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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:20260412T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fairfax-Kinship-Support-Group-logo.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
CREATED:20260331T195826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T195827Z
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.
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:20260406T081623
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
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:20260521T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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:20260406T081623
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:20260406T081623
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T081623
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:20260406T081623
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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