Office for Children

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday- Friday (Administration: 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
Pennino Building, 12011 Government Center Parkway,
9th Floor, Fairfax, VA 22035
Anne Goldstein
Director

Supporting Return to School (SRS) Program

SRS Supporting Return to School

A new Fairfax County program for school age care in response to this year's virtual return to school

 

The SRS program reflects Fairfax County’s and Fairfax County Public School’s joint commitment to One Fairfax, and to ensuring that all families have equitable access to the services they need to support children’s virtual learning.

The SRS program will provide full-day on-site programming for children in Kindergarten through sixth grade residing in Fairfax County and City of Fairfax, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. starting September 8, 2020. 

Full day programming will provide:

  • Support for children’s active and engaged learning during the FCPS virtual academic day.
  • A supportive setting to promote children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
  • Opportunities for children to explore, engage, relax and enjoy activities based on the program curriculum –The Great Outdoors: Road Trips Through the Americas.
  • A warm and welcoming environment and a day balanced with care, learning, guidance, friendships and fun!

SRS is committed to providing high quality programming, supporting children’s successful engagement in learning and a steadfast focus on protecting the health and safety of all children, families and staff.

Please contact the SRS registration office at 703-449-8989 to enroll, or to find out more about financial assistance and support, and transportation options that may be available.

Download the SRS program calendar

Week 39 Menu (May 31 - June 4)

Week 38 Menu (May 24 - May 28, 2021)

Week 37 Menu (May 17 - May 21, 2021)

Week 36 Menu (May 10 - May 14, 2021)

Week 35 Menu (May 3 - May 7, 2021)

Week 34 Menu ( April 26 - April 30, 2021)

Week 33 Menu (April 19 - April 23, 2021)

Week 32 Menu (April 12 - April 16, 2021)

Week 31 Menu (April 5 - April 9, 2021)

Week 29 Menu (March 22 - March 26, 2021)

Week 28 Menu (March 15 - March 19, 2021)

Week 27 Menu (March 8 - March 12, 2021)

Week 26 Menu (March 1 - March 05, 2021)

Week 25 Menu (February 22 - February 26, 2021)

Week 24 Menu (February 15 - February 19, 2021)

Week 23 Menu (February 8 - February 12, 2021)

Week 22 Menu (February 1 - February 5, 2021)

Week 21 Menu (January 25 - January 29, 2021)

Week 20 Menu (January 18 - January 22, 2021)

Week 19 Menu (January 11 - January 15, 2021)

Week 18 Menu (January 4 - January 8, 2021)

Week 15 Menu (December 14 - December 18, 2020)

Week 14 Menu (December 7 - December 11, 2020)

Week 13 Menu (November 30 - December 4, 2020)

Week 12 Menu (November 23 - November 27, 2020)

Week 11 Menu (November 16 - November 20, 2020)

Week 10 Menu (November 9 - November 13, 2020)

Week 9 Menu (November 2 - November 6, 2020)

Week 8 Menu (October 26 - October 31, 2020)

Week 7 Menu (October 19 - October 23, 2020)

Week 5 Menu (October 5, 2020 - October 9, 2020)

Week 4 Menu (September 28, 2020 - October 2, 2020)

Week 3 Menu (September 21, 2020 - September 25, 2020)

Week 2 Menu (September 14, 2020 - September 18, 2020)

The SRS program will be available at the following FCPS schools

SRS Locations

*Sites serving individuals with multiple disabilities, ages 5-21.
** New locations as of Jan. 4, 2021.

Space is limited. Register in one of the following ways:

  • Call registration office at 703-449-8989.
  • Complete the online request form and a registration staff will contact you.
  • Have you previously used the registration log in system? Enroll online here.

Families who need additional financial support or transportation should communicate their request when enrolling so that registration staff can best provide assistance.

  • Current CDC health and safety guidelines will be implemented.
  • Sliding fee scale available for income eligible families.
  • Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack provided.
  • Transportation options may be available.

For additional questions, call 703-449-8989.

  • A sliding fee scale is provided for income eligible families. Additional financial assistance is available.
  • Fees are based on the adjusted household income (gross household income minus $4,150 for each child under the age of 18).
  • Fees for Supporting Return to School (SRS) services are due one month in advance.
  • Please contact the SRS registration office at 703-449-8989 to enroll, or to find out more about financial assistance and support, and transportation options that may be available.
Supporting Return to School (SRS) Program SY 2020-2021
The fees below are billed monthly
Adjusted Household Income One Child
$131,000 and above $1,472
117,900 - 130,999 $1,272
104,800 - 117,899 $1,076
91,700 - 104,799 $876
78,600 - 91,699 $676
65,500 - 78,599 $476
52,400 - 65,499 $280
52,399 and below $80

Reduced rates are applicable for families with two or more children enrolled. The discount for the second child is 10%; the third child and each additional child receive a 20% discount.

On August 14, Fairfax County announced the new Supporting Return to School (SRS) program developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and this year’s virtual return to school. SRS will provide full-day programming to support children’s active and engaged learning during the FCPS virtual academic day and will provide opportunities for children to explore, engage, relax and enjoy activities based on the program curriculum, The Great Outdoors: Road Trips Through the Americas. 

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about the program:

Who is offering the program?

The program is being offered by Fairfax County Government through the Office for Children, which provides educational care for students before and after school through the SACC program. OFC teachers will be staffing the SRS program.

Where will the SRS program be located?

The SRS program will be offered at 37 Fairfax County Public Schools, including 35 elementary schools and the Key and Kilmer Centers. Enrollment will be limited in order to maintain physical distancing and health protocols.

What are the SRS program dates?

The SRS program begins Sept. 8, 2020. As FCPS updates to online and in-person instruction occur, the program’s status will be reevaluated.

What are the SRS program hours?

SRS will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate parents who are working outside the home or may need full-day services. All current CDC health and safety guidelines, including the use of face coverings, physical distancing protocols, and enhanced cleaning and disinfecting practices will be implemented.

How many children will be served at each location?

The program will be able to accommodate approximately 60 children per site. Each classroom will have a group of no more than 10 children who will stay together each day, along with consistent staff to support their online learning and in-person connections.

How will the program support my child’s virtual learning?

FCPS is working in partnership with SRS to provide professional development in virtual learning technologies for SRS staff. SRS staff will collaborate with families on an ongoing basis to align support for children’s virtual learning schedules and will provide a space conducive to supporting children’s learning during the academic day.

Will the program provide academic instruction?

SRS staff are employees of the Fairfax County Office for Children, not Fairfax County Public Schools. SRS staff will support children’s virtual learning but will not provide academic instruction. The program is not designed to replace or duplicate virtual learning, but to support it by ensuring students are able to access the FCPS academic day and have the technical support and engagement they need to succeed.

What health and safety protocols will be in place?

The safety of both staff and students in the SRS program is of utmost importance. The SRS program will follow current CDC health and safety guidelines, as well as guidance from the Fairfax County Health Department. Additionally, the following measures are in place:

  • Students will be in groups of 10 or fewer per classroom.
  • Students will stay together as a group the entire day with the same staff members.
  • Scheduled cleaning of high-touch areas will occur throughout the day.
  • No visitors will be admitted.
  • A daily check-in will include taking staff and students’ temperatures and asking a series of health questions before staff and students may enter the building.
  • Children and staff will be required to wear face coverings throughout the day.
  • Physical distancing of at least six feet will be supported.

Can I still enroll my child if the SRS program is not offered at my base school?

Yes. Regardless of your base school, you may choose to attend the SRS site that is closest or most convenient for you.

Are there any requirements for program eligibility?

Yes, the SRS program serves children in Kindergarten through sixth grade. Families must reside in Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax.

Do families have to be working in order for their child to participate?

No, the SRS program does not have a work requirement for eligibility.

Is financial assistance available?

A sliding fee scale is available for income-eligible families. Additional financial assistance is also available. Families who may need additional financial assistance or transportation should communicate their request when enrolling so that registration staff can best provide assistance.

Why is enrollment limited?

The SRS program has limited enrollment in order to accommodate full-day programming, as well as physical distancing guidelines, and to support additional health and safety procedures. The program is designed to help families with the greatest need, who may not have access to other resources, and to mitigate opportunity gaps that may widen without in-person instruction.

How is this program different from SACC?

The SACC program is not currently being offered. SRS will be staffed by OFC teachers and provide a safe environment for students to learn. SRS is a full-day program supporting virtual learning during the academic day, with a before- and after-school care component. When children in the SRS program are not engaged in their virtual academic school day, they will have opportunities to explore activities based on the program’s curriculum, The Great Outdoors: Road Trips Through the Americas.

May I enroll on a daily, weekly, or as-needed basis?

No, the program is designed to provide consistent care and support for children’s virtual learning on a monthly basis only. Students must be enrolled for the full five-day-per-week program.

May I enroll my child for just the academic school day if we do not need the before-and after-care components?

No, the SRS program is a full-day program providing support for children during the academic day as well as before and after care. When children in the SRS program are not engaged in their virtual academic school day, they will have opportunities to explore activities based on the program’s curriculum, The Great Outdoors, Road Trips Through the Americas.

Will meals be provided?

Yes, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack will be provided in conjunction with FCPS Food and Nutrition Services.

Will transportation be available?

County and FCPS staff will work to ensure that transportation will not be a barrier to families’ participation in the SRS program. Families who need transportation should communicate their request when enrolling.

Will laptops and Internet access be provided?

Students must bring their personal or school-issued laptops. Wireless Internet access will be provided at all SRS sites.

Can my child who has special needs participate, and will he or she receive specialized instruction?

Yes, all SRS sites will accommodate children with special needs. Additionally, the Key and Kilmer Center sites will specifically serve children and youth ages 5-21 with multiple disabilities. SRS staff will collaborate with families on an ongoing basis to align support for children’s virtual learning schedules and will provide a space conducive to supporting children’s learning during the academic day.

What are the fees for the program?


Supporting Return to School (SRS) Program SY 2020-2021
The fees below are billed monthly.

Adjusted Household Income One Child
$131,000 and above $1,472
117,900 - 130,999 $1,272
104,800 - 117,899 $1,076
91,700 - 104,799 $876
78,600 - 91,699 $676
65,500 - 78,599 $476
52,400 - 65,499 $280
52,399 and below $80

 

Reduced rates are applicable for families with two or more children enrolled. The discount for the second child is 10%; the third child and each additional child receive a 20% discount.

Additional financial assistance is also available. Families who may need additional financial assistance or transportation should communicate their request when enrolling so that registration staff can best provide assistance.

How do I enroll?

Enrollment begins the week of August 24, 2020. For additional information and to register, call 703-449-8989 or visit Fairfaxcounty.gov/OFC. Translation services are available.

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