Neighborhood and Community Services

703-324-4600 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
Lloyd Tucker
Director

What We Do

Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) promotes the well-being of individuals, families and communities by providing a variety of recreation, educational and developmental programs and services; by facilitating community engagement to identify areas of need and enhance countywide capacity for serving those needs; and by connecting residents with a continuum of county- and community-based resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities.

Search NCS

Find NCS Facilities Near You!

Locate Community Centers, Senior Centers, Teen Centers, Technology Programs and More!


Register Your Online NCS Account Today!

  • Create and manage an individual or family account for everyone in the household.
  • Create one membership account that provides access to multiple NCS facilities.
  • Obtain your official NCS Membership Card to make check-in at any NCS facility easier and faster.

 


News and Information

decorative

July 24, 2025
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services invites the community to a grand opening ceremony for the Burke-Springfield Center for Active Adults(BSCAA)on Aug. 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will include a ribbon cutting, remarks, light refreshments and an open house. The opening of the BSCAA, located at 7541 Huntsman Blvd., Springfield, marks an exciting milestone as the Burke-Springfield Center Without Walls transitions to a dedicated brick-and-mortar facility. This will expand opportunities for adults ages 50 and older to engage in a wide range of recreation, education and enrichment programs. BSCAA programs and activities are open to adults age 50 and older with an NCS community center membership. Membership is free for Fairfax County residents; some instructor-led classes may require a fee. To learn more and sign up, visit NCS community center membership. The new location is more than 8,000 square feet and is in a retail center with ample parking. The facility includes multipurpose rooms for recreational programming and community activities, including classroom and technology spaces and a wellness studio. Programming at the center begins Aug. 5, 2025. To learn more about BSCAA and see the activity schedule, please visit the BSCAA Web page or view this flyer.
Audience attentively listens to engaging speaker
July 24, 2025
More than 70 community leaders and partners gathered for the official launch of the Fairfax County Opportunity Youth Network, a collaborative initiative focused on empowering Opportunity Youth—young people ages 16-24 who are not in school and not working. The event, titled “Powering Pathways … Igniting Potential:  A Collective Commitment to Fairfax County Youth,” marked the beginning of a countywide effort to drive equity, elevate youth voices and strengthen support systems for more than 9,300 young people facing disconnection in Fairfax County, Fairfax City and Falls Church.    “The impressive turnout highlights our community’s shared commitment to creating a more connected and responsive system—one that truly sees, supports and empowers every young person,” said Sallyann Rodriguez-Sawao, Executive Director of Fairfax Futures.  Opportunity Youth often face systemic barriers, including economic hardship, disabilities or lack of access to supportive services. The network aims to build stronger pathways to employment, education, mentorship and personal growth by uniting local agencies, nonprofits, schools and businesses.  A Vision Rooted in Partnership The Network stems from a 2021 call to action by the Successful Children and Youth Team (SCYPT). Since then, key partners—including Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS), Fairfax Futures, Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, Fairfax County Public Schools, Capital Youth Empowerment Program and Northern Virginia Family Service—have worked to shape a collective vision for change. “We’re not simply talking about programs—we’re building a movement grounded in partnership across systems and communities,” said Tony Humphrey, Youth Innovation Manager at Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services. Featured speakers included Jamiel Alexander, Program Manager at the Aspen Institute’s Opportunity Youth Forum as well as youth participants from NCS’ Re-Engagement Centers, a Fairfax County initiative supporting disconnected youth with mentorship, skills training and career guidance. Call to Action: Join the Movement The Fairfax County Opportunity Youth Network is inviting community members and organizations to:  Join a meeting Lend their voice or expertise Become a partner in this work Email to get involved!   View Photos from the Event   Watch a Recap of the Day
decorative
July 17, 2025
Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services is seeking partners for a Taxi Pilot Program to help transport older adults and individuals with a disability to non-emergency medical appointments.   The program, funded through Section 5310 Enhanced Mobility Funding, will be available for Fairfax County residents ages 50+ and/or who have disabilities. Partners can help NCS and the Fairfax County Mobility Access Project provide transportation assistance by setting up rides for their program participants.  Rides will be provided by one of several local taxi companies. Creating an account is free and easy to do. Trip boundaries must be in Fairfax County, and trips must be booked 48 hours in advance. Wheelchair accessible vehicles will be available with advance reservations. The pilot program is available now and will run through Aug. 31, 2025. The pilot is accepting requests to become a community partner through Aug. 1, 2025.  View this flyer or email Cynthia.Alarico@fairfaxcounty.gov or Valesca.Maldonado@fairfaxcounty.gov for more information.  

Upcoming Events

Jul
30

5:00PM, Bring your resume and prepare to interview on-the-spot for year-round…
Jul
30

5:00PM, Bring your resume and prepare to interview on-the-spot for year-round…
Aug
09

10:00AM, Bring your resume and prepare to interview on-the-spot for year-round…
Sep
13

10:00AM, Culmore Community Day was created over 18 years ago as a multicultural…

About Health & Human Services

This agency is a part of Fairfax County Health & Human Services (HHS). HHS is a network of county agencies and community partners that support the well-being of all who live, work, and play in Fairfax County.


Fairfax Virtual Assistant