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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
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UID:10002903-1776501000-1776520800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Spring Forward Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Just for foster\, adoptive and kinship families and family-serving professionals\, this annual event has it all! Activities for the children and youth\, while parents and caregivers enjoy personal and professional development. Lunch provided. \nRegistration open now! Click the link below for more event information\, registration\, and sponsorship information. \nBusinesses\, providers\, organizations\, agencies are invited to sponsor Spring Forward Family Fun Day! Learn more HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/spring-forward-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Tech campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002846-1774373400-1774378800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002845-1773768600-1773774000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002844-1773163800-1773169200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-03-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002910-1772559000-1772564400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002909-1771954200-1771959600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260111T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164053Z
UID:10002842-1771954200-1771959600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth/2026-02-24/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002908-1771349400-1771354800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260111T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164053Z
UID:10002841-1771349400-1771354800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Stronger-Together-life-skills-training-LST-Flyer-Winter-2026-FFF-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20251214T143114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T183217Z
UID:10002836-1770922800-1770926400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts: What You Need to Know webinar
DESCRIPTION:For families supporting a child with a disability\, ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts can be critical tools for future planning. They allow the family to pass down money to support the child without impacting access to governmental programs. But both ABLE Accounts & Special Needs Trusts can be confusing and overwhelming. This presentation will outline the different types of trusts\, who can establish\, how they are administered\, a variety of ways to fund a trust and how to determine how much is needed in the trust for your child.\n\n\nPresented by Cortney Heykoop\, Chartered Special Needs Consultant\, Clover Leaf Wealth Strategies\, and adoptive mom.\n\nDownload FLYER HERE.\n\n\nHosted by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-needs-trusts-and-able-accounts-what-you-need-to-know-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002843-1770744600-1770750000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20260111T163045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T164053Z
UID:10002840-1770744600-1770750000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250821T200745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180504Z
UID:10002584-1761246000-1761249600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Heroes and Role Models webinar
DESCRIPTION:It is important to see yourself reflected in history and in the world. Neurodiverse children\, teens and adults have often been neglected when it comes to representation in the media\, in schoolbooks and assignments\, in movies and TV. Growing up\, how wonderful it would be for parents/caregivers to be able to share with their child who has a disability\, neurodiverse people who made a positive impact on this world. This session will focus on those heroes and role models so families can then empower their child with a disability by sharing this often-neglected part of history and life. \nPresented by Gary Shulman\, MS.Ed.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/heroes-and-role-models-webinar-2/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/heroes-role-models-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002568-1761069600-1761075000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002567-1760464800-1760470200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002566-1759860000-1759865400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002565-1759255200-1759260600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002564-1758650400-1758655800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250501T012232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T225244Z
UID:10002535-1754067600-1754074800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Summer Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Foster\, adoptive and kinship families are invited to join FFF for our annuaul Summer Family Picnic on Friday\, August 1 at Southside Park in Vienna.  The event is FREE but REGISTRATION is required\, see link below. \nWe will reconnect\, relax\, and play. There will be a service project and activities for the whole family followed by dinner. \nMain dishes (pulled pork and chicken sandwiches\, and mac and cheese) and drinks will be provided; we ask families to bring a side dish or dessert to share. \nFollowing dinner\, young children will enjoy a surprise entertainer. \n**New this year** teens will participate in a special activity: “Thinking Outside of the Box & Into the Future.” Participating teens (13 and older) will receive an Amazon gift card! \nParents and caregivers will have time to talk with each other and visit our exhibitors. NOTE: Parents and caregivers are responsible for supervision of their children at all times. This is NOT a drop-off event. \nThis year’s picnic will be at Southside Park\, located at 1315 Ross Dr. SW\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180 (Enter park from Ware St. SW). Restrooms will be available. \nDownload EVENT FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-summer-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Southside Park\, Vienna\, 1317 Ross Drive SW\, Vienna\, VA\, 22180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250201T235608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184211Z
UID:10002464-1746261000-1746280800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Spring Forward Foster\, Adoptive and Kinship Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis year\, Spring Forward will be held at the Science and Technology Campus of George Mason University in Manassas.  While parents\, caregivers and professionals are enjoying sessions presented by experts in education and support of foster\, adoptive and kinship families\, children age 4-9 will take part in outdoor activities organized by Camp Sarraka while youth ages 10 and up will engage in GMU’s outdoor experiential challenge course “The EDGE”. \nFor adults\, the day begins with keynote Fostering Community: Overcoming Isolation\, Finding Strength in Connection & Building Your “Tribe” presented by Leigh C. McInnis\, LPC\, Executive Director\, Newport Academy\, Virginia. \nFollowing the Keynote\, families will choose from an incredible line up of breakout sessions presented by education and disability experts and FFF staff. \nSPRING FORWARD SCHEDULE FOR PARENTS\, CAREGIVERS and PROFESSIONALS \n8:30am – 9:00am – REGISTRATION \n9:00am -10:15am – WELCOME and KEYNOTE “Fostering Community: Overcoming Isolation\, Finding Strength in Connection & Building Your ‘Tribe’ ” \n10:15am -10:30am – break and exhibits \n10:30am – 11:40am  – BREAKOUTS SESSION A. \n11:40am – 11:50am – break and exhibits \n11:50am – 1:00pm – BREAKOUTS SESSION B. \n1:00pm – 2:00pm – LUNCH  (families eat together outside under tent) \nDownload FLYER HERE. \nLearn more at our registration site\, link below.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/spring-forward-foster-adoptive-and-kinship-family-fun-day-2/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Tech campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002462-1741802400-1741807800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-03-12/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002461-1741197600-1741203000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-03-05/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002460-1740592800-1740598200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-02-26/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002459-1739988000-1739993400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-02-19/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002458-1739383200-1739388600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-02-12/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002457-1738778400-1738783800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-02-05/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002456-1738173600-1738179000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-01-29/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20250111T220202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250111T220909Z
UID:10002455-1737568800-1737574200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group
DESCRIPTION:Our Winter 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults meets for 8 weekly sessions on Wednesdays\, January 22 to March 12 from 6 – 7:30 PM. This Winter’s theme is Finding Strength Through Connection\, and group activities include practicing social engagement through creative activities and games.  The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth.  Group members will engage with one another and learn ways to build on strengths\, find their personal ‘happy’\, and have fun in the company of peers. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together skills and peer support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroups are facilitated by professional clinicians and meet during the school year.  A light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nFind FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-2/2025-01-22/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20241031T214419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T214420Z
UID:10002440-1732368600-1732379400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Basketball Buddies for Formed Families at GMU
DESCRIPTION:Calling all basketball fans! Join us on Saturday\, November 23 to watch the George Mason University Men’s Patriots play Ferrum College at the Eagle Bank Arena in Fairfax. \nFree tickets are available for children and youth in foster\, adoptive\, or kinship families\, any biological children that may be part of those families\, and their parents/caregivers. There are a limited number of tickets and specific requirements for tickets – we will review your request and get back to you as soon as possible. Because each child will be paired with a GMU student from the Alpha Xi Delta (AXID) sorority and will be seated with this “Basketball Buddy\,” here are the requirements to apply for tickets: \n\nMaximum of 2 children per parent/caregiver\nMaximum of 2 parents/caregivers in one household (under one roof) per Order\nTherefore\, the maximum number of tickets allowable per Order is 6 – 2 parents/caregivers and 4 children\nChildren must be 7 years or older to receive a ticket (CHILDREN UNDER 7 YEARS OLD WILL NOT BE PROVIDED A TICKET FOR THE GAME)\nParents/caregivers MUST stay for the entirety of the game. They will be seated in the section near the children\, but will not be sitting next to them. The Basketball Buddies will be sitting with the children.\n\nPlease READ ALL of the information and rules on the Ticket Request form before submitting your order.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/basketball-buddies-for-formed-families-at-gmu/
LOCATION:Eagle Bank Arena at GMU\, 4500 Patriot Cir\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T083026
CREATED:20240613T161710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T162554Z
UID:10002275-1732041000-1732046400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Group - fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Stronger Together is a psychoeducational and peer support group for teens and young adults (age 14 – 22) that will introduce tools that can be used to navigate everyday challenges. Professional clinicians facilitate the 8 weekly sessions. Skills include interpersonal effectiveness\, conflict resolution\, self-determination and self-efficacy. The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. A light dinner will be served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe group will meet in person on the following Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm: \nOct. 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29\, and November 5\, 12\, 19\, 2024 \nThe group will focus on strengthening social engagement through conversation\, and activities. The group will feature a topic each week related to issues teens and young adults often face such as mental health challenges\, peer interactions\, healthy relationships and boundaries\, as well as other topics chosen by the group. The group will offer participants a chance to practice social skills\, learn from one another\, and get feedback from peers and group leaders. Group leaders will foster an environment of acceptance and members will share as much as little as they like. \nFall 2024 Stronger Together lead facilitator Karen Chaudhry\, LCSW has over 20 years of experience working with children and families. She has led many groups and provided individual therapy for children\, teens and adults. Karen works in the child welfare field and some of her expertise includes trauma\, foster care\, adoptive and kinship families. In addition\, Karen has experience working with children and teens who are on the autism spectrum or have ADHD\, depression\, and anxiety. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-group-fall-2024/2024-11-19/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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