County Web Sites
Libraries - Includes information on how to apply for a library card, reserve specific books you want to read with children, and find out about your community library programs. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/libraries
Health Department, Health Clinics - Provides information on making an appointment to get a TB test at the health clinic near you, hours opened and their addresses. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/healthhuman
Department of Tax Administration - Provides information about obtaining the required Business, Professional and Occupational License (BPOL) for your Family Child Care business. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/taxes
Park Authority, Parktakes - Offers training opportunities that may count toward the required training hours to renew your permit. Consult your child care specialist in advance to get the training approved before you attend. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/living/parks
Office of Emergency Management, Community Emergency Alert Network (CEAN) - Provides information on registering for the CEAN program to receive emergency alerts, warnings and updates during major crisis and emergency. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cean
Virginia State Web Sites
Virginia State Police, The Sexual Offender Search - Allows you to enter your zip code and find out whether a convicted sexual offender is living in or near the area you live or play with children. www.vsp.state.va.us
Virginia Department of Social Services, VISSTA - Offers a variety of training opportunities for a small fee. These trainings count toward the required training hours to renew your permit. www.dss.virginia.gov/family/cc/provider_training.cgi
Federal Government
Internal Revenue Service - Providers are required to have a tax identification number. If you do not want to use your social security number, you must apply through the IRS for an Employer Identification Number (EIN). www.irs.gov/businesses/small
Organizations
Fairfax County Public Schools, Adult and Community Education - Provides information about scheduled CPR and First Aid classes and cost. www.fcps.edu/adult.htm
American Red Cross- Provides information about scheduled CPR and First Aid classes and cost. www.redcross.org
Nutrition Resources
USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion - Provides nutrition information. www.MyPyramid.gov.