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Volunteer & Partner Services Welcomes New SupervisorVolunteer & Partner Services has a new supervisor! Samantha Carrico is very excited to be leading the VPS team where she is building relationships with everyone in the community that make this program so successful! Learn more about her and join us in welcoming her aboard.
Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon: Bringing History to Light and to LifeIn Fairfax County, residents have gotten used to the constant redevelopment that is the norm when living in a thriving economic hub. How often do we stop and wonder about the history of a building being razed to make way for something new? Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon, long-time residents of the Town of Vienna, ask those questions. Learn more about how they have dedicated themselves to discovering, documenting, and preserving the history of Vienna, specifically the lesser-known history of African Americans in Vienna.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Division Director Receives Hope AwardToni Zollicoffer took home the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Hope Award last fall for her work on partner abuse intervention and prevention. Recommendations from the study group she led have already sparked changes in the way local and state agencies address the harm that takes place within intimate partner relationships. Learn more about Toni and her work in the Department of Family Services Domestic and Sexual Violence Services division.
DFS Spotlight Video on Mary Wall – Helping Families Overcome Crisis Check out this video of Mary Wall and learn what she loves the most about working with children and families as a Social Service Specialist in the Ongoing Sexual Abuse Unit of Protection and Preservation Services. It’s challenging work, but she finds it rewarding and considers herself lucky to be a part of such a great team in our organization. Learn more about working for DFS.
Volunteer with the Body Safety Program Our Body Safety Program needs volunteer instructors to help provide elementary students with the tools they need to prevent or interrupt child abuse and exploitation. If you are available during the day, feel comfortable in a classroom, and want to empower children, this opportunity is for you! Facilitators are trained. To learn more, email Francesca Lovitt or call 703-324-7459.
Domestic and Sexual Violence Services’ Stacy Ziebell Gets Real about Human Trafficking on the County Conversation PodcastListen to Stacy Ziebell, program manager of the Countywide Coordination Team with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, and County Conversation Podcast host Jim Person as they discuss human trafficking misconceptions, gaps in service, and resources and support.
February Is Teen Dating Violence Awareness MonthDating violence is a pattern of harmful and destructive behaviors used to exert power and control over a dating partner. Many teens experience some form of intimate partner violence even before graduating from high school. The purpose of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is to raise public awareness about the impact of dating violence on youth, educate young people about healthy relationships, and encourage the community to get involved to disrupt cycles of violence. Learn more about healthy relationships.
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Foster Family News for Current and Potential Fairfax County Foster Parents – February 2023Our monthly Foster Family Newsletter shares resources and experiences relevant to foster and adoptive parents, children in care, and the resource workers who support them. Check out the February 2023 newsletter to learn about tools to manage tantrums, tax deductions for foster and adoptive parents, and Faster Families Highway, a new state recruitment tool.
Golden Gazette Newsletter Covers a Variety of Topics Concerning Older Adults and Caregivers in Fairfax CountyCheck out the February 2023 newsletter featuring Sylvia Taylor and Gloria Runyon, long-time residents of the Town of Vienna, who have dedicated themselves to discovering, documenting, and preserving the history of Vienna, specifically the lesser-known history of African Americans in Vienna. You’ll also learn about free tax preparation services for older adults, transportation services for older adults, the new CARE Mobile program, created to combat social isolation among older adults and adults with disabilities, and more.
The Volunteer Post NewsletterOur Volunteer Post Newsletter provides a glimpse into the many ways to get involved in making a difference and supporting families in our community. Check out the January 2023 Issue to learn about staffing changes, mentor appreciation, our community impact, and more!
Volunteer Voices NewsletterSee what Domestic and Sexual Violence Services volunteers are up to in the February 2023 Volunteer Voices! Meet some of the Teen Advocates, find out domestic and sexual violence counselor Lorena Hunter’s guilty TV-watching pleasure, tease your brain, stock your bookshelf for self-care, register for trainings, check out the latest documentary review, and more.
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