Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Division - Assistance from a Distance

DFS cares about the safety and well-being of individuals and families and we are still here for you. Although most of our services are not being provided in-person at this time, we continue to offer services online and by phone.

Skip the trip! Learn more about DFS' Assistance from a Distance – a variety of services available to you without having to leave the safety of your home.

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Parent Support Line
703-324-7720
BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov
A great resource for parents and caregivers of children. Staff can help with parenting advice, support, and tips to help navigate emotional and relational parenting issues. Language support is available. The support line is open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline
703-324-7400
We all need help taking care of our children. Please call if you're:

• concerned about a child's well-being
• want to report or discuss a possible abuse or neglect situation
• want advice, counseling, resources or help

Kinship Resource Line
703-324-4534
Are you raising a child for a family member or friend? If you answered “yes,” you are a kinship caregiver. This is a helpline for kinship caregivers and social service providers in the community. It offers connections to services, support, and resources. Open Monday-Friday between 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

Dads Parenting Groups
Online parenting classes offered in English and Spanish just for dads. These weekly virtual classes run for 13 sessions from 6-8:30 p.m. Call 703-324-3611, or 703-324-7677 (Spanish) or register online.

Parenting Education Programs
Virtual classes offered for parents of children ages 0-4 years, 5-11 years or 12-18 years. Classes meet weekly for 14 sessions from 6-8 p.m. Classes are available in English and Spanish. Contact us by phone at 703-324-7720, or email us at ParentingEducation@fairfaxcounty.gov to register for the next available online session.

Parent Café
Connect with other parents to discuss parenting topics such as discipline, self-care, and family rules.
Parent Café English Speakers – 2^nd and 4^th Monday 7:30-9 p.m.
Parent Café Spanish Speakers – every Wednesday 7-8:30 p.m.
Parent Café African American Culturally Focused – select Thursdays 6-7:30 p.m.
For information or to register, email ParentingEducation@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-7720.

The Body Safety Program is now offering virtual classes to any Pre-K through sixth grade students living in Fairfax County. It is a program that focuses on building safety skills within the child, preparing them to identify and respond to risks such as child abuse, bullying and internet safety.

Parenting 101 Video Series
Parenting experts with the parenting education programs answer parent FAQs (frequently asked questions) about topics like discipline, self care and praise.

Pocket Dad Video Series
Father engagement specialists share tips and advice on everyday topics from a dad’s perspective.

Parenting Blog
Explore articles on a variety of topics from setting routines, bedtime rituals, and understanding your child’s love language.

Community Resources
Explore and share resources in the Community Engagement Toolkit because everyone deserves to have a safe and healthy childhood.