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SUMMARY:Learning Your Way Online course open
DESCRIPTION:The Winter/Spring 2026 window to access Learning Your Way is open. LYW offers interactive\, self-paced online courses from Formed Families Forward on a number of critical topics.  Learn more at https://formedfamiliesforward.org/services/learning-your-way-online-courses/.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/learning-your-way-online-course-open/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260210T154139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182436Z
UID:10002905-1773162000-1773165600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Critical Crossroads: Exploring the Intersection of Trauma and Disability
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Culpeper and Fauquier Co. Public Schools’ Parent Resource Centers\, and presented by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/critical-crossroads-exploring-the-intersection-of-trauma-and-disability/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002686-1773169200-1773174600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course-2/2026-03-10/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251229T113123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T222928Z
UID:10002837-1773478800-1773500400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting class\, in Spanish Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF\, this one day class is delivered in person and fully in Spanish. \nThank you to the Potomac Health Foundation for support of the Positive Parenting in PW classes. \nCrianza Positiva en Prince William utiliza un programa comprobado de capacitación para padres (Positive Solutions for Families) que ayuda a las familias a apoyar las habilidades sociales y emocionales de los niños\, comprender las conductas problemáticas y utilizar estrategias positivas para enseñar a los niños los comportamientos que necesitan para tener éxito. Abordaremos maneras de manejar conductas desafiantes y las necesidades de salud mental de los niños. Estas sesiones ofrecen a padres y cuidadores estrategias clave que pueden ser útiles con niños de todas las edades y con diferentes necesidades. \nDurante la clase\, hablaremos sobre una variedad de enfoques positivos que apoyan la autorregulación\, la independencia\, la cooperación y las habilidades para resolver problemas en los niños. Esta clase incluye juegos de rol interactivos y estrategias prácticas. \nLos temas incluyen: \n· Estableciendo la Conexión\n· Manteniéndolo Positivo\n· El Comportamiento Tiene un Significado\n· El Poder de las Rutinas\n· Enséñame Qué Hacer\n· Responder con Propósito\n· Integrando Todo en un Plan \nLas familias recibirán un cuaderno de actividades\, una guía de rutinas familiares\, libritos para niños y materiales para reforzar las habilidades aprendidas durante la clase. \nLa clase comienza a las 9:00 a.m.\, las puertas se abren a las 8:30 a.m. para el registro y un desayuno ligero. \nSe ofrece cuidado de niños gratuito\, pero se requiere inscripción previa. \nSe proporcionará el almuerzo.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/positive-parenting-class-in-spanish-2/
LOCATION:The Arc of Greater Prince William\, 13505 Hillendale Rd.\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22193
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260111T180535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T014639Z
UID:10002899-1773687600-1773691200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:What Families Need to Know About the School Discipline Process webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar session presents an overview of the discipline process in area school districts with a focus on the types of suspensions and more serious discipline that be imposed\, appeal rights through school systems\, what to do if suspensions are a frequent occurrence\, how to prepare if there is a pending school system hearing\, and the interplay between discipline and a student’s IEP or 504 Plan. \nPresenter Joan Proper represents clients in special education and general education matters in public school systems in Virginia.  She has extensive experience in student discipline cases in Northern Virginia.  She also represents clients in Guardianship and Conservatorship matters in Fairfax County and Prince William County.  She is a Guardian ad litem for incapacitated adults and children.    She is a Member of the Virginia Bar Association’s Commission on the Needs of Youth.  She provides pro-bono services to parents and guardians through the Arc of Greater Prince William\, and she was previously a Foster Parent through Prince William County.  Prior to law school\, Joan was a teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools and the Diocese of Arlington.  She is a native Washingtonian. She earned a B.A. from Virginia Tech\, an M. Ed. in School Administration and Supervision from The University of Virginia\, and J.D. from The Antonin Scalia Law School (previously George Mason University School of Law.)
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/what-families-need-to-know-about-the-school-discipline-process-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
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
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:20260317T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002687-1773774000-1773779400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course-2/2026-03-17/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002560-1773860400-1773865800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together IN PERSON support group 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-in-person-support-group-25-26-2/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFT-parent-PEER-SUPPORT-LOGO.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002619-1773944100-1773950400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group IN-PERSON 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment to building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. The IN PERSON group meets at different Community Center locations around the County. Registrants will receive email reminders of location. \nNOTE: Fairfax Kinship Support Group will NOT meet in JULY. \n  \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nSee the registration site for all the meeting dates and formats. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-in-person-2025-26/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fairfax-Kinship-Support-Group-logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
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
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:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002688-1774378800-1774384200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors course
DESCRIPTION:This course will teach you what behavior really is\, and how to change it. Created by Robyn Gobbel and based on the USA Best Selling book by the same name\, Raising Kids with Big\, Baffling Behaviors: A Course for Parents. Make your child’s behavior make sense- even the ones that don’t.  You’ll become equipped with interventions\, tools\, and techniques- that actually work! And in this no-shame\, no blame approach to parenting\, you’ll finally understand why knowing is only half the battle. The course is strategically designed so you don’t just learn a bunch of parenting tools and techniques. By the end\, you’ll actually be able to do the powerful techniques you’ll learn. \nFor 2026\, we are offering an 8-session course weekly on Tuesdays\, virtually from 7 – 8:30 PM\, starting February 3. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling\, who is a certified Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course facilitator. All 12 modules will be included in the 8 sessions. The registration fee for the course\, inclusive of materials and access to the live sessions is $250. \nBBB winter 2026 flyer \n   
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/raising-kids-with-big-baffling-behaviors-course-2/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/BBB-winter-2026-pg-1-flyer-sm.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002611-1775154600-1775160000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-virtual-2025-26/2026-04-02/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fairfax-Kinship-Support-Group-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260306T210244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T210336Z
UID:10002918-1776022200-1776027600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together VIRTUAL peer support group meetings 25-26
DESCRIPTION:Typically on the first Sunday\, in April 2026\, the virtual meeting will be on Sunday\, April 12 at 7:30 PM. \nRegister at link below if you are not already registered for the Formed Families Together group.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-virtual-peer-support-group-meetings-25-26/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFT-parent-PEER-SUPPORT-LOGO.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002561-1776279600-1776285000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together IN PERSON support group 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-in-person-support-group-25-26-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFT-parent-PEER-SUPPORT-LOGO.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002620-1776363300-1776369600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group IN-PERSON 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment to building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. The IN PERSON group meets at different Community Center locations around the County. Registrants will receive email reminders of location. \nNOTE: Fairfax Kinship Support Group will NOT meet in JULY. \n  \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nSee the registration site for all the meeting dates and formats. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-in-person-2025-26/2026-04-16/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fairfax-Kinship-Support-Group-logo.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260207T200750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T000720Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002549-1777836600-1777842000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together VIRTUAL peer support group meetings 25-26
DESCRIPTION: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 to receive the log-in specifics. A reminder email will be sent to registrants monthly. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-virtual-peer-support-group-meetings-3-2-2/2026-05-03/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260210T182937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182937Z
UID:10002906-1778086800-1778090400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Overcoming Challenges: Supporting Youth to be Self-Advocates webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Culpeper and Fauquier Co. Public Schools’ Parent Resource Centers\, and presented by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/overcoming-challenges-supporting-youth-to-be-self-advocates-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002612-1778178600-1778184000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-virtual-2025-26/2026-05-07/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20250729T164342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164342Z
UID:10002582-1778234400-1778239800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Finding Supports as an Extended Family Member Raising Children with Special Needs webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/finding-supports-as-an-extended-family-member-raising-children-with-special-needs-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260413T221616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T221616Z
UID:10002920-1778612400-1778616000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Holding the Whole Family: Boundaries\, Loyalty\, and Love in Kinship Care webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Brittani M. Kindle\, LCSW\n\nBrittani is a behavioral health leader and former foster youth redefining how we support children and families impacted by the child welfare system. She currently serves as Director of Clinical Care and Advocacy at Here Now Health\, the first virtual mental health company designed specifically for youth and families involved in foster care\, adoption\, and kinship systems. There\, she leads clinical strategy and care delivery across the organization.\n\nWith over a decade of experience\, Brittani previously led district-wide mental health initiatives at Chicago Public Schools\, advancing trauma-informed and equitable care for more than 320\,000 students. She has also directed programs supporting youth aging out of foster care and provided therapy across school\, medical\, and community-based settings. Brittani brings a rare combination of lived and clinical expertise to her work. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and a Master’s from the University of Chicago. In her free time\, she enjoys running\, attending live sporting events\, and spending time with her many nieces and nephews.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/holding-the-whole-family-boundaries-loyalty-and-love-in-kinship-care-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260331T195826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T010237Z
UID:10002919-1778698800-1778702400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Occupational Therapy: How focusing on Sensory and Motor Integration Can Help Your Child
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF live on May 13\, this webinar is presented by Occupational Therapist Christie Pride. \nThis seminar will focus on helping families understand the primary sensory systems and how foundational organization of these systems helps children thrive in social and academic environments. We will share information on common challenges kids face when their sensory receptors are not working as they should and provide home activity suggestions that can help support and develop these systems so that your child can experience successful engagement in all areas of life.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/occupational-therapy-how-focusing-on-sensory-and-motor-integration-can-help-your-child/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OT-webinar-May-2026.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002562-1779303600-1779309000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together IN PERSON support group 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-in-person-support-group-25-26-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002621-1779387300-1779393600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group IN-PERSON 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment to building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. The IN PERSON group meets at different Community Center locations around the County. Registrants will receive email reminders of location. \nNOTE: Fairfax Kinship Support Group will NOT meet in JULY. \n  \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nSee the registration site for all the meeting dates and formats. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-in-person-2025-26/2026-05-21/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002613-1780597800-1780603200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group VIRTUAL 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group will NOT meet in July. \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-virtual-2025-26/2026-06-04/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002550-1780860600-1780866000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together VIRTUAL peer support group meetings 25-26
DESCRIPTION: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 to receive the log-in specifics. A reminder email will be sent to registrants monthly. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-virtual-peer-support-group-meetings-3-2-2/2026-06-07/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FFT-parent-PEER-SUPPORT-LOGO.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002563-1781722800-1781728200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Formed Families Together IN PERSON support group 25 - 26
DESCRIPTION: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. \nInterested participants can register any time; the groups have open enrollment but all participants must be registered through our link.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/formed-families-together-in-person-support-group-25-26-2/2026-06-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T195329
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002622-1781806500-1781812800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Fairfax Kinship Family Support Group IN-PERSON 2025-26
DESCRIPTION:Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! \nThe 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 information among the group members\, reducing feelings of isolation\, and celebrating family successes in maintaining permanency for and the ongoing commitment to building strong families. Peer support can be critical to caregiver self-care and can contribute to healthy family functioning and improved outcomes for children and youth. \nThe group is FREE of charge. Meetings are facilitated by professional mental health clinicians who have deep experience with kinship families. \nThe group meets twice a month\, in two formats virtual and in-person. The IN PERSON group meets at different Community Center locations around the County. Registrants will receive email reminders of location. \nNOTE: Fairfax Kinship Support Group will NOT meet in JULY. \n  \nOnce registered\, you will get reminders for BOTH group formats. Kinship caregivers may participate in both virtual AND in-person meetings or choose the format that works best. \nSee the registration site for all the meeting dates and formats. \nFLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fairfax-kinship-family-support-group-in-person-2025-26/2026-06-18/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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