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

Family Services Program Directory: Family and Parenting Support

Advocacy Services (DVAC) 
Domestic Violence Action Center helps victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and stalking. Increases client safety through education, understanding and access to available resources.   
703-246-4573

Artemis House 
Offers emergency shelter for families and individuals fleeing domestic/sexual violence, human trafficking and stalking. 
703-435-4940

Child Protective Services (CPS) 
Responds to reports and concerns about abuse and neglect of children. Provides information about child safety and supervision. 
703-324-7400

Domestic Violence Individual and Group Counseling
Free short-term counseling to cope with symptoms related to domestic violence or sexual assault. 
703-324-5730

Family Caregiver Support
Services/resources to family caregivers of older adults, adults with disabilities, and grandparents/other adults 55+ raising a relative’s child(ren) in their home. 
703-324-7948

Family Partnership
Various supports to develop a detailed plan regarding safety, well-being, and permanence for children. 
703-324-7438

Father Engagement
A 12-week program that focuses on the universal aspects of fatherhood. 
703-324-3611, 703-324-7411

Foster Care and Adoption
Places children with foster parents until they can return to their families or go to permanent homes. 
703-324-7639

Healthy Families
Home-based parenting education, health information and community support for parents from pregnancy until child is age 3. 
703-246-8450

Neighborhood Networks
Helps families with elementary school-age children with high absenteeism and trouble performing in school. 
703-324-7720

Parenting Education Programs
Free classes for parents and their children on learning new ways to work together as a family. 
703-324-7691, Spanish 703-324-7405

Protection and Preservation Services
Provides and coordinates intensive services needed to help families stay strong and healthy. 
703-324-7400

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Nutrition assistance program for low-income individuals and families. 
703-324-7500

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary financial assistance for income-eligible families with children. 
703-324-7500

Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare (VIEW)
Supports families receiving TANF to achieve independence through employment. 
703-324-7500

Volunteer & Partner Services Program
Volunteer opportunities to work with children and families. 
703-324-7751

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