Research tells us when dads are involved in the lives of their children, those children tend to be more psychologically and emotionally balanced and to have better social skills, higher grades and stronger parenting skills when they start their own families. June is Fatherhood Awareness Month, and Fairfax County is sponsoring a series of events to help celebrate fathers. Join us!

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, more adults living in Virginia will have access to quality low cost health care coverage. Eligibility is based on income: a single adult making up to $16,754, or a parent in a family of three making up to $28,677. Applications accepted after Nov. 1, 2018.

The term domestic violence strikes a different chord in all of us; this much was evident during a recent Father Engagement Unit Dads’ Parenting Group. The unit took advantage of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month to tackle this tough subject matter with the men in the group, many of whom have direct experience with the issue.