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

Unity in the Community August 10, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Culmore United Methodist Church
3400 Charles St.
Falls Church 22041

Bethlehem Baptist Church August 15, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Annual Flea Market & Block Party
7836 Fordson Rd
Alexandria, VA 22306

Community Day August 15, 1 to 4 p.m.
12125 Pinecrest Rd.
Reston, VA 20191

Kids Fest August 29, 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
BXP and Reston Town Center
11900 Market St.
Reston, VA 20190