Department of Family Services – Children, Youth and Families

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

Fatherhood Awareness Month - Events

June is Fatherhood Awareness Month banner; image of father and children

 

The Father Engagement Unit has several events cooked up to celebrate Fatherhood Awareness Month. Find out how you can get in on the action.

 

Fathers Matter Cookout banner

11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (rain or shine)

Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road (Shelter A)
Fairfax Station, VA 22039

Save the date for this free event for families. Enjoy arts and crafts, nature hikes, a scavenger hunt, a tot lot, Frisbee toss and giveaways. Hot dogs, hamburgers, assorted treats and beverages will be provided.

Non-Fairfax County residents will need to print and show the flyer* at the front gate for free admission.

* Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-7308 or TTY 711.

9:30 a.m.

Government Center Board Auditorium

12000 Government Center Parkway

Fairfax, VA 22035

presentsDon red and black attire to celebrate the work the Father Engagement Unit does with fathers, and help raise awareness about fathers’ importance and contribution to children’s safety, permanency and well-being.

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Learn about the work the Father Engagement Unit does to help men be the best fathers they can be.

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