The summer/fall registration for Formed Families Forward's very own online learning course platform is open now. Course access starts August 1st. Your registration includes access to the following courses: Special Education 101 Constructive Communication & Collaboration Dispute Resolution Trauma 101 for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship Families Special Education Dispute Resolution for Foster, Adoptive & Kinship […]
Foster, adoptive and kinship families are invited to join FFF for our annuaul Summer Family Picnic on Friday, August 1 at Southside Park in Vienna. The event is FREE but REGISTRATION is required, see link below. We will reconnect, relax, and play. There will be a service project and activities for the whole family followed […]
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 […]
Join FFF this summer for a Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior virtual course, in real time on Tuesday evenings. This 8-session Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behavior course is offered weekly on Tuesdays, virtually from 7 – 9 PM, starting June 17. The course is delivered by FFF’s Melissa Lebling, who is a certified […]
It's that time again for the kids to head back to school! This webinar addresses the unique challenges faced by formed families as they navigate new academic, social, and behavioral expectations and establish new relationships with educators and peers. Gain strategies for creating effective routines, managing anxiety, helping children regulate, and building effective working relationships […]
Building Resiliency for Children WETA PBS Kids presents this virtual workshop to provide parents, caregivers and professionals with the tools to use children’s media to enhance literacy skills. Participants learn how to connect screen time to children’s literature and literacy-building activities. This session uses the power of children’s books to teach young children to embrace […]
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. […]
Hosted by Foundation First, this conference event brings families and educators together to explore strategies for nurturing positive outcomes for children. Attendees can expect to gain: Valuable insights Practical tools & a chance to connect with experts and peers who share a passion for quality early childhood education. FFF's Melissa and Stacia will be presenting […]
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 […]
One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center, presented by FFF.
* FFF Event