July 2025

Family Resources for a Fun, Safe & Healthy Summer

Summer is here, school’s out, and it’s time for family fun! Having a fun and healthy summer begins with small steps. Set clear expectations with your kids, talk openly with them, and teach them ways to handle challenges. Check out these resources to help you prepare your kids for anything from sunburn to peer pressure to minor emergencies.

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Parenting Education Programs – Enrolling for Fall 2025

The Parenting Education Programs is taking registrations for virtual and in-person classes for the fall. Our parenting classes will begin again in September. Our featured class for parents of 5-11-year-olds, will be offered in Spanish beginning Sept. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Messiah United Methodist Church in Springfield. Pease click here to submit a family enrollment form or email us. You can visit our website for the full schedule of classes that we are offering this fall.

The Parent Support Line is a great resource for parents and caregivers of children ages 0-18 years old. Staff can help with parenting advice, support, and tips to help navigate emotional and relational parenting issues. Language support is available. Our support team is available to answer your questions at 703-324-7720.

Parenting Tips and Resources

Summer is a great time to try new things. This goes for the whole family. Having more free time, more daylight hours, and more energy make it a great time to explore a new interest.

Fairfax County Public Library Reading Pick of the Month

A Treasure at Sea for Dragon and Me: water safety for kids (and dragons) by Jean Pendziwol. Fun and safety go hand in hand as a little girl and a dragon spend a hot summer day at the beach. Includes a water safety checklist.

First Phone: a Child's Guide to Digital Responsibility, Safety, and Etiquette by Catherine Pearlman. A fun and informative illustrated kids' guide to safely and productively navigating the digital landscape. This is the essential book provides kids the tools and information they need while giving their parents peace of mind.

Join Us: Volunteer with DFS

We need dedicated volunteer classroom facilitators and mentors. Apply today with Body Safety to help empower children and prevent or interrupt abuse. Volunteer with the Parenting Education and BeFriend-a-Child programs to help encourage children and build stronger families.

Connect with us online, by email, or call 703-324-7720.

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