Department of Family Services – Children, Youth and Families

Fairfax County, Virginia

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

Oriane Eriksen,
Director

Children, Youth and Families

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The Department of Family Services' Children, Youth and Families (CYF) 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.

Keeping Children Safe

Supporting Children and Families

Father Engagement

Foster Care and Adoption

Healthy Families Fairfax Home Visitation Program: Preparing for Parenthood

Neighborhood Networks (partnering with schools and other resources, connecting families with resources and support)

Parent Support Line

Parenting Education Programs

Protection and Preservation Services (for families in need of intensive assistance)

Volunteer & Partner Services Program (volunteers, sponsors and donors supporting children and families in crisis)

Tools for Recovery

Pathways to Healing (coping with other's addictions)

SMART Recovery® (addiction recovery)


May is Foster Care Month

May is Foster Care MonthNational Foster Care Month is an important time to raise awareness of issues related to foster care and to celebrate those, like our foster parents, who are dedicated to serving our children, youth, and families. This year, the Children’s Bureau collaborated with parents, guardians, and young people with lived experience to develop its focus for the month on mental well-being. As a result, this year's theme is "Strengthening Minds, Uplifting Families." We encourage everyone check out the mental health resources at National Foster Care Month - Child Welfare Information Gateway and visit our Community engagement toolkit if you are looking for facts and messages to raise awareness in our community. 


State Office of the Ombudsman
A state Office of the Children’s Ombudsman publicly launched May 3, 2022, with the purpose of helping individuals who have concerns about the way local department of social services (like the Fairfax County Department of Family Services) are handling a child protective services or foster care case. Learn more about this independent office.


Join our team!

stock image of employeesIf you have an interest in helping children and families to thrive, come work with our Children, Youth and Families Division. Check out some of our open positions.


Fairfax County Department of Family Services is on Facebook

Fairfax County Department of Family Services graphic logo for Facebook profileFollow us on Facebook at @FairfaxCountyFamilyServices for news, events, tips, stories and training opportunities. We support families and county residents of all ages and stages of life. Join our online community and engage with us through social media. #FairfaxCountyFamilyServices

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