Department of Family Services

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7500 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Pennino Building
Fairfax, VA 22035
Michael A. Becketts
Director
Department of Family Services

What We Do

The Department of Family Services (DFS) envisions a community where everyone lives their success story and thrives. DFS strengthens the well-being of our diverse community by protecting and improving the lives of all children, adults, and families through assistance, partnership, advocacy, outreach, and quality services. Learn more about our vision, mission and values.

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Top Articles and Resources

couple hugging Join us for a caregiver webinar! Family Caregiver webinars are free and virtual and can be accessed from a computer or telephone. The topics cover useful information and provide helpful resources. Register and check out the upcoming webinars.

parents and kids with backpacks outsideIs it possible to be a perfect parent? Of course not. Even if you think you have it all figured out with one child, the next one may be completely different. Were there things your own parents did that you swore you’d never do? Did you have a good role model to teach you how to be a parent?  The free Parenting Education classes offered by the Department of Family Services will help you understand what to expect at all ages from birth through the teen years. Find out more about this incredible free resource! 

Counseling helps people feel stronger, safer, less afraid and more hopeful. But seeking help takes effort and courage. That is why we make it easy for you to access services. Our counselors speak English and Spanish, and we use interpreters for other languages, including American Sign Language. We also offer a teletherapy option. Find out how Counseling Services in the Domestic and Sexual Violence Services division can help you heal.

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