Department of Family Services - Fairfax County, Virginia

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Important Phone Numbers:
Client Services: 703-324-7500
Administrative Offices: 703-324-7800
Adult Protective Services: 703-324-7450
Child Protective Services: 703-324-7400
TTY: 703-222-9452
Domestic & Sexual Violence 703-370-7273, TTY 711
Family Abuse Crisis Shelter 703-435-4940 (voice/TTY)

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	Family Services Programs and Services View the Programs and Services Guide which provides detailed information about our programs and services, phone numbers and office locations.
	SkillSource Center Opens at County Jail The Department of Family Services is operating a new SkillSource Center in the county jail to help find jobs for those about to be released back into our community. DFS Director Dana Paige was one of the official ribbon cutters at the July 30, 2008 opening ceremony. The Sheriff's Web site includes a photo and description of this new joint effort.
	Advisory Social Services Board Annual Report for 2007
	Homeless Shelters and services Six county homeless shelters provide safe, temporary homes for individuals and families in need.The Katherine K. Hanley Family Shelter opened in August 2007. The Partnership for Permanent Housing helps formerly homeless families become homeowners.
	50+ Action Plan Read about the county's plan to prepare for its growing population of older adults.
	Special Needs Registry Fairfax County recently launched a Special Needs Registry that will help county authorities communicate in times of emergency with residents who are vulnerable, at-risk or hard-to-reach.
	Coordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence Children who are exposed to domestic violence are more likely to exhibit behavioral and physical health problems including depression, anxiety, and violence toward peers. Learn more about the county's coordinated community response to domestic violence.
	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 Fairfax County Blue Ribbon Campaign is a coalition of individuals and organizations - community, civic, school, business, faith-based and government - dedicated to keeping kids safe.
	For grandparents and other relatives raising children Kinship Care Resource Guide and additional information regarding kinship care (PDF)
	Volunteer Opportunities Volunteers with Fairfax County's Department of Family Services make a real difference. Explore the many volunteer opportunities with us.
	Child Care Central Find more information for and about Child Care.

For and About Children and Families

Join a community campaign to prevent child abuse and neglect.
Facts About Child Welfare in Fairfax County
Read 10 Tips for Keeping Children Safe.
Concerned about a child's well-being or just need advice? Read about Child Abuse and Neglect.
Child home alone? Check our Child Supervision Guidelines.
Locate child care in the county through the Office for Children.
Read about our Family-Focused Prevention Services.

Public Assistance and Employment Services

Find local affordable child health care programs.
Get access to employment services for adults and youth.
Apply for food stamps.
Apply for other types of public assistance.
Get information for Medicaid applicants and recipients.

Foster Care and Adoption

Learn about becoming a foster parent.
Read an interview with a Fairfax County foster parent.
Discover the rewards of adopting a child with special needs.
Learn how you can help an older teen transition out of foster care.
See photos of children in our Foster Care Program waiting to be adopted.
Learn about Virginia First Lady Anne Holton's "For Keeps" initiative to improve outcomes for older children in foster care.

Other help for parents

Get Helpful Tips for Parents
Find local parenting resources and assistance
Read a Guide to Fun & Safety
Obtain information about Virginia's Division of Child Support Enforcement

For and About Adults and Seniors

Get important tips on finding a Medicare Part D drug plan.
Learn about home services and community resources;
Find out about:
Check out Fairfax County & SeniorNavigator — a partnership offering resources and information on public and private services in Virginia.

See the Annual Report for 2007 and a summary of our services in various languages.

Dana W. Paige, Director
Department of Family Services
Pennino Building – Human Services Center
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1102

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, Public Information Officer: 703-324-7758
Joseph Battista, Publications Manager: 703-324-5870

DFS - Office for Children

Lois Kirkpatrick, Manager, Marketing and Strategic Analysis: 703-324-7162
Dan Dildine, Communications Specialist: 703-324-8042

DFS - Adult and Aging Services

Grace Lynch, Communications Manager: 703-324-5277

DFS - Disabilities Services Planning and Development

Matt Barkley, Manager: 703-324-5868

MISSION: The mission of the Department of Family Services is to promote self-sufficiency; protect the vulnerable; and educate children, individuals, families and the community