Department of Family Services

Fairfax County, Virginia

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

703-324-7500 | TTY 703-222-9452

DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov

12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035

Nannette M. Bowler, Director

WHAT WE DO

The Department of Family Services (DFS) promotes the well-being of the County's diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of children, adults and families through supportive services, education and advocacy. Our services provide the framework for a strong and resilient Fairfax County: safe communities, a thriving economy, excellent schools, and opportunities for everyone to feel connected and engaged.

Department Resources

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Child Care/School Readiness

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Children and Families

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Domestic and Sexual Violence Services

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Employment and Training

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Financial and Medical Assistance

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Older Adults

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People with Disabilities

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Volunteer and Donate

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Family Services Directory


Important Phone Numbers
 

Department of Family Services Main Number, Also Public Assistance Customer Care
703-324-7500; TTY 703-222-9452

Hotlines
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

Other Department of Family Services Numbers
Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources 703-324-7948; TTY 703-449-1186
Office for Children 703-324-8100; TTY 711
Medicaid Fraud 866-486-1971
Welfare Fraud 703-324-7564

Outside of Department of Family Services
Artemis House (Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence) 703-435-4940; TTY 711
Short-Term, Emergency Help for Basic Needs (Fairfax County Human Services, Coordinated Services Planning) 703-222-0880; TTY 711


Have Basic Questions About the Department of Family Services Programs? Send an Email.
 

Michael Becketts Appointed Director of Department of Family Services

At its meeting July 30, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed Michael A. Becketts as the next director of the Department of Family Services. Becketts will succeed Nanette Bowler, who is retiring from the county on Friday, Aug. 2. Becketts will take on his official role as DFS director Sept. 3. 

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About the Health & Human Services System

This agency is a part of the Fairfax County Health & Human Services System (HHS). The HHS System is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work and play in Fairfax County.

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