Formed Families Forward

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Formed Families Forward Visit us at www.FormedFamiliesForward.org We serve families, educators and child welfare professionals in the Northern Virginia area.

We are a family-led nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families of children and youth with disabilities and other specialized needs. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting foster, kinship, and adoptive families of children and youth with disabilities and other special needs.

PEATC WAZE to Adulthood program is helping families better understand how artificial intelligence helps students learn, ...
10/19/2026

PEATC WAZE to Adulthood program is helping families better understand how artificial intelligence helps students learn, work, and live more independently.

Learn more at the link below!
https://peatc.org/services/transition-to-adulthood/ -toc__heading-anchor-2

Melissa Lebling from Formed Families Forward was honored to join Congressman James Walkinshaw, elected leaders, communit...
10/18/2026

Melissa Lebling from Formed Families Forward was honored to join Congressman James Walkinshaw, elected leaders, community members, mental health experts, and union leaders for a roundtable discussion sponsored by SEIU Virginia 512 and SEIU 32BJ on how mental health challenges are affecting Fairfax County residents.
Formed families forward is commited to improving access to quality mental health services for Northern Virginia Families.

FFF’s Rachel and Kelly have been spending time with state and family leaders from across the country at the State Person...
10/16/2026

FFF’s Rachel and Kelly have been spending time with state and family leaders from across the country at the State Personnel Development Grant 2026 annual meeting in DC. They presented information about our work to deepen family engagement in the Virginia Tiered Systems of Supports. VTSS

Happy Family Friday! Tomorrow October 17th, enjoy community-oriented fun at Centreville Day! This event is FREE and open...
10/16/2026

Happy Family Friday!
Tomorrow October 17th, enjoy community-oriented fun at Centreville Day!
This event is FREE and open to everyone.
Some cool activities to expect:
🌟 Start by marching in the Centreville Day parade
🐾 Watch a puppy procession and pageant
👏 Watch a local Scout troop build a rope bridge, which kids can then cross
📍 5714 Mt. Gilead Rd, Centreville, VA 20120
🕙10am-4pm
https://www.historiccentrevilleva.org

What can $15 a month do for families? More than you might think!Your monthly gift to Formed Families Forward helps provi...
10/15/2026

What can $15 a month do for families? More than you might think!

Your monthly gift to Formed Families Forward helps provide peer support groups, educational workshops, and personalized guidance for foster, adoptive, and kinship families.

As we celebrate 15 years of supporting families, you can help us continue making a difference. Join our Monthly Giving Circle and help formed families thrive!

Give $15 for 15 years of impact: https://bit.ly/FFFgivemonthly

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Join Formed Families Forward for a free webinar on discipline procedures for students with disa...
10/14/2026

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
Join Formed Families Forward for a free webinar on discipline procedures for students with disabilities, including the Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) process.
Learn what families and school teams need to know about discipline protections, the MDR process, and key considerations for IEP and 504 teams.
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | 7:00–8:15 PM

Register now! https://bit.ly/MDRwebinarFFF

Our friends at ECNV are hosting a listening session for youth with disabilities and families who are currently navigatin...
10/13/2026

Our friends at ECNV are hosting a listening session for youth with disabilities and families who are currently navigating, or have recently gone through, the transition from high school into employment and adult life.
ECNV wants to hear what has been helpful, what has been challenging, and what you wish families had more information or support around.
Your experiences are important and will help shape future workshops and resources on transition planning, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), self-advocacy, employment, and life after high school.
Here is the link to register:
Tuesday, October 27 | 7:00–8:00 PM
Join virtually or in person at ECNV — whatever works best for you!
Register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2RS8LQ2
We hope to see you there!

Happy Family Friday! Kick off the weekend at the 50th annual Fall Festival in the City of Fairfax. This event is free an...
10/09/2026

Happy Family Friday! Kick off the weekend at the 50th annual Fall Festival in the City of Fairfax. This event is free and open to all. Paid children's rides are also available ($5 for each single ride or $30 for unlimited rides). Here are some other things to expect:
💃 Enjoy an Irish dance performance
🪄 Marvel as a magician shows off his tricks
🌟 See community creativity on full display with a range of local craft vendors
📍 Downtown Fairfax, 10415 North Street, Fairfax, VA 22030
🕙 10am-5pm
https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Events-directory/Parks-and-Recreation/Special-Events/Fall-Festival

Formed Families Forward is excited to be part of the 2026 Families Rising Adoption and Foster Care Conference!Join FFF’s...
10/08/2026

Formed Families Forward is excited to be part of the 2026 Families Rising Adoption and Foster Care Conference!

Join FFF’s Stacia Stribling, PhD, and a co-presenter on October 22 for “When Behavior Is the Curriculum: Supporting School Success for Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Youth.”

This session will explore how trauma and challenging behaviors impact learning and share practical, brain-based strategies to help caregivers support school success.

Learn more about the conference and register: https://wearefamiliesrising.org/families-rising-adoption-and-foster-care-conference/

Join the Monthly Giving Circle and help Formed Families Forward continue providing families with the information, traini...
10/08/2026

Join the Monthly Giving Circle and help Formed Families Forward continue providing families with the information, training, and support they need.

Your monthly gift helps sustain work led by people like Dr. Stacia Stribling, who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to the families we serve.

In honor of our 15th anniversary, consider giving $15 a month to help foster, adoptive, and kinship families thrive.

Join the Monthly Giving Circle: https://bit.ly/FFFgivemonthly

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10304 Eaton Place , Suite 100
Fairfax, VA
22030

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+17035392904

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