In homes across the county, children and teens are preparing for finals, SOLs, prom, graduation and more! Yes, summer is coming, and it will be here before you know it! Parents: Are you looking for ways to keep your children engaged while school is out of session? The Department of Neighborhood and Community Services offers several out-of-school time programs to keep kids and teens of all ages and abilities involved during the off-season. Activities for all ages target personal development, leadership, service, fitness and health, and STEM activities that keep kids developing in all areas of their lives. Each program offers an affordable option for parents to ensure their children remain active, have extraordinary learning and leadership opportunities, and have the opportunity to explore new interests and develop new skills. Registration is now available! Select from the programs below for details.

For many nonprofits the ability to author a winning grant proposal is a skill of paramount importance. Do you know what funders are looking for in a winning proposal? Can you craft a compelling and captivating story that illustrates the value and impact your services and/or programs provide? Are you aware of the common mistakes that sink grant proposals? In an effort to answer these questions and more, Fairfax County is pleased to present a FREE seminar entitled “Fund Your Mission: Best Practices for Grant Writing Success” with keynote presenters and grant writing experts Lynn O’Connell and Theresa Benincasa.   Monday, May 13, 2019 8 to 11:30 a.m.* Fairfax County Government Center – Board Auditorium 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035 *Coffee and Networking (8 to 9 a.m.); Seminar (9 to 11:30 a.m.) REGISTER TODAY!   What Will You Learn? What funders look for in a winning proposal Which funding type is right for your project Strategies and resources to improve your grant writing Who should attend? Nonprofit staff Members of community-based and/or faith-based organizations Anyone seeking to write grants or improve their success rates   For additional information and session details, please visit http://www.fairfaxcountypartnerships.org/resources/grant-training-may-2019.html.