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Department of Family Services Alert:

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
DFSinfo@fairfaxcounty.gov
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
FairfaxCountyFamilyServices
Michael A. Becketts
Director

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  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Services
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  • Innovation Initiatives
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Community Conversations

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

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

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Caregiver Newsletter

Subscribe to the monthly Caregiver Newsletter for information about webinars, workshops, support calls, events, and other helpful resources for family caregivers.

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Career Resources

Our weekly Career Resources Newsletter includes information on job leads, upcoming webinars and employment events.

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Community Corner

Community Corner is our weekly newsletter, updated each Wednesday, that provides information about upcoming events, parenting and wellness tips, programs and services, and more! Share with your family and friends.

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Foster Family News

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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Golden Gazette

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

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Parenting Resources

Parenting Resources is a monthly newsletter with parenting information and resources.

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The Update

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

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Volunteer Post

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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Television & Podcasts

Mature LivingWatch Mature Living to learn about services, resources, and information for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.


 

 


UnscriptedUnscripted: Conversations about Sexual and Domestic Violence is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from Domestic and Sexual Violence Services and partner organizations discussing all aspects of interpersonal violence, plus solutions and resources for support for residents of Fairfax County.
 

Videos

You TubeCheck out the DFS Playlists on the Fairfax County Government YouTube channel:

  • Caregiver Webinars
  • Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults
  • Dads Group/Father Engagement
  • DFS Spotlight
  • DVAC – Domestic Violence Actions Center
  • Foster Care and Adoption Stories
  • Older Adult Services
  • Parenting 101
  • Step Up 4 Kids

Connect with DFS on Social Media

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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

Join Us: Work for DFS

Learn more about the value of working with Fairfax County Department of Family Services.

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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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