Formed Families Forward

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.

Save the date! On February 12th, we hope you'll join us for a FREE webinar discussing Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Acco...
01/10/2026

Save the date! On February 12th, we hope you'll join us for a FREE webinar discussing Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts.

Make sure to register below 👇

🔗bit.ly/Special-Ed-Trusts

From our friends at Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired: Are you overwhelmed by daily stresses? Studie...
01/09/2026

From our friends at Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired: Are you overwhelmed by daily stresses? Studies show across the board an increase in depression, anxiety and stress. Join DBVI, Sky’s the Limit and Dr. Rob Gilbert for RESILIENCY!

We want to help you build strategies to enhance your self-confidence, overcome worry and doubt and establish wellness goals that will promote resiliency! This program experience is open to all served by DBVI. Registration is required.

When: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 6:30pm Virtual
Register: Email: Dave@possibilitythinkers.net

Check out this fact sheet for tips and best practices for implementing strong transition planning for youth and young ad...
01/07/2026

Check out this fact sheet for tips and best practices for implementing strong transition planning for youth and young adults with disabilities who are also in foster care. Virginia-specific policies and resources are provided. Created via a collaboration with FFF and Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC)’s WAZE to Adulthood project.

🔗bit.ly/FFF-PEATC-IEP-in-Foster

There are many ADHD interventions out there; now there's an easy to use database to compare them. Check out the Evidence...
01/06/2026

There are many ADHD interventions out there; now there's an easy to use database to compare them. Check out the Evidence Based Interventions-ADHD (EBI-ADHD) platform for detailed information on the efficacy and side effects of ADHD interventions. Data comes from from 221 meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials that explore ADHD treatments in adults and kids, as well as from the ADHD community itself.

To access EBI-ADHD: 🔗https://ebiadhd-database.org/dashboard
To read more about it:
🔗https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-medication-list-methylphenidate/?ecd=wnl_additude_260104_cons_adhd_pro&goal=0_a767e6fc3c-1d68bdcd68-313916814

Also, a friendly reminder about FFF's one-page overview of commonly-prescribed psychotropic/ mental health medications for children and youth. NOTE: This sheet offers general information for families; it is not intended as medical guidance. Always consult with a medical professional. 🔗https://formedfamiliesforward.org/resource_category/making-sense-of-medications/

TONIGHT we kick off FFF's FASD webinar series! Join us every Tuesday in January to learn about FASD and where you can ge...
01/06/2026

TONIGHT we kick off FFF's FASD webinar series! Join us every Tuesday in January to learn about FASD and where you can get support.
💙FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support (January 6, 7-8pm)
💚Diagnosing FASD (January 13, 7-8pm)
💙The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD (January 20, 7-8pm)
💚FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families (January 27, 7-8pm)

🔗Register at: bit.ly/FASD-Webinar-Winter-26

We welcome FFF’s two newest members of the Board of Directors: Lesley Bourne and Sanja Karovic! 💙Lesley is a middle scho...
01/05/2026

We welcome FFF’s two newest members of the Board of Directors: Lesley Bourne and Sanja Karovic!

💙Lesley is a middle school teacher and foster parent. As a foster parent, she partners with biological parents, caseworkers and the support team to help families heal, grow, and reunite whenever possible. For her, fostering is about teamwork, providing stability for children, while encouraging and supporting families as they work towards a stronger, healthier future with their children.

💚Sanja is a proud mom of a daughter who she and her husband adopted 10 years ago. She loves sharing her experience and helping others through the journey of adoption. Sanja is a Director of Data Acquisition and Analysis at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute (ISCI) with experience in clinical research and advanced data analysis. In her free time she loves to travel, see places, and meet people.

Join us on January 14 for a webinar all about Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to the Impact of Traumatic Stre...
01/04/2026

Join us on January 14 for a webinar all about Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to the Impact of Traumatic Stress which is part of the Kinship Webinar series with FCPS. Note, this webinar was rescheduled from December 5th. Free and open to all! Save the date for the two other webinars in this series hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools Family Resource Center, presented by FFF.

📆Wednesday, January 14
🕙10-11:30am
🔗Register at: bit.ly/FFF-Fairfax-Kinship-Webinars26

It's not too late to register for FFF's FASD webinar series! Join us every Tuesday in January to learn about FASD and wh...
01/03/2026

It's not too late to register for FFF's FASD webinar series! Join us every Tuesday in January to learn about FASD and where you can get support.
💙FASD 101: Understanding Symptoms and Providing Support (January 6, 7-8pm)
💚Diagnosing FASD (January 13, 7-8pm)
💙The Role of Occupational Therapy (OT) in Supporting Those with FASD (January 20, 7-8pm)
💚FASD Virginia: Exploring a New Resource for Families (January 27, 7-8pm)

🔗Register at: bit.ly/FASD-Webinar-Winter-26

01/02/2026

Happy New Year! We are rapidly approaching the kick-off of our 8-week course Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors. Join other parents and caregivers to learn more about your kids' behaviors through a trauma-informed lens. You'll also learn why focusing on connection is key. Register at the link below. 👇

📅 Course Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 3- March 24
🕛 Time: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
📍 Location: online
🔗 Register here: bit.ly/BBBwinter26
💲 Cost: $250, includes materials

Happy Family Friday!! Did you know it's almost National Bird Day? Celebrate by going on a hike and looking for birds. 🦆C...
01/02/2026

Happy Family Friday!! Did you know it's almost National Bird Day? Celebrate by going on a hike and looking for birds. 🦆

Check out one of these great NoVA hikes:
🐤Dyke Marsh and the Mount Vernon Trail
🐤Huntley Meadows Park Wetlands and Boardwalk Trail
🐤Burke Lake Park
🐤Mason Neck Peninsula Trails
🐤Neabsco Creek Boardwalk Trail
🐤Blooms Park Trail in Manassas Park VA

Address

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

Telephone

+17035392904

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