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.
Stay connected with the Department of Family Services (DFS) and follow our Facebook page (@FairfaxCountyFamilyServices).
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
- 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
Get the most up-to-date information about Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Fairfax County.
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.
