At events all around the county, Sheriff’s deputies and civilian staff fingerprint, photograph and measure a child; add any demographic information a parent provides; and then produce a plastic ID card for the parent’s safekeeping. To protect the family's privacy, none of the information is retained by the Sheriff’s Office. For families in our community, this card could be the key to assisting law enforcement agencies should their child ever go missing. For the children, the process of producing the card offers a fun and positive experience, interacting with law enforcement officers.

In fiscal year 2024, by invitation from community groups and businesses, our Child ID team created 2,350 ID cards at 82 events throughout Fairfax County. For more information or to request the services at your community event, please send us an email.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, Aug. 2 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Back to School Praise in the Park
House of Wood Neighborhood Outreach
10715 West Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

Saturday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fairfax County 4h Fair
Frying Pan Park
2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171

Saturday, Aug. 2 from 12 to 3 p.m.
Cathy Hudgins Community Day
NCS Neighborhood and Community Services
12125 Pinecrest Road
Reston, VA 20191

Sunday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fairfax County 4h Fair
Frying Pan Park
2739 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171

Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m.
National Night Out
LLR HOA Community Center
6201 Sanstone Way
Clifton, VA 20124

Saturday, Aug. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Mason District Police Station Community Outreach
6101 Knollwood Drive
Falls Church, VA 22041