington area?
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Who can I call if I suspect abuse or neglect
(including self-neglect) of an elderly person or person with
disabilities?
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I've been caring for my aging relative but
cannot do it anymore. Who can help me determine what to do
next?
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How can I get help with paying for my
prescriptions? What health services are available for low-income
seniors without insurance?
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What services are available for persons with
disabilities in Fairfax County?
Where can I call for help or advice on parenting or to report my concerns about possible child abuse or neglect?
Call the Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline at 703-324-7400 (for hearing impaired: 711-Virginia Relay Center), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For a listing of parenting resources and programs, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/parentingresource
At what age can a child be left home alone?
The county has developed guidelines that help in deciding when a child can be left unsupervised. Generally speaking, a child 7 years and under should NOT be left at home unsupervised for any period of time.
For complete guidelines, call the CPS Hotline at 703-324-7400 or visit the Department of Family Services Web site at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/childrenyouth/homealone.htm
Where can I find after-school care for my children?
Parents can call 703-449-1414 (for hearing impaired: 711-Virginia Relay Center) to enroll their child in Office for Children's School Age Child Care (SACC) program. In addition to the before- and after- school program, SACC operates summer and holiday programs during school break periods. Information about SACC is also available at: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/childcare
How can I learn more about becoming a foster or adoptive parent?
Call the Department of Family Services Foster Care and Adoption Program at 703-324-7639 (TTY: 703-222-9452). Or visit the DFS Web site at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/ and look for information about foster care and adoption.
I'd like to give back to my community. Are there volunteer
opportunities with the Department of Family Services?
Volunteers with Fairfax County's Department of Family Services make a real difference in real lives, working with children at risk, teens in foster care, parents, grandparents, older adults, and adults with disabilities. Visit the Web site at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/about/volops.htm to find out more.
How do I apply for public assistance (Food Stamps, Medicaid, Temporary
Assistance for Needy Families)?
You may apply for public assistance by mail, in person, or through someone authorized to represent you. DFS office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (additional hours available on request). Appointments are not required for most programs. For an application, office locations or more information, call 703-324-7500 (TTY: 703-222-9452) or visit the DFS Web site: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/publicassistance/publicas.htm
Where do I go for help in finding a job?
For information on One Stop and SkillSource Centers in the Northern
Virginia area, call 703-533-5400 (TTY: 703-533-5316) or visit: www.myskillsource.org
For more information and the location of area employment resource
centers, visit: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/employmenttraining/etonweb.htm
Where can I find information about assisted living facilities or
nursing homes in the Washington area?
Call the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging at 703-324-7948 (TTY: 703-449-1186) and request information about the "Guide to Retirement Living."
Other helpful information can be found on the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Web site: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa
Who can I call if I suspect abuse or neglect (including self-neglect)
of an elderly person or person with disabilities?
Call Fairfax County's Adult Protective Services at 703-324-7450 (TTY: 703-449-1186) if you are concerned about a specific individual.
If you would like information about nursing homes or assisted living
facilities or have a concern about a particular facility, call the
Northern Virginia Long Term Care Ombudsman Program at 703-324-5861
(TTY: 703-449-1186). Or visit the Ombudsman Program Web site at:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa/ombud/default.htm
I've been caring for my aging relative but cannot do it anymore. Who
can help me determine what to do next?
Call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880 (TTY: 703-222-9452) to request a case management assessment. A trained geriatric care manager will conduct an in-home assessment to determine what services your relative, and you as the caregiver, might need. Fees are on a sliding scale basis.
How can I get help with paying for my prescriptions? What health
services are available for low-income seniors without insurance?
Call the Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) Intake Line at 703-324-5851 (TTY: 703-449-1186). A VICAP counselor can provide you with health care options as well as sources for obtaining free or reduced-cost prescription medications. The VICAP Web site address is: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/aaa/VICAP.htm
What services are available for persons with disabilities in Fairfax
County?
All Fairfax County government programs are available to persons with
disabilities. Anyone having difficulty accessing services or programs
should contact Disability Services Planning and Development at
703-324-5421 (TTY: 703-449-1186) or visit their Web site at:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dsb