Mark your March calendar now for pizza! Our philanthropy partner Alpha Xi Delta sorority at GMU is hosting a fundraiser night at Old Dominion Pizza in Fairfax city. Carry out, eat in, or delivery! Make sure to use code GMU325.
Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! The Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and […]
Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! The Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and […]
This presentation by Dr. Lisa Weed Phifer, NCSP, a trauma-informed social-emotional learning (SEL) specialist for Fairfax County Public Schools, explores how trauma-informed practices and social-emotional learning (SEL) support student well-being and academic success. We discuss the impact of stress and trauma on children, how it can manifest in their behavior, and the importance of creating […]
Foster, adoptive kinship families and family-serving professionals are invited to the 2025 Spring Forward Foster, Adoptive and Kinship Family Fun Day on Saturday, May 3 from 8:30 AM - 2 PM. Our theme is Together We Can: Strengthening Your Family Through Community. Tickets include admittance to sessions, activities, and a lunch. This year, Spring Forward will be […]
Raising children and youth with disabilities, especially in foster, adoptive and kinship families can be challenging! We work so hard to support our loved ones that we often forget to take care of ourselves. Join FFF Board Member and licensed clinical social worker Dr. Monique Lilakos to learn more about stress management and self-care Session […]
Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! The Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and […]
FFF is honored to present a webinar on the intersection of disability and trauma, for our friends at the PWCS Parent Resource Center and The Arc of Greater PW. Children with disabilities and other specialized needs are much more likely to be exposed to traumatizing events and circumstances than their nondisabled peers. However, resources specific […]
Are you raising a child for a relative or close family friend? Kinship caregivers are invited to our Fairfax Kinship Support Group! The Fairfax Kinship Support Group provides a safe, nurturing, and healthy environment for caregivers to share their experiences, concerns, and frustrations with their peers. The group offers a network to share resources and […]
The Partnership for a Healthier Fairfax and the Fairfax County Park Authority invite you to Healthy Together Fairfax, a lively, interactive event dedicated to promoting healthy and active lifestyles. Rain or shine, the event will take place on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 12 to 3 p.m. at Franconia Park (6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA […]
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