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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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Practice and improve your conversational English so you are confident and prepared for employment. No registration required.

Sessions are held every first and fourth Tuesday of the month from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at VCW Fairfax Annandale Center (7611 Little River Turnpike, Suite 300W, Annandale, VA 22003).

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) offers workforce development services to eligible job seekers. Attend a virtual information session to hear more about WIOA as well as the other programs and services provided by the Virginia Career Works centers.

Held twice a month on alternating Fridays at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

10 a.m. Information Session – Register Now
2 p.m. Information Session – Register Now

Empower children, make a difference in your community, and help prevent child abuse in a non-alarming way. The Body Safety Education Program is seeking volunteers who are available on weekdays to teach our evidence-based, age-appropriate lessons in local schools across Fairfax County.

We offer flexible scheduling around your availability, thorough training, ongoing/onsite staff support, and the opportunity to choose the classes you prefer. Our training is Thursday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Si usted habla Español, ¡necesitamos su ayuda! Learn more or apply online, or email.

Join Inova ElderLink and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging for online training to help family and professional caregivers. Embody Clay as he and his family cope with his terminal illness and move into hospice care, learning how clear and caring communication can help with end-of-life choices and understanding what to expect in his final days. Session will be held from Noon-1:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Register now.

Join this virtual presentation presented in Spanish and learn how to become a dementia friend. Turn your new understanding of dementia into practical action that can help someone living in your community. Presented by Marina Giovannini, Dementia Friends Champion Volunteer. Session will be held from Noon-1:15 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. Register now.

William A. Hazel, Inc. is hiring laborers and more! Attend this Meet the Employer event from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to learn about current open positions that give you the opportunity to advance into higher roles. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) with matching, paid time off, and more! Hosted by DFS Workforce Development. Register now.

Do you want to develop your confidence as a parent and build stronger relationships with your child? Join our free weekly virtual parenting classes, starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6–8 p.m. Designed for parents of children ages 5–11 years old, these classes will inspire you with strategies for encouraging positive behaviors, building self-esteem, and creating lasting family memories. Sign up today or reach out with questions at BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-7720. Learn more.

Strengthen family relationships and learn positive parenting strategies at our free, in-person classes beginning Thursday, Sept. 3. Designed for parents of children ages 5–11, this class meets weekly from 5:30–8 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 7434 Bath Street, Springfield. Contact us with questions or sign up today! Email BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-7720. Learn more.

Registration for the fall 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 fall session is 8 a.m.-5 p.m., in-person at Ahmadiyya Muslim Community 4555 Ahmadiyya Drive Chantilly, VA 20151. 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.

Often, we mistake all that intensity and drama in our relationships for passion. Reality tells us abuse often comes disguised as unhealthy love. Do you see your relationship in any of these five signs? If so, learn how to change the narrative.

Have your health needs changed this year? Open Enrollment is your opportunity to review your health coverage and make changes to fit your needs. In the Northern Virginia region, Cardinal Care (Medicaid) Open Enrollment runs until August 31. Medicaid members should have received a letter from Cardinal Care with their enrollment details. Learn more about how to update your coverage or compare plans.

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Check out the August 2026 Foster Family Newsletter for resources, news, tips, events, and training relevant to foster and adoptive parents, children in care, and the resource workers who support them. This month we focus on a Reunification Month event, de-escalation techniques, overcoming attachment issues, and more. If you are curious about Fairfax County foster care, it’s a great way to learn more.

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Weekly on Tuesdays – Conversational English for Job Readiness

Monthly – Virtual WIOA Information Sessions for Job Seekers

Thursday, Aug. 27 – Body Safety Program Facilitator Training

Friday, Aug. 28 – Exploring the Dimensions of Aging - The Clay Lab: End of Life Conversations

Friday, Aug. 28 – Virtual Spanish Speaking Dementia Friends Information Session

Wednesday, Sept. 2 – Construction Careers with William A. Hazel, Inc.

Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Dec. 9 – Free Parenting Classes (Parenting Children Ages 5-11 years old)

Thursdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 10 – Free Parenting Classes (Parenting Children Ages 5-11 years old)

Saturdays, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 – Sexual Violence Tier 1

5 Signs of Unhealthy Love

Virginia Medicaid Open Enrollment Until August 31

Community Corner Categories

Foster Family News for Current and Potential Fairfax County Foster Parents

Golden Gazette Newsletter Covers a Variety of Topics Concerning Older Adults and Caregivers in Fairfax County

The Volunteer Post Newsletter

Volunteer Voices Newsletter

Recent Interactions

Ask Fairfax

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