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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.

Is virtual therapy right for your child?Formed Families Forward and Here Now Health invite foster, adoptive, and kinship...
10/27/2026

Is virtual therapy right for your child?

Formed Families Forward and Here Now Health invite foster, adoptive, and kinship caregivers to a FREE webinar with Isaac Etter and Jaclyn D. Satchel, LCSW-S, PMH-C! Learn how telehealth works, what trauma-informed virtual care looks like, and practical tips to help your child succeed in therapy.

📅 Tuesday, November 10, 2026
⏰ 7–8 PM

🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/virtualtherapyFFF

💙 Sperry and Andrea were proud to represent Formed Families Forward at the CHADD ADHD Resource Fair 2026! We loved conn...
10/26/2026

💙 Sperry and Andrea were proud to represent Formed Families Forward at the CHADD ADHD Resource Fair 2026!

We loved connecting with our community, sharing resources, and helping families learn more about the support available to them. Events like these are a wonderful opportunity to build connections and ensure families know they’re not alone on their journey. 💚

Learn more about our programs and resources for formed families with children with ADHD: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/resources/

This week, Formed Families Forward's Kelly and Stacia joined more than 30 staff members from regional parent centers, in...
10/23/2026

This week, Formed Families Forward's Kelly and Stacia joined more than 30 staff members from regional parent centers, including Tina and Lizzett from PEATC, for a School Choice Intensive in Nashville!

Together, we explored educational options and developed new materials to help families make informed decisions about their children's education.

We're excited to bring what we've learned back to the families we serve. Stay tuned for new resources and offerings!

Visit https://formedfamiliesforward.org

Happy Family Friday! Tomorrow, embrace the spirit of Halloween at the National Air and Space Museum at their annual "Air...
10/23/2026

Happy Family Friday! Tomorrow, embrace the spirit of Halloween at the National Air and Space Museum at their annual "Air & Scare" event. Enjoy treats, costumes, and other on-theme fun. This event is free, but timed entry tickets are required, and parking is paid.

Some highlights to look forward to include:

🍬 Score free candy at trick-or-treat stations
👗 Participate in a costume fashion show
📸 Take photos with Star Wars characters

📍 Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151
🕙 10am–3pm

https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/air-scare-event-returns-national-air-and-space-museums-udvar-hazy-center-oct-24

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!This year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," rec...
10/22/2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

This year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," recognizes the skills, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce.

At Formed Families Forward, we believe every young person deserves opportunities to explore their strengths, pursue meaningful employment, and build a successful future.

Supporting youth with disabilities as they transition from school to adulthood is an important part of that journey!

Explore transition resources from Formed Families Forward: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/resource_category/transition-through-middle-and-high-school-and-beyond/

Learn more about NDEAM from the U.S. Department of Labor: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

REGISTER NOW!ARFID can affect much more than lunchtime. Join Formed Families Forward for a free webinar focused on helpi...
10/21/2026

REGISTER NOW!
ARFID can affect much more than lunchtime. Join Formed Families Forward for a free webinar focused on helping children and teens with Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) navigate the school day.
We’ll explore what ARFID is, how it can affect students at school, and practical supports families and school teams can use to reduce stress and help students feel more successful.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
7–8 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/BeyondtheLunchroom

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the families who joined Formed Families Forward’s Monthly Giving Circle this week!Your generosi...
10/20/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to the families who joined Formed Families Forward’s Monthly Giving Circle this week!

Your generosity helps us continue providing resources, education, and support to foster, adoptive, and kinship families across Northern Virginia.

✨ Not part of the circle yet? In honor of our 15th anniversary, consider joining with a monthly gift of just $15. Every gift helps strengthen families and build a brighter future!

Join our Giving Circle today: https://bit.ly/FFFgivemonthly

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

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Fairfax, VA
22030

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Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
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