This presentation by Dr. Lisa Weed Phifer, NCSP, a trauma-informed social-emotional learning (SEL) specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating […]
Foster, adoptive kinship families and family-serving professionals are invited to the 2025 Spring Forward Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 AM - 2 PM. Our theme is Together We Can: Strengthening Your Family Through Community. Tickets include admittance to sessions, activities, and a lunch. This year, Spring Forward will be […]
For adoptive and foster parents and kinship caregivers, these monthly virtual support groups are hosted by FFF. Formed Families Together support groups are facilitated by trained peer parents/caregivers who have lived experience with foster care, adoption and kinship care. The virtual group meets the first Sunday of each month from 7:30 - 9 PM. Register […]
Raising children and youth with disabilities, especially in foster, adoptive and kinship families can be challenging! We work so hard to support our loved ones that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Join FFF Board Member and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Monique Lilakos to learn more about stress management and self-care Session […]
Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! The Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and […]
For adoptive and foster parents and kinship caregivers, these monthly IN PERSON support groups are hosted by FFF. Formed Families Together support groups are facilitated by trained peer parents/caregivers who have lived experience with foster care, adoption and kinship care. The in-person group meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7 – 8:30 PM. […]