Department of Family Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
Michael A. Becketts
Director

Advisory Social Services Board (ASSB) Meetings

Upcoming Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month. 

Check out the calendar listing of ASSB upcoming meetings.

Advisory Social Services Board

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 210 237 516 059 01 
Passcode: kK6dv6Ks 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Past Meetings

Advisory Social Services Board

2026 Past Meetings

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

2025 Past Meetings

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes
2026 ASSB Meeting Dates

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Adult and Aging Services Program Update

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 267 438 903 940 7 
Passcode: Jr63wa6k 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Meeting Minutes
 

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Federal Budget Realignment and Implications for Virginia – September 11, 2025
Children's Services Act FY 2025 Update
Children, Youth and Families Update

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
5:30–6:45 p.m. 

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 251 173 655 550 2
Passcode: s2gT2RM2 

Meeting Materials
New Member Orientation Slides
New Member Orientation Binder

Wednesday, August 20, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Legislative Letter of Support
PRWORA APHSA Briefing
Domestic and Sexual Violence Program Update

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes
NASHSA Safety Net Cuts Implementation Timeline
APHSA Final Analysis HR1

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Annual Report Subcommittee Charter

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505 

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes
State of ALICE in Fairfax County 2025
State of ALICE in Fairfax County 2025 Snapshot
State of ALICE in The D.C. Metro Area: 2025 Update on Financial Hardship

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 211 833 051 163
Passcode: Gb7cL2NA

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 Meeting Minutes
FY26 Budget Testimony 

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, March 12, 2025
7:00 p.m.

In Person: Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035 – Conference Room 505   

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Meeting Minutes
FY26 Budget Testimony Outline DRAFT

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 239 078 312 456
Passcode: sB6KN2Nd

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Invitation for the HSC's FY 2026 Advertised Budget Presentation

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
7:00 p.m.

Virtual via MS Teams
Meeting ID: 256 820 572 567
Passcode: HE7oA7xc, Fairfax, VA

Meeting Materials
Agenda
Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Meeting Minutes
Action Timeline
2025 Meeting Dates for Consideration

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Annual Report Committee

Meeting Materials
Thursday, September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025 ASSB Annual Report Committee Meeting Materials

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

Meeting Materials
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025 ASSB Annual Report Committee Meeting Materials

To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, contact Melanie Fenwick by email or call 703-324-7868, TTY 711.

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