Operating Status for Department of Family Services (DFS) Programs and Services
Skip the trip! Although most of our services are not being provided in-person at this time, we continue to offer services online and by phone. Learn more about our Assistance from a Distance.
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Skip the Trip! Receive Assistance from a Distance Online or by Phone
DFS cares about the safety and well-being of individuals and families and will continue to provide assistance from a distance. Below are the variety of services available to you without having to leave the safety of your home.
- Child Protective Services (CPS)
- Parent Support Line, Kinship Navigation Line
- Parenting Tips, Videos and Podcasts
- Virtual Classes and Support
- Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources
- Meals on Wheels
- Services and Resources for People with Disabilities
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
- Domestic and Sexual Violence 24-Hour Hotline
- Advocacy Services and Hospital Accompaniment
- Teletherapy
Self-Sufficiency - Medical and Financial Benefits; Career/Employment and Training Services
- Apply Online for SNAP, Medicaid and more!
- Ways to Turn in Your Documents
- Other Ways to Receive Help
- Career/Employment Services
Information About Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Fairfax County
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Learn About Our Programs and Services
Child Care Assistance
The Child Care Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible families to help pay for the cost of child care so they can work or attend education or training programs.
Children and Families
The Children, Youth and Families Division includes programs designed to protect children from harm, prevent child abuse and neglect, support families, and help them remain together safely for the long-term emotional and physical health of the children.
Learn more about Children, Youth and Families' programs and services.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
The Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Division Provides a 24-hour crisis hotline, advocacy, information, counseling, resources, and emergency shelter for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Services available for adults, teens, and children who have been affected by these types of abuse.
Learn more about Domestic and Sexual Violence Services' programs and services.
Employment and Training
Employment and training helps connect job seekers with employment and training opportunities through one-stop employment resource centers locally known as Virginia Career Works Centers. Offers employment workshops, occupational skills training, and job search assistance.
Financial and Medical Assistance
Financial and medical assistance helps individuals and families with low income apply for and receive help (Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), etc.) to meet basic needs and attain self-sufficiency.
Older Adults
The Adult & Aging Division provides services and education to older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. Programs maximize safety and independence, as well as enhance family and social supports, with an emphasis on community education and volunteer resources.
People with Disabilities
We promote the self-sufficiency and well-being of people with disabilities through advocacy, education, and consultation regarding legal rights and protections, solution management, and by connecting people to resources and services.
Learn more about resources and services for people with disabilities.
Volunteer and Donate
Work directly with the people we serve or help "behind the scenes" with tasks such as mailings and clerical assistance. Make a donation or sponsor an event. We have something for everyone!
Learn more about how you can help through volunteering or making a donation.
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Improve the Quality of Life in Our Community, Complete the Census Today - Everyone Counts
Wondering how you can improve the quality of life in our community? Of the many things you can do, one of the easiest and most important is to fill out your census form online, by phone or mail.
For each resident who does not respond to the census, Fairfax County could lose $12,000 in potential funding over the course of a decade. Learn more about the Census.
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. Learn more about Fairfax County HHS.
