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SUMMARY:An Early Childhood Conference- Discovering the Why? Empowering Families and Childcare Providers Together
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Foundation First\, this conference event brings families and educators together to explore strategies for nurturing positive outcomes for children. \nAttendees can expect to gain: \nValuable insights \nPractical tools \n& a chance to connect with experts and peers who share a passion for quality early childhood education. \nFFF’s Melissa and Stacia will be presenting sessions.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/an-early-childhood-conference-discovering-the-why-empowering-families-and-childcare-providers-together/
LOCATION:GMU Science and Tech campus\, 10900 University Blvd\, Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Training
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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-3/2025-09-07/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000
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CREATED:20250729T021956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164019Z
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SUMMARY:Together is Better: Building Collaborative Relationships between Caregivers and Educators webinar
DESCRIPTION:One of a series hosted by Fairfax Co Public Schools Family Resource Center\, presented by FFF. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/together-is-better-building-collaborative-relationships-between-caregivers-and-educators/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T203000
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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-25-26/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011509
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011509
CREATED:20250728T230405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T202218Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing Escalation and Reinforcing Growth: Using Proactive\, Affirming Behavior Supports with Children and Youth with Autism and related Neurodevelopmental Disorders webinar
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Drs. Jodi Duke\,  Grace Francis and Alexandra Raines from GMU College of Education and Human Development\, this webinar will offer parents\, caregivers and professional partners ways to learn how to reduce the likelihood of distress and build skills by reinforcing helpful behaviors—all while avoiding jargon and centering respectful\, neuro-affirming practices.
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/preventing-escalation-and-reinforcing-growth-using-proactive-affirming-behavior-supports-with-children-and-youth-with-autism-and-related-neurodevelopmental-disorders-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T011509
CREATED:20250623T130407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T020511Z
UID:10002565-1759255200-1759260600@formedfamiliesforward.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together Youth and Young Adult Peer Support Groups (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Our Fall 2025 Stronger Together support group for youth and young adults will meet IN PERSON in Fairfax City for weekly sessions starting on Tuesdays\, September 23 from 6 – 7:30 PM. \nThe group emphasizes positive peer supports as a context for strengths-based growth. Participants will explore who they are\, who they seek to be\, and navigate the current culture and environment. Using creative and supportive activities\, the group will focus on development of specific positive social skills such as choosing healthy relationships and safe self-expression. \nThe youth and young adult Stronger Together support group is designed for teens and young adults age 14-22 who have lived experiences in one or more service systems such as: \n\nSocial services (foster care\, child welfare\, family services)\nSpecial education (learning or emotional disability or other condition)\nMental health services\nSubstance use treatment/recovery\n\nGroup meetings are facilitated by a mental health professional and a young adult peer co-facilitator. \nA light dinner is served each evening. Regular weekly attendance is expected. \n 
URL:https://formedfamiliesforward.org/event/stronger-together-youth-and-young-adult-peer-support-groups-in-person/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Formed Families Forward Office\, 10304 Eaton Place\, Suite 100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formed Families Forward event,Youth and Young Adults
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