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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251229T113603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T223414Z
UID:10002838-1772874000-1772895600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting class in Prince William\, Spring 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF\, this one day class is delivered in person. REGISTER for class at link below. \nThank you to Potomac Health Foundation for support of the Positive Parenting in PW classes. \nPositive Parenting in Prince William uses proven parent training (Positive Solutions for Families) that helps families learn to support children’s social and emotional skills\, understand their problem behavior\, and use positive ways to help children learn the behaviors they need to be successful. We will cover ways to deal with challenging behaviors and the mental health needs of children. This session provides parents and caregivers with key strategies that can be helpful with children of all ages and needs. \nDuring the class\, we will discuss a wide range of positive approaches that support children’s self-regulation\, independence\, cooperation\, and problem-solving skills. This class consists of hands-on role playing and strategies. \nTopics include: \n·       Making the Connection \n·       Keeping it Positive \n·       Behavior has Meaning \n·       The Power of Routines \n·       Teach Me What to Do \n·       Responding with Purpose \n·       Putting it All Together with a Plan \nFamilies will receive a workbook\, Family Routine Guide\, children’s booklets\, and  materials to reinforce the skills learned during the class. \n  \nClass starts at 9:00 a.m.\, doors open at 8:30 for check-in and light breakfast. Child care is included for free\, but advance registration is REQUIRED. \nLunch will be provided. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/positive-parenting-class-in-prince-william-spring-2026/
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:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002610-1772735400-1772740800@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-2025-26/2026-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002914-1772564400-1772569800@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-2/2026-03-03/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002917-1772393400-1772398800@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-3-2-2/2026-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251110T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T144836Z
UID:10002547-1772393400-1772398800@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-3-2/2026-03-01/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20250729T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164214Z
UID:10002581-1772186400-1772191800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup: Tips for Self-Care webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF Board member Dr. Monique Lilakos. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/you-cant-pour-from-an-empty-cup-tips-for-self-care-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Kinship,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/FCPS-FRC-kinships-series-25-26-.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260127T001845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T002329Z
UID:10002900-1771977600-1772150399@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening School Supports for Kinship Caregivers and Grandfamilies Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:A free virtual summit to provide research and evidence-based strategies to support students living with kinship caregivers and grandfamilies. The event builds on and shares resources from REL Appalachia’s Supporting Students\, Grandfamilies\, and Kinship Caregivers Community of Practice. \nAudience: District and school leaders and community organization staff who work with kinship caregivers and grandfamilies. \nFlyer: Strengthening School Supports for Flyer_Acc kinship summit
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/strengthening-school-supports-for-kinship-caregivers-and-grandfamilies-virtual-summit/
CATEGORIES:Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002913-1771959600-1771965000@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-2/2026-02-24/
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:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002684-1771959600-1771965000@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/2026-02-24/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002618-1771524900-1771531200@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-2025-26/2026-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fairfax-Kinship-Support-Group-logo.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002559-1771441200-1771446600@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-25-26-2/2026-02-18/
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:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002912-1771354800-1771360200@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-2/2026-02-17/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002683-1771354800-1771360200@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/2026-02-17/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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:20260406T114219
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/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Special-Needs-Trusts-image-able-image-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002911-1770750000-1770755400@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-2/2026-02-10/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002682-1770750000-1770755400@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/2026-02-10/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
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
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:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260210T145910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T182708Z
UID:10002904-1770742800-1770746400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Understanding Challenging Behaviors through a Brain Based Lens webinar
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Culpeper and Fauquier Co. Public Schools’ Parent Resource Centers\, and presented by Formed Families Forward.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/understanding-challenging-behaviors-through-a-brain-based-lens-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fauquier-Culpeper-2026-Webinar-Series-PRC-e1770735674199.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002609-1770316200-1770321600@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-2025-26/2026-02-05/
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:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260225T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191431Z
UID:10002685-1770145200-1770150600@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-2/2026-02-03/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20251105T013125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T184622Z
UID:10002681-1770145200-1770150600@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/2026-02-03/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T114219
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002916-1769974200-1769979600@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-3-2-2/2026-02-01/
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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END:VCALENDAR