Step Up 4 Kids began when county officials realized that seeing domestic violence at any age can affect a child for the rest of their lives. Children may not have the words to tell adults how the violence in their house explains how they act. Fairfax County understands it is important for county services, schools and nonprofits to work together to meet the needs of children impacted by domestic violence. Step Up 4 Kids brings these partners together to meet the needs of children who witness domestic violence. Step Up 4 Kids includes:
- Fairfax County Public Schools
- Department of Family Services
- Shelter House, Inc
- Healthy Minds Fairfax
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
- Neighborhood and Community Services
- Ayuda, Inc
- Safe Spot Child Advocacy Center
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court
- Fairfax County Police Department
- Virginia Department of Health