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

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The 2025 NOVA Regional Fatherhood Workshop Series

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The NOVA Regional Fatherhood Workshop Series

All Community Members, Fathers, Father Figures, and Professionals are invited to this weekly workshop series to help enhance a father’s self-awareness, self-care, parenting and relationship skills. Help us celebrate the positive influence of involved fathers and father figures on their children’s development and overall well-being!

Four local Northern Virginia governments are partnering to offer this series. The Fatherhood Engagement programs within the Arlington County Department of Human Services, Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Loudoun County Family Services, and Prince William County Department of Social Services are honoring fathers during Fatherhood Awareness Month in June. Join Us!

Free Online Workshops – Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.

June 3, 2025
Fatherhood Engagement Defined: Fathers Cultivating Stronger Connections with their Children, presented by the Prince William County Fatherhood Initiative
Understand father engagement, the traits essential to committed, responsible fathers and father figures, and identify potential barriers to fatherhood engagement and the best practices for overcoming them. Join the MS Teams meeting now.

father and sonJune 10, 2025
Breaking the Cycle: From Having an Absent Father to Creating a Legacy of Strength, presented by the Loudoun County Fatherhood Engagement Services
Learn to overcome the emotional toll of fatherlessness and move forward walking in your own purpose. Join the MS Teams meeting now using Passcode: YJ6DX9AF.
 

June 17, 2025
Effective Communication and Active Listening Skills presented by the Arlington County Fatherhood Engagement Program
Gain tools for improving your communication skills with those closest to you. Practice techniques for active listening that can help you better understand others’ perspectives. Join the MS Teams meeting now using Passcode: gT6MB3NX.

June 24, 2025
Who Protects the Protector? (Self Care) presented by the Fairfax County Father Engagement Unit
Explore the importance of self-care for men and fathers and how to integrate healthy self-care practices into your life to maintain physical and mental health. Join the MS Teams meeting now using Passcode: T46vf38q.

For more information, email Kimberly Torres or call 703-324-3064.

The mission of the Fairfax County Department of Family Services’ Father Engagement Unit (FEU) is to help strengthen families by supporting all Children, Youth and Families programs in effectively engaging fathers and involving them in service planning and decision-making for their children. To that end CYF utilizes staff training, father engagement strategies, father-inclusive policies, father-friendly services, and collaboration with systems-of-care agencies and community-based organizations. You can learn more about the Father Engagement Unit and Fatherhood Awareness Month.
 

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