Department of Family Services

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
Michael A. Becketts
Director

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Stay connected with the Department of Family Services (DFS) through an array of newsletters that focus on a variety of topics including, career resources, parenting tips, information for older adults and caregivers and so much more! Connect with programs and services that interest you.

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Access Fairfax is a twice monthly newsletter sharing news, resources, and events for people with disabilities in Fairfax County.

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Our monthly Foster Family Newsletter shares resources and experiences relevant to foster and adoptive parents, children in care, and the resource workers who support them.

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Our Golden Gazette Newsletter covers a variety of topics concerning older adults and caregivers in Fairfax County.

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The quarterly newsletter The Update covers helpful information and topics for persons receiving long-term care services and their caregivers.

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Our Volunteer Post Newsletter provides a glimpse into the many ways to get involved in making a difference and supporting families in our community. 

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Volunteer Voices

Our monthly Volunteer Voices Newsletter is for current and potential Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) volunteers.

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Contact DFS

Department of Family Services Main Number and Public Assistance Customer Care 703-324-7500; TTY 711

Department of Family Services Hotlines (Available 24 Hours)

  • Child Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7400
  • Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline 703-360-7273; TTY 711
  • Adult Protective Services Hotline 703-324-7450; TTY 711

Other Department of Family Services Phone Numbers

  • Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources 703-324-7948; TTY 711
  • Office for Children 703-324-8100; TTY 711
  • Medicaid Fraud 866-486-1971
  • Welfare Fraud 703-324-7564

Outside of Department of Family Services Phone Numbers

  • Artemis House (Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence) 703-435-4940; TTY 711
  • Short-Term, Emergency Help for Basic Needs (Fairfax County Human Services, Coordinated Services Planning) 703-222-0880; TTY 711

For media inquiries, contact Department of Family Services' Public Information Officer Amy Carlini by email, office phone 703-324-7758 or mobile phone 571-355-6672.

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