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RESOURCES FOR COVID-19
FAIRFAX COUNTY UPDATES
• Reopening Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
• The Hangout with Neighborhood and Community Services
Monday’s 2pm until 3pm and Friday’s 4pm until 5pm - See flyer at the end for more info
• Early Literacy Program for African Heritage Families
• Supporting Return to School (SRS) The program will provide full-day on-site programming for
children in Kindergarten through sixth grade, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• COVID-19 Updates
• Fairfax County Resources in Spanish
• Study Buddy Program – tutoring
• FCPS – Parent Information Phone Lines
• Fairfax County Health Department – if you have questions email ffxcovid@fairfaxcounty.gov or
call (703) 267-3511 Mon-Fri 9am until 7pm and Sat-Sun 9.30am until 5pm. For text alerts: text
FFXCOVID to 888777 for English and FFXCOVIDESP to 888777 for Spanish
• County information related to COVID-19 in different languages
• Office for Children COVID-19 Updates
• Concerned about a child’s safety? Call the Fairfax County Child Protective Services Hotline for
advice or to make a report: 703-324-7400, available 24/7
• Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a temporary food benefit available in Virginia to
families with children who would have received free or reduced-price meals is schools were
open. To learn more about P-EBT and how to receive/apply for the benefit click here
P-EBT has been extended – see flyer at the end for more information in English and Spanish
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program
• Fairfax County YouTube
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
FURTHER RESOURCES FOR COVID-19
• Pre-register for the vaccine here
• CDC Guidelines for vaccinated people
• COVID-19 Testing available in Fairfax – click here for English – click here for Spanish
• CDC 10 things you can do to manage COVID-19 at home – ENGLISH – SPANISH
• Phase 3 guidelines for VA
• Collection of resources from National Network to end Domestic Violence
• Resources for Immigrants during COVID-19
• Child Welfare Resource Guide
• Information for ASL users
• Virginia Department of Social Services
• DMV’s Response to COVID-19
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Seniors and Retirees
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Veterans
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Native Americans
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Immigrants
• NAMI Resource and Info Guide
• Northern Virginia Family Services
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PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOOD RESOURCES
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)
• Meal Kits
Fairfax Meal Kits will be offered at several sites (see link for locations), containing seven (7) days
of breakfast and lunch items packed in bulk. Meal kits will be available for pick up from 8:00
a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted. All meals are available at no-cost to FCPS
students and children eighteen (18) years of age and under
• Curbside Pickup
Breakfast and lunch will be available from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Those interested in picking up
the meals are asked to follow the kiss and ride signage for traffic flow at the school. FCPS staff
will deliver meals to children and adults while they wait in their cars in the kiss and ride line.
Walk-ups are still welcome at all sites. See the map to find closest school to you
Click here for SPANISH
• Grab and go meals/Bus route meal service
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) buses are delivering grab and go meals along some bus
routes. School buses will stop at designated intersections to deliver these meals.
• Noteworthy Information:
FCPS students are welcome to come to any of the sites to pick up a meal during these
time periods.
All FCPS students (regardless of age) are eligible for free grab and go breakfast and lunch
Other county children, under the age of 18, can also receive a meal.
Adult meals are $2. Students must be present to request the meals.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS)
• Changes to the Food Distribution Program – Starting 9/8/20
Only students in preK through grade 12, currently enrolled in ACPS, will be eligible for meals at
the distribution and mobile sites
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS)
• Breakfast and Lunch
Pick-up meal service from 10a.m. to 1p.m. Click link for locations.
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS)
• Breakfast and Lunch
To-go meals served at the front door of each location between 9.am and 11.am, see link for
more information
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OTHER FOOD RESOURCES
• Cornerstones Assistance Services and Pantry Program (ASAPP)
• Food for Neighbors - is a non-profit organization (located in Herndon, VA) helping
to feed students who struggle with hunger after school, on weekends, and during school
holidays.
• Real Food For Kids/Chefs Feedings Families
They are collaborating with location restaurants to distribute grab-and-go meals
Families in need may stop by one of the below locations to pick up a grab-and-go meal, no
questions asked. No ID or proof of need required. Family members may pick up meals on behalf
of their entire family
For more information click here or see the Real Food For Kids Facebook Page for updates
• Capital Area Food Bank - They have a map showing places in the area offering food donations
and at what time.
• Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) – Food Pantry
• Christ House – Hot meal daily and food pantry
• FACETS Hot Food Distribution
• Food for Others
• Mary’s Food Pantry
• Route One Community Kitchen
• United Community Food Pantry
• McLean Bible Church
WIFI RESOURCES
Some of the families we work with do not have internet; see below some resources to obtain low-cost
internet that when appropriate you can provide to families during this time. It is essential that the
children we serve have internet to be able to continue their schoolwork and communicate with you:
• Cox Communications has implemented temporary changes to make the low-cost
Connect2Compete broadband program more accessible and more efficient. Click here for more
information.
• Comcast is offering free Xfinity WiFi hotspots and waiving caps on data plans. For more
information, click here.
• AT&T is making all of their public WiFi hotspots open for all and Unlimited AT&T Home Internet
available to all customers. Read more here.
• Verizon extra data
• Dominion Energy suspended all service disconnections related to nonpayment. Read more here.
• Map of free WiFi Hotspots
• Community Internet Access Map - FCPS
• SAFELINK – if eligible you can obtain a phone and sim card
• FCPS Access to Technology – list of resources to obtain technology needed for distance learning
• Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
LEGAL SERVICES
• Your Child’s Educational Rights if you are being evicted – see flyer at the end for more info.
• Northern Virginia Legal Services (NVLS) - Nonprofit law firm providing free legal counsel to the
region’s low income and neediest populations on matters related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Assisting with a wide range of legal issues.
Contact your local legal aid, call: 1-866-LEGL-AID
Contact the Eviction Legal Helpline, call: 1-833-NoEvict
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• Legal Aid Justice Center Resources
• Virginia Poverty Law Center – help with evictions
• Undocumented Immigrants can drive legally
• VOICE for Justice
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
• Eviction Prevention Resources
• Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services If you are facing difficulties - including
food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, healthcare and more other needs, please call
Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) 703-222-0880 (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays)
Residents can also visit the Human Services Resource Guide (HSRG) at
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hsrg/ an online, searchable guide to available health and human
services resources in Fairfax County
• Fairfax County Rental Assistance
• Arlington County - Support paying utilities, rent, obtaining food, medical care, prescription
medication, dental needs, transportation, eyeglasses and clothing
• D.C. - Support paying utilities, rent, obtaining food, medical care, prescription medication,
dental needs, transportation, eyeglasses and clothing
• 211 - Free phone service that can help you find the local resources that you need 24/7
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Renters and Homeowners
• Apply for SNAP, TANF or Medicaid
• Resources for renters
FINANCIAL
• Housing Waitlist Opening – 6/7 until 6/13 – see the flyer at the end for more info
• Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP)
• Cornerstones - Mortgage Payment Assistance
Concerned about mortgage payments?
Cornerstones (non-profit that promotes self-efficiency) are offering individual online sessions to
review and address your housing needs. Assistance is available for Homeowners with FHA loans,
Conventional Loans with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac as investors only. To request a counseling
session, please do the following:
Request our intake and schedule an appointment by phone at (703) 435 6830
Drop your completed Intake Form with all documents required in copies at:
In-person at Herndon Resource Center – 1086 Elden Street. Herndon VA 20170
By email at martin.rios@cornerstonesva.org
• Mark Warner Small Business Resource Guide
• Social Security Benefits – Updates on The Social Security Administration
• Financial Support Guide for Virginians
• Fairfax County Information for Businesses
• Treasury’s Coronavirus Relief Fund FAQ’s
TAXES
• Filing 2020 taxes
• You now have until 5/17 to file your taxes – click here for more info
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
• Internal Revenue Service - For information from the IRS click here
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EMPLOYMENT
• Re-Employing Virginians (REV) Initiative
• Virginia Career Works (formally known as Skill Source Group) has several centers in the
Northern Virginia area to aid with employment. As of 7/6/20 the Prince William Center is open
by appointment only. All other centers remain closed but after offering virtual support. Click the
link for more information about the centers, the services offered and the emails/phone
numbers to contact and to make an appointment.
• For instructions on how to file for unemployment, click here
• To file for unemployment, click here
• Low-Interest Loans Now Available for Fairfax County Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus
• Mark Warner Resource Guide for Recently Unemployed Working Families
• FAQ from workers regarding COVID-19
HEALTH/INSURANCE
• Blood Donation Drive – 6/11 from 9am until 2pm at McLean Community Center – see flyer at
the end for more info.
• Adult Dental Coverage – see flyer at end for more info
• Neighborhood Health
• HealthWorks for Northern Virginia
• Health Care Options for the Uninsured
• How to obtain a Coronavirus test
• Virginia Medicaid action for COVID-19
• Pharmacies with no-cost delivery
• CVS is offering free COVID-19 tests at 6 locations in Fairfax County. Testing if offered for adults
with symptoms and for those with pre-existing medical conditions that put them at greater risk.
Test is by appointment only. Appointments must be scheduled online, click here for English and
here for Spanish
• Fairfax County Handouts – Coronavirus materials
• Family Wize – Discounted Prescription Program
MENTAL HEALTH/SUBSTANCE ABUSE
• Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E)
C.A.S.E.’s tele-mental health services provide families with access to highly skilled adoption
competent therapists and psychiatrists without leaving their home.
• Community Services Board (CSB) - Merrifield Center
• For the suicide prevention text line, text CONNECT to 855-11 or call (703) 527 4077 at any time
• For non-emergency mental health support call (703) 383 8500 Mon-Fri 9am until 5pm
• Northern Virginia Family Service’s (NVFS) breadth, depth and scope of services offer the
resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their
potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. Click here for more information.
info@nvfs.org or (571) 748-2500
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• INOVA Behavioral Health
Adult Inpatient & Outpatient and Adolescent Inpatient Admissions: (703) 289-7560
Child and Adolescent Outpatient Admissions: (703) 218-8500
Click here for more information
• Supporting Survivors’ Access to Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Services During the
COVID-19 Emergency
• 10 ways to support your child’s mental health
• Mental Health America – Tools 2 Thrive
• Mark Warner Resource Guide
• “Heads Up” and “Talk It Out” support group for teens between the ages of 14-17 who are
working through emotional, mental health and substance abuse challenges. And “Talk It Out”
provides support, education and resources of parents and guardians. Thursday’s at 6pm – 7pm.
• NAMI Basics – course for the caregivers of children/adolescents who have been diagnosed with
a mental health condition or who are experiencing symptoms
• Fairfax County Mental Health Resources
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
• Fairfax County Info & Hotline
• National Sex Assault Hotline (online chat and phone number)
• If it is not safe to talk, text LOVEIS to 22522 for the national domestic violence hotline
• Teletherapy now offered at Domestic and Sexual Violence Service (DSVS)
• Preventing domestic abuse during COVID-19
• Safety planning with children during an emergency
• OAR – Violence Intervention Program
• Staying Safe at Home
• Be a support system
• Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) Violence Prevention and Invention Program (VPIP)
• NVFS – IPE Program – Youth Violence
VIDEOS/PODCASTS
• Dr. Nadine Burke Harris: Helping Adults and Children With Trauma During The Pandemic
• The Brain Architects Podcast – Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
• Child Welfare Information Gateway Podcasts
• Unadopted Documentary
• TED Talk – Why Children Stay Silent Following Sexual Violence
ADVICE AND GUIDANCE/ARTICLES
• Restarting and Reinventing School
• ADDitude - How to Explain Coronavirus to a Child with Anxiety
• Home Schooling - Learning at home – everything you need in one place
• Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences
• Educating a child with a developmental disability on COVID-19 and being prepared
• Talking to kids about the Coronavirus
• 30 Grounding Techniques
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• How to regulate your emotions
• Sheltering in Place: ACEs-Informed Tips for Self-Care During a Pandemic
• Washington Post - It’s okay to not be okay
• Washington Post - Aging Out During a Pandemic
• Trauma is written into our bodies
• What it is like to be in foster care
• Community Corner
PARENTING/KIDS
• Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) Virtual Summer Program – see flyer at the end
• Guide to screen additions and responsible digital use
• NVFS Family Reunification Program
• Body Safety Program
The Body Safety Program is taught FREE of charge in elementary schools, childcare centers,
community centers and other group settings for children in Pre-K to sixth grade. It is a school-
based program that focuses on building safety skills within the child, preparing them to identify
risks such as:
Child abuse
Bullying
Internet safety
• If you are concerned about the wellbeing of a child, contact the Child Protective Services Hotline
at (703) 324 7400
• 20 ways to build resilience at home – adults
• 20 ways to build resilience at home – kids
• Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With COVID-19
• Virginia Department of Education Parent Guide for school-aged children
• We’re going to be OK – Children’s book
• Fairfax County Department of Family Services is offering a weekly Parent Café, each Monday
evening from 7:30pm until 8:30pm. Parents can connect with each other to process through and
share different strategies. Also offered in Spanish on Wednesday evenings from 7pm until
8:30pm.
To participate, you’ll need to register at least 24 hours ahead of time at (703) 324-7720 or
buildingstrongerfamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov
• Respite to Recharge – 10 hours of free respite care per week for kin caring for relative children
DAILY OR WEEKLY BLOGS/ARTICLES
• ClickSchooling - brings you daily recommendations by email for entertaining websites that help
your kids learn.
• Kid Friendly D.C. - Blog with daily update, including events in the area and useful anecdotes and
ones that just brighten your day
• Neighborhood Community Services (NCS) – new activities/virtual resources added each Monday
• Nurture and Thrive Blog
• Parenting from the heart
• What do we do all day?
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FITNESS/MOVEMENT
• Planet Fitness – Online Workouts for adults, free daily workouts on facebook live at 7pm ET
• Go Noodle - Movement videos for children
• Little Twisters Yoga - Kids Yoga Lesson Plan
• Sworkit Kid-Friendly Workouts - choose from Strength for Kids, Agility for Kids, Flexibility and
Balance for Kids, Warm-Up for Kids, Cooldown for Kids, Stand Up and Move for Kids, OR create
your own custom kid workout.
• The OT Box - movement through play
• Fluency and Fitness – Helping students exercise their brains and bodies, reading and Math K-2
with exercises after questions. Unlimited access for 21 days
• Smile and Learn – yoga for kids
• Activity Works
• Move to Learn
• GROOV3Dance – Dances to pop music
• Little Sports – Exercise videos for children
• KidzBop
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NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
NEED A PLACE TO CHILL?
OR HELP WITH
SCHOOLWORK?
JOIN US VIRTUALLY @
MONDAY 2:00 to 3:00PM
http://www.bit.ly/ncsconnects FRIDAY 4:00 to 5:00PM
OR SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO RESERVE SPACE AT
SOUTHGATE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 703-860-0676
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and
activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For more information, call 703-324-4600, TTY 711
(01/21)
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
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MONDAY 2:00 to 3:00PM
http://www.bit.ly/ncsconnects FRIDAY 4:00 to 5:00PM
HAGA UNA CITA PARA RESERVAR ESPACIO EN EL
CENTRO SOUTHGATE AL 703-860-0676
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and
activities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For more information, call 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
(01/21)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Cletisha Lovelace
media@dss.virginia.gov
Virginia P-EBT Program Extended through the End of the 2020-2021 School Year
New program guidelines will expand eligibility to additional vulnerable households
Richmond, VA (March 15, 2021) – More than 650,000 Virginia K-12 students will continue to receive
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program benefits to help address the struggles many
families experience putting healthy food on the table during the pandemic. With recent approval from
the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Virginia will continue to issue benefits through the end of 2020-2021
academic year. The next issuance of P-EBT benefits will begin March 17.
Jointly administered by the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) and Virginia Department of
Education (VDOE), the P-EBT program is designed to supplement missed school meals due to COVID-19
school closures for students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals through the National School
Lunch Program. Through new program rules afforded by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021,
the next phase of P-EBT benefits will expand eligibility to more than 135,000 children.
“COVID-19 has exacerbated food insecurity for many households, particularly those with children who
depend on meals provided by schools,” said VDSS Commissioner S. Duke Storen. “In Virginia, we’ve
witnessed the number of families struggling with hunger increase from 10% pre-pandemic to an
estimated 23% today. We know that programs like P-EBT are helping families bridge the gap in meeting
their nutritional needs, and are committed to leveraging both short- and long-term avenues that help
families keep food on their tables.”
Benefit amounts for eligible students are based on whether the student is fully remote or hybrid. Fully
remote students will receive $121.40 per month and hybrid students will receive $60.70 per month.Beginning in March, benefits will be issued on the 25th
of each month through the end of the school year.
Additionally, retroactive benefits covering the months
of October through January will be issued to eligible
households beginning March 17. Households with
students who meet the revised program eligibility
requirements have been identified by VDOE, and
should expect to receive additional communication
from their local school district.
“Even though the number of schools offering in-person
instruction is increasing every week, food insecurity
remains a significant issue for many families, despite
the provision of meals in school and out, as thousands of children continue to learn at home, and
thousands more are on hybrid schedules," said Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane.
“The extension of the P-EBT program will provide additional resources to support children's nutritional
needs."
Families and community partners are encouraged to visit PebtVA.com for more information, including
resource materials, issuance details and answers to frequently asked questions. Questions regarding
current or previous issuances of P-EBT benefits can be directed to the P-EBT Call Center Monday - Friday
from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 866-513-1414 (toll-free) or 804-294-1633, or through the agency’s P-EBT
Inquiry Form.
Households that do not meet eligibility requirements for the P-EBT program are encouraged to call 2-1-1
Virginia to access additional COVID-19 related resources, visit 2-1-1 Virginia, download the COVID-19
Virginia Resources mobile app, or visit covid.virginia.gov.
###PARA PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA:
Contacto de prensa: Cletisha Lovelace
Cletisha.Lovelace@dss.virginia.gov
Programa de P-EBT de Virginia ampliado hasta fines del año escolar 2020-2021
Las nuevas directrices del programa ampliarán la elegibilidad a más hogares vulnerables
Richmond, VA (15 de marzo de 2021) – Más de 650,000 estudiantes de Virginia desde nivel inicial hasta
el grado 12 (K-12) continuarán recibiendo beneficios del programa Transferencia electrónica de
beneficios por la pandemia (P-EBT) para ayudar a abordar las dificultades que muchas familias
experimentan para poner comida saludable sobre la mesa durante la pandemia. Con la reciente
aprobación del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Virginia continuará emitiendo
beneficios hasta finales del año académico 2020-2021. La próxima emisión de beneficios de P-EBT
comenzará el 17 de marzo.
Administrado conjuntamente por el Departamento de Servicios Sociales de Virginia (VDSS) y el
Departamento de Educación de Virginia (VDOE), el programa P-EBT está diseñado para complementar
las comidas escolares perdidas debido a los cierres escolares debido al COVID-19 para los estudiantes
que califican para comidas gratuitas o a precio reducido a través del programa nacional de almuerzo
escolar National School Lunch Program. A través de las nuevas reglas del programa otorgadas por la Ley
de Asignaciones Consolidadas Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, la siguiente fase de los
beneficios de P-EBT ampliará la elegibilidad a más de 135.000 niños.
“El COVID-19 ha exacerbado la inseguridad alimentaria en muchos hogares, particularmente aquellos
con niños que dependen de las comidas proporcionadas por las escuelas”, dijo el comisionado del VDSS
S. Duke Storen. “En Virginia, hemos sido testigos del aumento del número de familias que luchan contra
el hambre, pasando del 10 % antes de la pandemia a un estimado del 23 % en la actualidad. Sabemos
que programas como la P-EBT están ayudando a las familias a cerrar la brecha en el cumplimiento de sus
necesidades nutricionales y estamos comprometidos a aprovechar las vías a corto y largo plazo que
ayudan a las familias a mantener los alimentos en sus mesas.”
Los importes de los beneficios para los estudiantes elegibles se basan en si el estudiante es totalmente
remoto o híbrido.Los estudiantes totalmente remotos
recibirán $121.40 por mes y los
estudiantes híbridos recibirán $60.70
por mes. A partir de marzo, los
beneficios se emitirán el día 25 de
cada mes hasta el final del año
escolar. Además, se emitirán
beneficios retroactivos que cubren los
meses de octubre a enero a los
hogares elegibles a partir del 17 de
marzo. El VDOE ha identificado a los
hogares con estudiantes que cumplen
con los requisitos revisados de
elegibilidad del programa y deben esperar recibir comunicación adicional de su distrito escolar local.
“A pesar de que el número de escuelas que ofrecen instrucción en persona está aumentando cada
semana, la inseguridad alimentaria sigue siendo un problema significativo para muchas familias, a pesar
de la provisión de comidas en la escuela y fuera, a medida que miles de niños continúan aprendiendo en
casa, y miles más están en horarios híbridos", dijo el Superintendente de Instrucción Pública de Virginia
James Lane. “La extensión del programa P-EBT proporcionará recursos adicionales para apoyar las
necesidades nutricionales de los niños.”
Se alienta a las familias y a los socios comunitarios a visitar PebtVA.com para obtener más información,
incluidos materiales de recursos, detalles de emisión y respuestas a preguntas frecuentes. Las preguntas
relativas a las emisiones actuales o anteriores de beneficios de la P-EBT se pueden dirigir al centro de
llamadas de P-EBT de lunes a viernes de 7:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. al 866-513-1414 (gratuito) o al 804-294-
1633, o a través del formulario de investigación de P-EBT del organismo: P-EBT Inquiry Form.
Se alienta a los hogares que no cumplan con los requisitos de elegibilidad para el programa de P-EBT a
llamar al 2-1-1 de Virginia para acceder a recursos adicionales relacionados con COVID-19, visitar 2-1-1
Virginia, descargar la aplicación móvil COVID-19 Virginia Resources o visitar covid.virginia.gov.
###ARE YOU BEING EVICTED?
YOUR CHILD HAS EDUCATIONAL
RIGHTS UNDER MCKINNEY-VENTO
WHAT IS THE MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT?
This law makes sure students experiencing homelessness are able to enroll in
and attend school, or to continue to go to their home school. This law also
provides supports to families experiencing homelessness.
WHAT RIGHTS DO STUDENTS HAVE UNDER MCKINNEY-VENTO?
McKinney-Vento students have the right to:
1. Continue attending their school of origin for the rest of the year, or enroll in
a school in the area where they move.
2. Enroll in school immediately, even if your family does not have documents
normally necessary for enrollment.
3. Receive transportation to and from their school of origin, even if your family
moves to a new district.YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR AID UNDER MCKINNEY-VENTO IF...
You are staying with friends or family due to homelessness (including after
being evicted)
You are waiting foster care placement
You are living in: an emergency or transitional shelter, a motel or hotel, a
domestic violence shelter, a camping ground, an inadequate mobile home
park, a bus or train station, an abandoned building, or other public spaces
not meant as regular housing
TO GET HELP UNDER THIS LAW, CALL YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
DISTRICT’S MCKINNEY-VENTO OFFICE
Albemarle County Dinwiddie County Henrico County Powhatan County
lbrown2@k12albemarle.org pjoyner@dcpsnet.org lhabernathey@henrico.k12.va.us katie.wojcicki@powhatan.k12.va.us
(434) 296-3872 x3 (804) 469-4389 (804) 258-3682 (804) 598-5700 x 114
Alexandria City Fairfax County Hopewell City Prince George County
rhaea.goff@acps.k12.va.us klsheffel@fcps.edu kstock@hopewell.k12.va.us rgermanos@pgs.k12.va.us
(703) 619-8071 (571) 423-4333 (804) 541-6400 (804) 733-2700
Arlington County Falls Church City Loudoun County Prince William County
barbara.fisher@apsva.us BorumR@fccps.org Becky.Hicks@lcps.org EppoliTF@pwcs.edu
(703) 228-2585 (571) 419-7741 (571) 252-1012 (571) 402-3890
Charles City Fluvanna County Louisa County Richmond City
sleek@ccps.net dstribling@apps.fluco.org alpernca@lcps.k12.va.us eschmale@rvaschools.net
(804) 829-9249 (434) 589-8208 (540) 894-5115 x7028 (804) 780-6288
Charlottesville City Goochland County Nelson County Richmond County
leek1@charlottesvilleschools.org sfranklinmurray@glnd.k12.va.us sirby@nelson.k12.va.us sschmidt@richmond-county.k12.va.us
(434) 245-2669 (804) 556-5622 (434) 260-7646 x 1005 (804) 333-1978
Chesterfield County Greene County New Kent County Stafford County
lisa_simes@ccpsnet.net acruey@greenecountyschools.com pbrooks@nkcps.k12.va.us clucero@staffordschools.net
(804) 639-8713 (434) 939-9000 (804) 966-8518 (540) 368-2559 x146
Colonial Heights City Hanover County Petersburg City Surry County
Julie_Pond@colonialhts.net lcbryant@hcps.us darogers@petersburg.k12.va.us wesson_felder@surryschools.net
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THIS INFORMATION IS LEGAL INFORMATION, NOT LEGAL ADVICE. FOR ADVICE ON YOUR SPECIFIC
SITUATION, YOU SHOULD CONTACT AN ATTORNEY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEGAL AID JUSTICE
CENTER, INCLUDING HOW TO CONTACT US, PLEASE VISIT WWW.JUSTICE4ALL.ORG. CASSIE POWELL IS THE
ATTORNEY RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MATERIAL. DATED APRIL 2021.HOUSING
WAITLIST
OPENING
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APPLY ONLINE
JUNE 7 - JUNE 13
USE YOUR SMARTPHONE, TABLET,
OR COMPUTER TO APPLY ONLINE!
GO TO:
https://bit.ly/RADApplications2021
If you have any questions, contact us at
703-246-6100, TTY 711. Staff are available
from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday.
A Fairfax County, Va publication
April 2021
Fairfax County is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in all County programs, services and activities and
will provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Please call 703.246.5000 or TTY 711.HEART OF GOLD FOUNDATION IS CLOSING THE
SICKLE CELL GAP
USE #CSCG & CLOSE THE SICKLE CELL GAP WITH US WITH YOUR
LIFESAVING BLOOD DONATION
JUNE 11TH 9AM – 2PM
MCLEAN COMMUNITY CENTER
ALL DONORS WILL RECEIVE A RED CROSS T-SHIRT AND A
$10 AMAZON GIFT CARD VIA EMAIL
Questions? Contact Melanie Hurley at melanie.hurley@heartogold.org or
Meosha Hudson at 410-375-5190
For an appointment, please visit www.redcrossblood.org
and enter sponsor word: HEARTOFGOLD
Or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Eligibility Questions? Call 1-866-236-3276
FACE COVERING AND PHOTO ID REQUIREDNew Adult Dental Coverage
WHO QUALIFIES?
All adults over the age of 21 years old who have health insurance
through Medicaid are eligible to see a dentist.
WHEN DOES COVERAGE BEGIN?
July 1st, 2021
WHAT IS COVERED?
Going to the dentist!
Teeth cleanings, filling cavities, dentures, and more!
QUESTIONS?
4 Call DentaQuest at 888.912.3456 with questions, or visit
www.vahealthcatalyst.org/AdultDentalBenefit/Join Us for NCS Connects:
Summer Adventures!
A Virtual Summer Program
June 14-August 20, 2021, Monday-Friday*
• 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (youth)
• 2-3 p.m. (teens)
Enjoy daily arts and crafts, technology, fitness, music and more! Program takes
place on Zoom Conferencing A secure link will be sent to participants via email.
Register by submitting this form to any NCS Community Center or Teen Center:
http://bit.ly/NCSCampReg.
Questions? Contact your local center.
*Daily schedule subject to change based on participation.
A Fairfax County, Virginia publication. 5/2021
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities.
Where a TTY number is not indicated, use 711/Virginia Relay.
Reasonable accommodations made upon request; call 703-324-4600.
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/neighborhood-community-servicesFairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services,
Regional Services and Center Operations Division
12011 Government Center Parkway, 10th Floor, Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1115
703-324-4600, TTY 711
RECDYNAMICS REGISTRATION APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
First Name* Middle Initial
Last Name* Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)*
Email Address* Birth Date (mm/dd/yyyy) *
Email address is required for online access to RECDynamics. Confirm email address online
(If you do not have an email address, please skip this section.)
Is there a special accommodation to be Ethnicity*
considered?* If yes, please consult with NCS staff. Yes No American Asian Black Hawaiian or
Indian Pacific Islander
Gender *
Male Female Hispanic Other Prefer not to say White
ADDRESS (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Country* City*
USA
Address (Line 1) * Province/State/Region*
Address (Line 2 – Apt #) Postal Code/Zip*
OTHER (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY)
Primary Language* Other Email (FCPS/Other) *
Other Phone (Cell) * Preferred Center*
Select Preferred Center . . .
EMERGENCY CONTACT (Add as many as needed online)
First Name* Last Name*
Primary Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) * Secondary Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)
SCHOOL (Participants under the age of 18)
School (Type)* School Grade*
Public Private Parochial Home Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
School Name*
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
Are you currently a member of NCS? NCS Membership #:
Yes No
I have read and understand the participation approvals and agreements on the back of this form and by my
signature or entering my full name, do by agree to its terms.
PARTICIPANT SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________ Date __________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________________ Date __________________
(if participant is under 18 years of age)Approval & Agreements
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. Eligibility for Participation: Residents of Fairfax County and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church are cordially invited
to participate. This form will be readily available at the center the individual is attending.
2. Code of Conduct: All staff, volunteers, participants/members, caregivers, or other center users who may avail
themselves of the facilities and services offered by Neighborhood and Community Services Centers are expected to:
• Be responsive and sensitive to diversity amongst participants/members, staff, volunteers, and the community at
large.
• Engage with others respectfully in an environment free from harassment, intimidation and physical or sexual
assault.
• Respect all by committing to appropriate use of electronic devices and refraining from sexually and racially
explicit or harassing material or communication.
• Respect all by using polite language, sharing resources, and solving problems cooperatively and peacefully.
• Take care of property, keep communal space clean and conserve and protect community resources. Center users
will not engage in or tolerate vandalism or theft.
• Self-regulate to the best of one’s ability in a mature and responsible manner and conduct oneself in a way that is
safe, respectful and does not disrupt the ability of others to participate.
• Commit to an environment free from loitering, gambling, soliciting, and panhandling.
• Commit to an environment free of dangerous weapons, including bats, shields, poles, bricks, stones, rocks, pieces
of asphalt or concrete, knives, hatchets, axes, saws, slingshots, blackjacks, metal knuckles, mace, pepper spray,
metal buckles, chains, crowbars, hammers, clubs, bludgeons, or other items that may be used as a weapon.
• Comply with all restrictions on the possession, carrying and transportation of firearms, ammunition, and
components thereof in recreation and community centers and other areas where “no firearms” signs are posted.
• Commit to a drug free environment. The use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, alcohol or public intoxication and
the use illicit drugs are not permitted.
Center users in any capacity who do not respect the Code of Conduct may be asked to partake in a restorative
justice process. This process is based on center policies and participant/member needs, regardless of income,
age, gender, ethnicity, or race, and physical or mental ability, behavior, or lifestyle. Every attempt will be made
to allow other center users involved to be equal partners in this process. Depending on the severity of the
Code of Conduct violation and the restorative justice process, it can result in dismissal from the program.
3. Emergency Treatment: The center staff has permission, in the event of an emergency, at my expense to: (1) utilize the
most convenient rescue squad vehicle or ambulance to transport me to the nearest hospital; and (2) contact my
emergency contact.
4. COVID-19 Liability Waiver: I/parent, legal guardian, or caretaker acknowledge and understand that there are health
risks and dangers associated with the transmission of communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19. I
recognize that there may be an increased risk that I, my child(ren), and/or the adult for whom I am a caretaker will be
exposed to and contract such communicable diseases by virtue of their participation in Fairfax County Department of
Neighborhood & Community Services (NCS) programs. In consideration of the services to be rendered in connection
with NCS programs, I, for myself and the child(ren) or adult for whom I am parent, legal guardian, or caretaker fully
assume all of the risks associated with the participation of myself, my child(ren), or adult in the NCS programs,
including any and all risks of injury or illness. As such, I hereby agree to waive, release, defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless Fairfax County, and its current and former employees, servants, agents, directors, Board members,
departments, agencies, assigns and insurers, or all of them, from any and all liability, damages, and actions brought by
myself, by or on behalf of my child(ren)s, and/or by or on behalf of the adult for whom I am a caretaker, in connection
with their participation in NCS programs, including but not limited to damages related to exposure or transmission of
COVID-19 in connection with their participation in NCS programs.
We ask that you help us protect the health of all children, families, and staff. Please remain home if you or your child
is sick, or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, or if anyone in your household has any signs or symptoms of COVID-19, or if you or your child have been in close contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in last 14
days.
5. General Liability Waiver: In consideration of the services to be rendered in connection with NCS programs, I, for
myself and the child(ren) or adult for whom I am parent, legal guardian, or caretaker fully assume all of the risks
associated with the participation of myself, my child(ren), or adult in the NCS programs, including any and all risks of
injury or illness. As such, I hereby agree to waive, release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fairfax County, and its
current and former employees, servants, agents, directors, Board members, departments, agencies, assigns and
insurers, or all of them, from any and all liability, damages, and actions brought by myself, by or on behalf of my
child(ren)s, and/or by or on behalf of the adult for whom I am a caretaker, in connection with their participation in
NCS programs.
6. Transportation: I give permission to my child or myself (the participant) to ride provided transportation to/from the
center and on field trips.
To Opt out of the following sections a Signature is required. Please return Signed & Dated form to NCS.
7. Photograph: I give my permission for my child/myself to be photographed and/or videotaped by NCS, unless a
separate written request not to photograph is submitted to the Agency. I understand that the photograph/video will
be used to promote Fairfax County programs and activities. ☐ I do not give NCS permission to video or photograph
myself or my children.
8. Permission to Share Information: I give NCS permission to seek out and share information with other Fairfax County
Agencies, including Fairfax County Public Schools. This information would be used to provide a supportive
environment where I/my child can be better served. ☐ I do not give NCS permission to share my information with
other Fairfax County Agencies.
9. Confidentiality & FOIA: In accordance with the Virginia Privacy Protection Act of 1976, the requested information will
be used to coordinate activities of this agency. I understand some of the information contained in this form may be
released to persons who request such information in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act (VFOIA), VA. Code §22-3705. By requesting emails from Fairfax County, please know that your contact
information may be subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA). If you do not want Fairfax County to
release your address, email address and telephone number(s) to a FOIA request, please check the box below. Doing so
will authorize Fairfax County to protect this information. Other information you provide will be subject to VFOIA.
Please know that Fairfax County does not routinely release or distribute citizen contact information, but will do so only
if required by VFOIA.
☐ No, do not share my address, email address, and telephone number. ☐ Yes, share my address, email address, and telephone number.
Print Name Signature Date
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination in all county programs, services, and activities. To request reasonable accommodations or to receive this
information in an alternate format, call 703-324-4600, TTY 711.
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