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.

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News and Information

VRPS AWARDS 2023

September 14, 2023
The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services earned honors in three categories at the 2023 Virginia Recreation and Park and Society’s annual conference in Williamsburg, Va., this week. The annual awards presentation honors exemplary members, volunteers, and agencies of the parks and recreation community for achievements during the previous calendar year.         NCS was recognized with awards in the following categories: Best New Facility (Brick & Mortar): Lorton Community Center In 2022, NCS opened the doors to the new Lorton Community Center, marking the completion of a facility that was 46 years in the making. The 30,000-sf facility is home to a comprehensive range of services including the Lorton Senior Center, Lorton Teen Center, food pantry, a School Age Child Care Center, a sport court, a sensory room and multiple multipurpose rooms. Along with the co-located library and park, the new community center brings a much-needed collection of resources to the underserved Route 1 corridor in Fairfax County. Best New Health & Wellness Initiative: Sully Community Center Health & Wellness Partnerships Co-nomination with Fairfax County Park Authority When it opened in 2022, the Sully Community Center became the first Fairfax County recreation facility to offer a holistic approach to health and wellness – all under one roof. NCS partnered with the Health Department, the Fairfax County Park Authority, and several community organizations to ensure the center could offer affordable access to medical services, health and wellness programming, and nutritional foods for community members of all ages and abilities. The center serves as a model for how government agencies and partners can work collaboratively to reduce barriers to access for critical health and wellness services. Most Creative Marketing Piece: SACC 2022-23 Curriculum Guide (“A Walk in the Wild”) The School Age Child Care program’s curriculum guide communicates a curriculum theme and framework for all 144 SACC sites throughout Fairfax County. A school year curriculum team works to develop thematic and content for the annual publication. The 2022-23 publication – designed by NCS Communications Specialist Nancy McDonough – was themed “A Walk in the Wild.” Vibrant and engaging photos and graphics were paired with the text to create a visually appealing publication that was used by thousands of staff members and SACC families. The guide is critical in ensuring that all 144 sites take a consistent approach to their lesson plans and family communication. “I am tremendously proud of the recreational and educational services that NCS provides to the Fairfax County community,” said NCS Director Lloyd Tucker. “Our staff works hard to improve the well-being of the community with high-quality programs, services and facilities. We are humbled that this work has been further recognized by our peers across Virginia.” About Virginia Recreation & Park Society The Virginia Recreation and Park Society is a private, nonprofit professional organization, founded in 1953 and incorporated in 1956. Its purpose is to unite all professionals, students, and interested lay persons engaged in the field of recreation, parks and other leisure services in the Commonwealth of Virginia, into one body. Members work together to promote and improve the profession in all its diversity. VRPS is state affiliate of the National Recreation and Park Association. About Fairfax County Neighborhood & Community Services Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services partners with communities, families and individuals to provide opportunities to access a continuum of resources that promote equity and create positive outcomes for people of all ages and abilities. More than 25 community, senior and teen centers offer community spaces, technology, inclusive support services, camps and programs for all ages and abilities. In addition, School Age Child Care (SACC) provides care for children in kindergarten-sixth grade before school, after school, during spring/winter break and during summer break (Camp Fairfax). For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs. 

NCS is holding Open Hire events in September

September 7, 2023
The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is holding a series of Open Hire Events at three county locations in September. Please bring several copies of your resume to apply and interview for a job on the spot. Gerry Hyland Government Center, Suite 505, 8350 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA, 22309 Saturday, Sept. 9. 2023 (10 a.m. – noon) Recreation Leader II Recreation Leader III Day Care Center Teacher I and Assistant Teacher Pennino Building, Room 206, 12001 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, VA 22035 Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 (10 a.m. – noon) Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023 (5 – 7 p.m.) Recreation Leader II Recreation Leader III Therapeutic Recreation Leader, Unit Leader and Director Day Care Center Teacher I and Assistant Teacher Lake Anne Building, Suite 100, 11484 Washington Plaza West, Reston, VA 20190 Saturday, Sept. 16 (10 a.m. – noon) Wednesday, Sept. 20 (5 – 7 p.m.)  Recreation Leader II Recreation Leader III Day Care Center Teacher I and Assistant Teacher Please click location names to see a flyer with details on compensation, job descriptions and contact information.

Jim Scott

September 7, 2023
The community is invited to a ceremony renaming the Providence Community Center to Jim Scott Community Center on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023 at 10 a.m. The new name honors James M. "Jim" Scott, the former Providence District Supervisor and Virginia House of Delegates member. Providence Community Center is located at 3001 Vaden Dr., Fairfax, Va. The public is invited to stay for family-friendly activities and facility tours following the ceremony. Translation services and transportation from the Vienna Metro station (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.) will be available.  The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the name change in a unanimous vote on July 25. Fairfax County citizens voted via online survey in June among three renaming choices honoring Scott.  The effort has been in the works since October 2022, when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to rename the center for Scott. First elected to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in 1971, Jim Scott served as Providence District Supervisor for 14 years and then represented Fairfax County in the Virginia House of Delegates for 22 years.  During his decades of service in local and state government, Jim was a strong advocate of affordable housing, education and school-based daycare centers, and civil rights. Jim championed formation of the School Age Child Care program (SACC), which provides Fairfax County children in kindergarten-sixth grade with high-quality before- and after-school educational care. See more details here.  

Upcoming Events

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5:00PM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …
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10:00AM, The Providence Community Center will be renamed in honor of former…
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30

11:00AM, Join Sully District Supervisor Kathy Smith and Fairfax County NCS at…
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1:00PM, In partnership with the Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund, Therapeutic…
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21

10:00AM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …
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10:00AM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …
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10:00AM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …
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5:00PM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …
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5:00PM, NCS is holding an Open Hire Event for the following positions: …

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.


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