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.

Reminder! Join Formed Families Forward, the Arlington Fatherhood Initiative, and WETA PBS KIDS for a FREE special screen...
02/17/2026

Reminder! Join Formed Families Forward, the Arlington Fatherhood Initiative, and WETA PBS KIDS for a FREE special screening of Phoebe & Jay, a new PBS Kids animated series for young children! Register below 👇

Families will enjoy:
🔍A hands-on literacy scavenger hunt!
🎨Fun crafts and activities!
🏆Exclusive Phoebe & Jay stickers and other prizes!
🍎Snacks and Refreshments!

đź•™Saturday, February 21 10-11am
đź“ŤWETA Headquarters: 3939 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA
đź”—Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/phoebe-jay-screening-tickets-1980129577871?aff=oddtdtcreator

REMINDER! FFF will be presenting and exhibiting at the upcoming Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by L...
02/17/2026

REMINDER! FFF will be presenting and exhibiting at the upcoming Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Student Services. The conference aims to provide resources and support for mental well-being, promoting awareness of mental health challenges and wellness strategies. Sessions cater to different age groups and are inclusive of all community members, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities or language needs. Attendees are encouraged to engage in the event’s transformative experience, fostering a culture of wellness, support, and understanding within the community. When registering for sessions, please review the audience level which will indicate sessions targeting: ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, or ALL LEVELS. We hope to see you there!

đź“… February 21, 2026, from 9am to 1pm
đź“ŤAddress: Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd SE., Leesburg, VA 20175
đź”—View schedule and register here: https://lcpsmhwc2026.sched.com/

From our friends at Omnium Circus: OMNIUM CIRCUS is a world renowned comprehensively inclusive and accessible circus com...
02/16/2026

From our friends at Omnium Circus: OMNIUM CIRCUS is a world renowned comprehensively inclusive and accessible circus company bringing excitement, thrills and joy to people of all ages as only a circus can! Step into a world of all things possible where we discover the power, the passion, and the perseverance of the human spirit within each one of us!

This year as an added bonus we have a free circus skills class for ticket holders that will be held at Imagination Stage in Bethesda the Friday before the show!

đź“ŤWarner Theatre: 513 13th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
📆Sunday, March 1st at 3pm
đź’˛Discount code: FFF26 (make sure to click the unlock button in Ticketmaster to apply the discount)
đź”— Get tickets here: https://www.livenation.com/event/16vfZbw1pG7noTO/omnium-circus-i-m-possible-ii

Formed Families Forward's Learning Your Way online courses are open now!! Learning Your Way's online learning course por...
02/15/2026

Formed Families Forward's Learning Your Way online courses are open now!! Learning Your Way's online learning course portal is FREE for parents, caregivers, youth and professionals. Participants enroll and can access courses on-demand, learning at their own pace. The courses include key content and activities on many critical topics. Certificates of completion are available!

đź”—Learn more and register at bit.ly/FFFLYWSpring26

Please note, from: June 30, 2026 - August 14, 2026 the site will close temporarily so that we can make updates to the content. You will regain access on August 15, 2026.

đź’™ Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at FFF! Wishing you a day full of love (and also lots of sweet treats)! đź’š
02/14/2026

đź’™ Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at FFF! Wishing you a day full of love (and also lots of sweet treats)! đź’š

Happy Family Friday! Tomorrow head to the National Portrait Gallery for a lively festival for all ages, filled with 250 ...
02/13/2026

Happy Family Friday! Tomorrow head to the National Portrait Gallery for a lively festival for all ages, filled with 250 years of art, history, and culture. Dance along with live performances and take guided tours through the galleries. Enjoy story times, games, and more! Participants can pose for photo booth pics, create art with friends and family, and take home a booklet. This free community celebration will highlight joyful moments and heroic stories that have shaped the nation.
📆Saturday, February 14
đź•š11:30am-4pm
đź“ŤNational Portrait Gallery: 800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
đź”—For more info and to reserve a spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/250th-festival-celebrating-our-story-tickets-1976588921673?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

02/12/2026

Spots are still open for Stronger Together Youth Life Skills and Peer Support session. Youth grades 6-9 are invited to join young adult facilitators for 8 weeks of learning on topics such as: conflict resolution, goal-setting, substance use, peer relationships, and more!

📆 Dates: Tuesday evenings through March 24
đź•› Time: 5:30-7pm
đź“Ť Location: FFF Office
🍕Dinner will be provided
đź”— Register at: bit.ly/ST-Life-Skills-Winter26

REMINDER: You are invited to register for a FREE two-day VIRTUAL summit: Strengthening School Supports for Kinship Careg...
02/12/2026

REMINDER: You are invited to register for a FREE two-day VIRTUAL summit: Strengthening School Supports for Kinship Caregivers and Grandfamilies. This event is sponsored by Regional Educational Laboratory Appalachia and will include experts and state and organizational leaders (including FFF's Kelly Henderson!) who will share research- and evidence-based strategies to support students living with kinship caregivers and in grandfamilies.

More than 2.5 million children across the United States live with kinship caregivers or grandparents. Many school systems are not positioned to meet the unique needs and dynamics of kinship caregivers and grandfamilies, which can impact students' academic achievement, attendance, and behavior.

District and school leaders and members of nonprofit and community organizations are invited to participate in a series of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions on topics such as the challenges that kinship caregivers and grandfamilies frequently face; family engagement, communication, and relationship-building; student attendance issues; and community partnerships.
đź”—Register at: https://events.zoomgov.com/ev/Anju7pM8S_soM_ZwNZmQxS6SPGIQCoFfyALnAwJzOH44qZh8JAj5~AoWbXYsVMllnR6YH0cYwn41dbQRiQwFPSd2F6joADIJ_DZC_TSyzEmxe7w

From our friends at Fairfax County Youth Move (FCYM) & JSSA Training Institute: CE Training for Mental Health Profession...
02/12/2026

From our friends at Fairfax County Youth Move (FCYM) & JSSA Training Institute: CE Training for Mental Health Professionals!

Join us for the next installment of the FCYM & JSSA Training Institute's Being In-Between Panel Series held online on Tuesday, February 17th, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST.

"Beyond Buzzwords: A Youth and Young Adult Panel on Race and Mental Health" will be a space for BIPOC Transitional Aged Youth to share their perspective and experiences seeking and receiving mental health care.

Tiffany Haynes, JSSA’s Northern Virginia Director of Clinical Services, will provide a brief presentation at the beginning of the panel to contextualize the conversation.

Individuals who attend the entire presentation will receive two CEU credits.

đź”—Register here: https://jssa.jotform.com/260066737478164

REMINDER: FFF will be presenting and exhibiting at the upcoming Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by L...
02/11/2026

REMINDER: FFF will be presenting and exhibiting at the upcoming Annual Mental Health and Wellness Conference hosted by Loudoun County Public Schools Department of Student Services. The conference aims to provide resources and support for mental well-being, promoting awareness of mental health challenges and wellness strategies. Sessions cater to different age groups and are inclusive of all community members, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities or language needs. Attendees are encouraged to engage in the event’s transformative experience, fostering a culture of wellness, support, and understanding within the community. When registering for sessions, please review the audience level which will indicate sessions targeting: ELEMENTARY, SECONDARY, or ALL LEVELS. We hope to see you there!

đź“… February 21, 2026, from 9am to 1pm
đź“ŤAddress: Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mill Rd SE., Leesburg, VA 20175
đź”—View schedule and register here: https://lcpsmhwc2026.sched.com/

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10304 Eaton Place , Suite 100
Fairfax, VA
22030

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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