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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/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20260225T191333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T191333Z
UID:10002843-1770744600-1770750000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Life Skills Class for youth
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: New start date for Stronger Together Life Skills Training is Tuesday\, February 10. The course will meet 7 sessions. \nIntroducing a new supportive life skills class for students in 6th through 9th grade! Youth are invited to come together in-person to learn and discuss conflict resolution\, goal-setting\, substance use\, peer relationships\, and more. \n\nFacilitated by trained young adult leaders\nWeekly sessions on Tuesdays from 5:30 -7 pm\nClass runs February 10 – March 24\, 2026\n\nA light dinner is served each evening. FREE of charge; regular weekly attendance is expected. \nThe class curriculum is based on Botvin Life Skills Training middle school course; the class meetings include time for facilitated open discussion and peer support. \nNOTE – this class is open to youth in any type of family structure (not limited to foster\, adoptive and kinship families). \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-life-skills-class-for-youth-2/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training,Youth and Young Adults
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
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/
LOCATION:VA
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
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/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260415T004433
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/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260415T004433
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/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
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/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T144836Z
UID:10002546-1769974200-1769979600@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-3-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260127T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002628-1769540400-1769544000@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-27/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fasd-webinar-26-series-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002558-1769022000-1769027400@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-25-26-2/2026-01-21/
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:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002627-1768935600-1768939200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fasd-webinar-26-series-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002617-1768500900-1768507200@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-2025-26/2026-01-15/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20250729T163842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T235153Z
UID:10002580-1768384800-1768390200@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Recognizing\, Understanding\, and Responding to Impact of Traumatic Stress webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF. \nNOTE: Webinar scheduled for December 5 has been rescheduled by FCPS to January 14\, 2026\, at 10 AM. \n \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/recognizing-understanding-and-responding-to-impact-of-traumatic-stress-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fcps-kinship-webinars-2026-updated-sm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002626-1768330800-1768334400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fasd-webinar-26-series-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251104T181648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T202741Z
UID:10002625-1767726000-1767729600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) webinar series 2026
DESCRIPTION:FFF is pleased to offer a webinar series on fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD; a condition resulting from prenatal exposure to alcohol)\, annually in winter.  This year’s series will be Tuesday evenings in January 2026. All webinars are 7 – 8 PM Eastern time. \nTopics include: \nJanuary 6- FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support webinar \nJanuary 13- Diagnosing FASD webinar \nJanuary 20 – The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD webinar \nJanuary 27 – FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families webinar \nDownload the series FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/fasd-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorder-webinar-series-2026/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fasd-webinar-26-series-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002915-1767555000-1767560400@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-3-2-2/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T144836Z
UID:10002545-1767555000-1767560400@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-3-2/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:VA
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:20260101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002608-1767292200-1767297600@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-2025-26/2026-01-01/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002616-1766081700-1766088000@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-2025-26/2025-12-18/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002557-1765998000-1766003400@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-25-26-2/2025-12-17/
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:20251209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251016T001607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T015439Z
UID:10002624-1765306800-1765310400@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Basics: Getting to Know the Individualized Education Program (IEP) webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Formed Families Forward\, this webinar offers an overview of the components of the IEP\, as well as other procedural aspects of IEP development\, implementation\, and review. \nThe Individualized Educational Program (IEP) may seem like an intimidating document\, but it doesn’t need to be. In this webinar\, we will help you become familiar with the IEP by examining its components\, including the Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP)\, Measurable Annual Goals\, Related Services with Supplementary Aids\, Duration\, Frequency\, and Location of Services\, and Monitoring of Progress Toward Goals. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-education-basics-getting-to-know-the-individualized-education-program-iep-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20260306T200626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T200756Z
UID:10002548-1765135800-1765141200@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-3-2-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:VA
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:20251207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T144836Z
UID:10002544-1765135800-1765141200@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-3-2/2025-12-07/
LOCATION:VA
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:20251204T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251009T124106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T172433Z
UID:10002607-1764873000-1764878400@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-2025-26/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251009T124637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T124637Z
UID:10002615-1763662500-1763668800@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-2025-26/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251110T144636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T160522Z
UID:10002556-1763578800-1763584200@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-25-26-2/2025-11-19/
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:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20250726T022940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T150433Z
UID:10002575-1763197200-1763218800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting class\, in Spanish
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by FFF\, this one day class is delivered in person and fully in Spanish. \nThank you to 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. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/positive-parenting-class-in-spanish/
LOCATION:The Arc of Greater Prince William\, 13505 Hillendale Rd.\, Woodbridge\, Virginia\, 22193
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Kinship,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T190000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251001T013801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T014008Z
UID:10002586-1763139600-1763146800@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:A Season of Thanks\, A Celebration of Families Event
DESCRIPTION:FFF invites you to a special event honoring families formed through foster care\, adoption and kinship care. Join the FFF Board and staff for a relaxing evening celebration. The free event will include activities for children\, games for all\, raffle prizes\, food and social time.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/a-season-of-thanks-a-celebration-of-families-event/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Formed Families Forward event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T004433
CREATED:20251016T000511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T131226Z
UID:10002623-1762974000-1762977600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Special Education Basics: From Referral to Eligibility webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Formed Families Forward\, this one-hour webinar overviews the first phases of the special education process. \nAccess to special education and related services for children and youth with disabilities starts with referral and evaluation to determine eligibility. This process can be complex and overwhelming for foster\, adoptive and kinship families new to the process. In this presentation\, we will focus on the initial evaluation for special education services and address how to initiate an evaluation; what the evaluation entails; and the timelines to conduct an evaluation. \nAnother webinar on December 9 at 7 PM will cover the basics of the individualized education program (IEP); register for that HERE. \nDownload FLYER HERE.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/special-education-basics-from-referral-to-eligibility-webinar/
LOCATION:VA
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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END:VCALENDAR