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 […]
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 […]
In-person and virtual trainings offered by FFF this September. The same training is presented 3 times. Register for only one. Come and reset for the school year ahead! This training, delivered by clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Sebenick, will offer practical strategies for reducing risk and boosting safety for children and youth. This is offered in […]
Are you ready to get to the REAL root of behavior challenges? Regulated, connected kids who feel safe (and know what to do) behave in ways that work for us and them. When we understand what behavior really is, we understand that kids with challenging behaviors don't need punishment, they need support. This webinar, based […]
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. […]
In-person and virtual trainings offered by FFF this September. The same training is presented 3 times. Register for only one. Come and reset for the school year ahead! This training, delivered by clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Sebenick, will offer practical strategies for reducing risk and boosting safety for children and youth. This is offered in […]
Join FFF for a family apple picking day at Stribling Orchard in Markham, VA. 50% discount on the apples you pick. FFF will be there with games and information. See flyer for all the specifics! No reservations required. Download FLYER HERE.
In-person and virtual trainings offered by FFF this September. The same training is presented 3 times. Register for only one. Come and reset for the school year ahead! This training, delivered by clinical psychologist Dr. Carol Sebenick, will offer practical strategies for reducing risk and boosting safety for children and youth. This is offered in […]
For Fall 2024 Virtual course with 12 asynchronous recorded sessions weekly (@ 1 hour in length) AND a LIVE session with Melissa every week on Thursdays noon to 1 PM. Starting Saturday, September 21st, weekly pre-recorded modules will be released each Saturday for 12 weeks (excluding the week of November 23rd). Starting Thursday, September 26th, […]
Youth who are in homes formed through adoption, foster care or kinship care have unique — and sometimes intensive — needs in the school setting. This webinar addresses ways that caregivers can build collaborative relationships with teachers and school staff. Download the event flyer HERE. Presented by Stacia Stribling, Deputy Director and Renee Myers, Educational […]
Stronger Together is a psychoeducational and peer support group for teens and young adults (age 14 - 22) that will introduce tools that can be used to navigate everyday challenges. Professional clinicians facilitate the 8 weekly sessions. Skills include interpersonal effectiveness, conflict resolution, self-determination and self-efficacy. The group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for […]
Communicating Effectively: The Hard & The Easy is a virtual workshop hosted by FFF and presented by Ashleigh Conrad & Sammy Carr, Girls on the Run. This workshop will explore diverse communication styles and give attendees skills to convey tough topics, such as emotions, in a more clear and concise manner. Attendees will participate in […]
For Fall 2024 Virtual course with 12 asynchronous recorded sessions weekly (@ 1 hour in length) AND a LIVE session with Melissa every week on Thursdays noon to 1 PM. Starting Saturday, September 21st, weekly pre-recorded modules will be released each Saturday for 12 weeks (excluding the week of November 23rd). Starting Thursday, September 26th, […]
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 […]
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