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Welcome to the Department of Family Services' Community Corner. Our weekly newsletter, updated each Wednesday, provides information about upcoming events, parenting and wellness tips, programs and services, and more! Share these helpful posts with your family and friends.

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Parents with children ages 0-4 years old, check out this FREE virtual parenting class offered in Spanish. It helps parents understand child development; create nurturing parenting routines; master infant massage; and develop ways to foster positive self-esteem in themselves and their children. Interested? This class meets every Monday from 6-8 p.m. Contact us by email or call 703-324-7720 to sign up or ask questions. Learn more about all our parenting classes.

Are you raising a 5–11-year-old? This weekly class starting Monday, June 1 offered by the Parenting Education Programs shows parents how to increase their empathy, discover new ways to encourage appropriate behaviors, build positive self-concept and self-esteem, and learn how to have fun as a family. The class meets online every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. Ready to sign up or have questions? Contact us by email at or call 703-324-7720. Learn more about the variety of parenting classes available. Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your parenting skills and strengthen your family!

Join the first session of the 2026 NOVA Regional Fatherhood Workshop Series to find out what to expect at a Dads Parenting Group. Learn more about the 24/7 Dads Parenting Group curriculum used. If you are a dad or you work with dads who might be interested in a group, join us June 2 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for an in-depth overview to help you understand the program. Learn more!

Join this discussion geared toward helping fathers develop effective parenting styles with each of their children. Every child is different, and sometimes it might seem like girls and boys require different approaches. Bring your questions and we’ll talk about adapting your parenting to meet your children where they are. Any Fairfax County parents or guardians with children ages 0-18 years old can join us Tuesday, June 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register online or for more information, email or call 703-324-7720.

Are you curious about becoming a foster parent? Hundreds of children in Fairfax County need a temporary loving home until they can safely return to their families. Our next virtual information meeting is by invitation only on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:45 p.m. Complete this short interest form for prospective parents. For more information check out our website.

Do you have kids who are 12-18 years old? This weekly parenting class shows parents how to learn effective communication strategies, how to recognize their children’s needs, how to understand the developmental stages of adolescence, and ways to build their children’s personal power, self-concept and self-esteem. Classes will be held from 6-8 p.m. virtually. Ready to sign-up or have questions? Contact us by email at or call 703-324-7720. Learn more about all our parenting classes.

Mark your calendar! Join DSVS for an afternoon of food, fun, and connection in the park at the Summer Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 3-5 p.m. at the Providence Park Pavilion (10715 West Dr., Fairfax, VA). Enjoy refreshments, activities, and great company. Family and friends are welcome. Potluck optional; if you’d like, bring a favorite dish to share. For more information, contact DSVS Volunteer Manager Caroline Croghan.

Registration for the summer session of Sexual Violence Tier 1, a 16-hour training on understanding sexual violence, systems responding to sexual violence in Fairfax County, and resources available in our community, is now open. The summer session is 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in-person at Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, 1441 Wiehle Avenue, Reston, VA 22190. This training is free but seats fill quickly, so sign up now. For full credit, all 16 hours must be completed. Questions? Contact Victoria Nevel-Babla.

Apply Now if you want to make a difference for a child and you are available on the weekends. The BeFriend-A-Child Mentoring Program is a great opportunity for you to shape a child’s future. You can even work around your schedule to spend time with your mentee. Build up a child’s social skills, increase their self-esteem and help them overcome challenges. The next training for new mentors will take place virtually on Saturday, July 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn more about the program or apply online.

Attend Fairfax County’s AccessAbility Fairfax on Thursday, July 30! This free event is designed to connect you directly with county agencies and partners, get personalized assistance, and discover valuable programs designed to support you and your loved ones. Learn about reduced-cost transportation programs, financial assistance options, housing assistance, mental health services, and emergency resources. There will even be a limited quantity of $50 transportation gift cards for qualifying attendees! Learn more.

In this country, nearly 20 people every minute are physically abused by an intimate partner--that’s more than 10 million women and men a year. And domestic violence knows no boundaries, impacting people of every ethnicity, gender, religion, socioeconomic class, immigration status, and sexual identity. Learn more about the crime of domestic violence and find out how Domestic and Sexual Violence Services supports survivors.