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

Sept. 10 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Child ID Event with Fairfax County Police Department
3421 Glen Carlyn Dr.
Falls Church, VA 22041

Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
John Marshall Library
6209 Rose Hill Dr. Alexandria, VA 22310

Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Safety Palooza
New Life Community Church
14550 Lee Rd.
Chantilly, VA 20151

Oct. 10, 8:30a.m. to 4p.m. 
Fire Prevention Open House
Lorton Volunteer Fire Department
7701 Armistead Rd Lorton, VA 22079

Oct. 10, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fire Prevention Open house
Vienna Fire Department
400 Center St. S Vienna, VA 22180

Oct. 17, 8:30 a.m. to TBD
Centreville Day
Historic Centreville Park
5714 Mount Gilead Rd
Centreville, VA 20120