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.

Join us on Monday March 16th for a webinar for families about the school discipline process. This session presents an ov...
03/11/2026

Join us on Monday March 16th for a webinar for families about the school discipline process. This session presents an overview of the discipline process in area school districts with a focus on the types of suspensions and more serious discipline that be imposed, appeal rights through school systems, what to do if suspensions are a frequent occurrence, how to prepare if there is a pending school system hearing, and the interplay between discipline and a student’s IEP or 504 Plan. Presenter Joan Proper represents clients in special education and general education matters in public school systems in Virginia.
🔗Register here: https://bit.ly/FFF-School-Discipline-Webinar

FFF is delighted to welcome Nely Dahlke as our spring human services intern from ODU! Nely is looking forward to connect...
03/11/2026

FFF is delighted to welcome Nely Dahlke as our spring human services intern from ODU! Nely is looking forward to connecting with the community, helping improve access to resources, and supporting families!

🚨Early Giving for Give Choose starts TODAY!! Give Choose is a day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Lo...
03/10/2026

🚨Early Giving for Give Choose starts TODAY!! Give Choose is a day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to benefit local nonprofits.

🌟FFF stands to win a cash prize if we get the most donations during early giving (March 10-March 23). Every donation (big or small) matters! Thank you for your support!

🔗Support FFF here: www.givechoose.org/nonprofits/FormedFamiliesForward

03/10/2026

🚨FFF is participating in Give Choose, a day of giving organized by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties to benefit local nonprofits serving our community.

Early Giving starts today! Give Choose takes place now through March 24 at 11:59 p.m. FFF stands to win a cash prize if we get the most donations during early giving (March 10-March 23). Every donation (big or small) matters! Thank you for your support!

🔗Support FFF here: www.givechoose.org/nonprofits/FormedFamiliesForward

TOMORROW is the next webinar in the parent resource webinar series hosted by FFF, Culpeper County Public Schools, and Fa...
03/09/2026

TOMORROW is the next webinar in the parent resource webinar series hosted by FFF, Culpeper County Public Schools, and Fauquier County Public Schools. This series is open to ALL. Join us at 5pm on Zoom for Critical Crossroads: Exploring the Intersection of Trauma and Disability. We hope to see you there!

🔗Register here: bit.ly/FFF-Critical-Crossroads-Webinar-26

Don't miss this event from our friends at PEATC: Join us for the "Building Communication and Advocacy Skills” Parent/Pro...
03/09/2026

Don't miss this event from our friends at PEATC: Join us for the "Building Communication and Advocacy Skills” Parent/Professional Training that will take place on March 12, 2026 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. Strong communication is the foundation of effective advocacy. Join us for this live Zoom webinar to learn about different communication styles, strategies for clear and respectful communication, and ways to navigate difficult or conflict-filled conversations. Participants will also explore practical tips for communicating effectively with professionals—such as school staff, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors, and Independent Living program staff—and for supporting people with disabilities in building strong self-advocacy skills.

🔗Link for training: https://tinyurl.com/yk76a389

Yesterday, FFF hosted a positive parenting class in Prince William. We are grateful for the generous support from Potoma...
03/08/2026

Yesterday, FFF hosted a positive parenting class in Prince William. We are grateful for the generous support from Potomac Health Foundation, which made this programming possible! And a big THANK YOU to all the families who attended!

Check out this fact sheet for tips and best practices about person-centered planning forstudents and young adults with d...
03/08/2026

Check out this fact sheet for tips and best practices about person-centered planning for
students and young adults with disabilities in foster, kinship, or adoptive families. Learn about common challenges and your role in supporting person-centered planning! Created via a collaboration with FFF and Parent Educational Advocacy and Training Center (PEATC)’s WAZE to Adulthood project.

🔗bit.ly/FFF-PEATC-WAZE-Person-Centered-Planning

Happy Family Friday! Head over to Lakeshore Learning to create some wacky mixes on Saturday, March 7th! At this event, k...
03/06/2026

Happy Family Friday! Head over to Lakeshore Learning to create some wacky mixes on Saturday, March 7th! At this event, kids create custom concoctions and learn how color, light and sparkle interact. This is a free, walk-in event held at the Alexandria location.

🚨TODAY is National Congress Call-In Day!! Formed Families Forward is sharing details of a National Call-In Day being org...
03/05/2026

🚨TODAY is National Congress Call-In Day!! Formed Families Forward is sharing details of a National Call-In Day being organized by disability groups across the country regarding a potential change in the federal administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

🔗For more info: https://formedfamiliesforward.org/march-5-idea-special-education-call-in-day/
🔗Suggested call-in script: bit.ly/CALL-FOR-IDEA
🔗Tips to help you prepare: bit.ly/IDEA-CALLING-TIPS

Thanks We're Good podcast, for highlighting FFF's work! It was great speaking with you.
03/04/2026

Thanks We're Good podcast, for highlighting FFF's work! It was great speaking with you.

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Fairfax, VA
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