Children and Family Community Resources

Please be aware that these resources are being provided for informational purposes only, and are not an endorsement of any service or program. Inova does not guarantee availability of resources or your qualification for any of these programs. Please contact the program directly to see if you are eligible for their program and resources. Food Resources Housing & Legal Medical / Dental / Mental Health Special Education & Special Needs Food Resources - Virginia No Kid Hungry Services: Online resource for state of Virginia. Also, has a texting line as well. Process: Text number. Send Address. Connects you with free meals for kids nearby. Contact Information: Text 'Food' to 877-877                                      Text 'Comida' to 877-877 Summer Food Service Program Services: Provides meals to children during summer months. Specific sites apply for funding through the USDA Process: Text number. Send Address. Connects you with free meals for kids nearby. Or review online interactive map. Contact Information: Text 'Summer Meals' to 97779 or Call 1-866-348-6479 Capital Area Food Bank Services: Works with Non-profits in the region Process: Use their website or phone line to find local food banks near you. COVID-19 Response Contact Information: Hunger Lifeline- 202-644-9807 Phone - 571-482-4770 Address - 6833 Hill Park Drive Lorton, VA 22079 Food and Friends Services: Provides grocery delivery, nutrition counseling, and home delivered meals to patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other serious illnesses. Process: To be eligible for service, a person must have a qualifying primary illness, compromised nutritional status and a limited ability to prepare his/her own meals due to factors such as disability, illness, or medical treatment. Contact Information:  Contact Adam Manning, MSW at 202-269-6825 or amanning@foodandfriends.org Food Resources - Arlington County Arlington Health Department Services: Other: Immunizations, Family Planning Maternity Clinic, Dental, Teen Health, Tuberculosis/Chest Clinic, HIV/STI and ADAP, Refugee Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Process: Call Food Assistance number. Will connect you with nearby resources. Also, has map of local resources. Need to live in Arlington. Depends on the service. Hours: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m–-5 p.m. (Closed Sunday) Contact Information: Food Assistance- 703-228-1300 Arlington Food Assistance Center Services: Free weekly groceries to Arlington residents Process: Arlington Residents, one time without referral. Need photo ID and proof of address. Need referral from Department of Human Services Community Assistance Bureau (Call: 703-228-1300). Referral lasts 3 months but can be renewed. Bring reusable grocery bags and masks to wear. Elderly and chronically ill can call 703-228-1700 for home delivery. Hours: Mon.– Fri. 9:30 a.m–2 p.m. Contact Information: 703-845-8486 Address: 2708 S. Nelson St Arlington, VA 22206 Arlington Public Schools APS Food and Nutrition Services website Services: Free grab-n-go meals (lunch and breakfast) Process: All children 2–18 Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Contact Information: Barcroft Elementary School Barrett Elementary School Campbell Elementary School Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School Glebe Elementary School Kenmore Middle School Randolph Elementary School Hoffman-Boston Elementary School Key Elementary School Food Resources - Fairfax County Food For Others Services: Emergency Food Assistance. 3-5 days worth of food up to 6x a year. Also, have monthly program based on income guidelines. Process: Need referral for emergency program.  Specific form to fill out. Will give food 1x without referral  Monthly program- bring ID and proof of current address. Hours: Fairfax- 9:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. Phone: 703-207-9173 Address: 2938 Prosperity Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031; Neighborhood Sites Fairfax County Public Schools Services: All FCPS students and other county children under the age of 18.  Adults may pay $2 for meals as well. Process: Free grab and go breakfast and lunch. Curbside meal pick up in designated areas or walk ups Hours: Pickup 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. at schools; Pop-up sites also throughout Fairfax county. Housing Arlington Health Department Location(s): Arlington Services: Immunizations, Family Planning Maternity Clinic, Dental, Teen Health, Tuberculosis/Chest Clinic, HIV/STI and ADAP, Refugee Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Contact Information: Food Assistance - 703-228-3765 Fairfax County Human Services Resource Guide Location(s): Online; resources all located in Fairfax County Services: Information on various resources in Fairfax County including food services, housing, financial aid, medical services, domestic violence, shelters, employment, clothing, transportation, and veterans services. Contact Information: 703-222-0880 Cornerstones Location(s): Northwestern Fairfax County Services: Provides support and advocacy for those in need of food, shelter, affordable housing, quality childcare, and other human services Contact Information: 571-323-1400 Coordinated Services Planning - Fairfax County Location(s): Fairfax Services: Call center staffed by professional specialists. Identify needs and link to resources. Emergency food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, employment, financial assistance and more. Contact Information: 703-222-0880 Legal Legal KIND (Kids in Need of Defense) Location(s): Falls Church Services: National organization with branch in Northern VA offering pro bono legal services to unaccompanied minors. Legal Services of Northern Virginia Location(s): Fairfax Services: Largest legal aid organization in Northern Virginia. Law types: consumer; elder; family; human trafficking; housing. Public benefits; child advocacy and education; veterans. Catholic Charities: Arlington Services: Immigration legal services HIAS: Silver Spring, MD Services: HIAS works around the world to protect refugees who have been forced to flee their homelands because of who they are, including ethnic, religious, and sexual minorities. The George Washington University Law School Immigration Clinic: Washington, DC Services: Students represent clients from around the world on immigration law matters. Georgetown University Law Center: Washington, DC 202-662-9565 Services: Immigration legal services Ayuda: Fairfax Services: Ayuda provides legal, social, and language services to help low-income immigrants in our neighborhoods access justice and transform their lives. Northern Virginia Family Service: Falls Church Services: Immigration legal services Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coaliltion: Washington, DC Detained Children: Email children@caircoalition.org Detained Adults: Email adults@caircoalition.org Services: Legal services for detained adults and children in the states of DC, Maryland and Virginia American Academy of Pediatricians Immigrant Child Health Toolkit: Washington, DC metropolitan area Services: List legal and health resources for immigrants Just Neighbors: United Methodist Church - Arlington & Herndon Services: Immigration legal services Legal Aid Justice Center Services: Immigrant advocacy Virginia Poverty Law Center Services: Legal aid and advocacy Medical Care Arlington Dept. of Human Services Location(s): Arlington Services: Immunizations, Family Planning Maternity Clinic, Dental, Teen Health, Tuberculosis/Chest Clinic, HIV/STI and ADAP, Refugee Services, Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Eligibility: Need to live in Arlington. Depends on the service. Fairfax County Health Department Location(s): Annandale, Reston, Fairfax, Alexandria, and Springfield Services: Pregnancy Testing, TB Testing (Chest x-ray if required), Refugee Health Screening, International Travel, Maternity Services, WIC (Women, Infants and Children), Immunizations, HIV Testing, STD Testing, Child Dental, and Speech and Hearing. Eligibility: Fees and eligibility for services vary by program. See all Fairfax health department locations Inova Cares Clinic for Children Location(s): Falls Church Services: Provides primary pediatric care for children. Services include well-child care, immunizations, and sick care for newborns up to 21 years of age. The clinic also provides annual physicals for school and sports activities. Eligibility: Low income families with incomes up to 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Cost: Based on insurance. Takes medicaid patients. Charity fund available. Contact Information: 703-531-3100 6400 Arlington Blvd #210 Falls Church, VA 22042 Arlington Pediatric Center Location(s): Arlington Services: Acute care, case management, lab and radiology testing, preventive & well-child care, referrals to specialists, chronic disease management, limited mental health care. Eligibility: Arlington County resident, less than 19 years of age, family income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level with no health insurance. Medicaid and FAMIS accepted. Medical Care for Children Partnership Location(s): Fairfax County Services: For children up to age 19. Primary medical care including care of acute and chronic diseases, check-ups, vaccinations, flu shots, laboratory services, x-ray services, eye exams, specialty care and prescriptions. Limited dental services are also available. Eligibility: Must live in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, or the City of Falls Church. Children up to age 19 with no family access to affordable health care through a parent’s employer or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. Has a family income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. Pediatric Primary Care Project Location(s): Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park Services: For Children under the age of 18 only. Primary medical care including care of acute and chronic diseases, check-ups, vaccinations, flu shots, laboratory services, x-ray services, eye exams, specialty care and prescriptions. Limited dental services are also available. Eligibility: Must live in Prince William County, Manassas City or Manassas Park. Serves uninsured children under the age of 18; not eligible for Medicaid/FAMIS or other health insurance product. Has a family income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Pregnant girls are not eligible for the program. Contact Information: 703-244-7310 Northern Virginia Family Service Location(s): Manassas Services: Provides uninsured low-income individuals reduced rate dental services. Legal aid for immigrants, refugees, and those seeking asylum. Eligibility: Uninsured low-income residents of Prince William County. Adults and children. Income below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Contact Information: 703-244-7310 HealthWorks for Northern Virginia Location(s): Leesburg and Herndon Services: Comprehensive family practice, sick visits, screenings, chronic disease management, dental care, well-child care, school physicals, pap smears, prescription assistance, case management, mental health counseling, specialty care, and dental referrals. Eligibility: Insured and uninsured patients accepted. All ages. Sliding scale fee. No residency requirement. Neighborhood Health Location(s): Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax Counties Services: Comprehensive family, pediatric, dental and behavioral healthcare Eligibility: For low-income patients with high copays or deductibles or without insurance, we offer a discounted sliding fee scale. We accept Medicaid. And we help patients our obtain low cost medications and other resources. Northern Virginia Family Services Multicultural Center Location(s): Falls Church, Arlington Services: NVFS’ Multicultural Center provides a wide range of mental health and case management services, particularly for individuals and families new to the U.S., with locations in Falls Church and Arlington from which clients can quickly become integrated into their new community. Dental Care Northern Virginia Dental Clinic (NVDC) Location(s): 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 450, Fairfax, VA 22031 2 Pidgeon Hill Drive, Suite 230, Sterling, VA 20165 Services: The NVDC accepts only those individuals deemed eligible through an established network of referring social services agencies. For eligibility call: Northern Virginia Family Services at 571-748-2593, or 703-820-7170, or 703-323-9095. Restorative Dental Clinic of Northern Virginia Community College Location(s): 6699 Springfield Center Dr. Springfield, VA 22150 Services: Ages 13 and above. Full Service Dental Care at a reduced rate, based on sliding scale. Contact: 703-822-6607 Howard University School of Dentistry Location(s): 600 W Street NW Washington, 20001 Services: New patient call 202-806-0008 Contact: 202-806-0007 Neighborhood Health Location(s): Alexandria –  * 4480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302  (703-535-5568)  * 2 East Glebe Road, Alexandria, VA 22305 (703-535-5568)  * 6677 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306  (703-535-5568) Annandale –  * 7501 Little River Turnpike, Suite G4, Annandale, VA 22003 (571-384-7622) Arlington –  * 2100 Washington Blvd, 3rd Floor, Arlington, VA 22204 (703-535-5568) Services: Board certified Dentists and Hygienists that treat adults and children. Services include cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions. Also provide referrals for those dental patients needing more specialized dental care. Accept Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial Dental Insurance, and Sliding Fee Discounts based on Family Income. Note: Alexandria Location-2 East Glebe Road only provides dental screening for children.   HealthWorks for Northern Virginia Location(s): 163 Fort Evans Road, Suite 160, Leesburg, VA 20176 Services: Provides full service dental care for adults and children. Accept Medicaid, Commercial Dental Insurance, and Sliding Fee Discounts based on Family Income. Contact: 703-443-2000 Smiles Change Lives Services: Provide braces and serves children from 10-18 yrs. old. Contact: 888-900-3554 Smiles for Children Dental Quest Services: Provides coverage for Medicaid, FAMIS and FAMIS Plus children. Also provides coverage for limited medically necessary oral surgery services for adults (age 21 and older). Contact: 888-912-3456 Virginia Dental Association Foundation: Donated Dental Services Services: Provides coverage for Medicaid, FAMIS and FAMIS Plus children. Also provides coverage for limited medically necessary oral surgery services for adults (age 21 and older). Mental Health Care Merrifield CSB Location(s): Fairfax     Services: Children, youth and family counseling, mental health services, developmental disability programs, substance abuse programs     Eligibility: Uninsured patients accepted on income based sliding scale         Contact: 703-383-8500  Multicultural Clinical Center Location(s): Springfield, Sterling     Services: Children, youth and family counseling, mental health, substance abuse and developmental / ABA services     Eligibility: AHP, Famis, Medicaid  Contact: (703) 354-0000   Healthy Minds Fairfax Location(s): Fairfax County     Services: Coordinates mental health and substance abuse services for children and youth in the Fairfax-Falls Church community across multiple Fairfax County agencies, the Fairfax County Public Schools System and private treatment providers. National Counselling Group Location(s): Annandale, Manassas Services: Community-based health services provider, including tutoring, child and family services, outpatient services, mental health crisis services, and more. Medical Society of Virginia Location(s): Online Services: Information on mental health resources. VMAP - Virginia Mental Health Access Program Services: VMAP supports PCPs via mental health training, a psychiatry consult line, telepsych and regional care coordination. In process of phased roll-out by region.  SCAN of Northern Virginia Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Child abuse and neglect prevention. Family programs. Support. Education. Parent Resource Center. Child Advocacy. Special Education Virginia Department of Education: Special Education Location(s): Statewide Services: A Parents Guide to Special Education. Special education training and resources. Fairfax County Public Schools Parent Resource Center Location(s): Provides support to Fairfax County Public School parents and staff concerning special education questions. Provides information, consultation and referral services by phone, email or in person. Eligibility: Resident of Fairfax County Cost: None Arlington Public Schools Special Education Parent Resource Location(s): Arlington County Services: Provides support to families of children with special needs Eligibility: Child attends Arlington County Public Schools Cost: No fee except for small meals/supplies fee for Super Sibs club session. Frederick County Public Schools Parent Resource Center Location(s): Frederick County Services: Provides support to parents of children, age 2–22 years, who attend Frederick County Public Schools and have an IEP. Eligibility: Child attend Frederick County Public Schools Cost: No fee charged, with the exception of a small meals/supplies fee for Super Sibs club session Special Needs - Family Support Inova Care Connection for Children Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Professional case managers help families connect with medical and community resources. Family support. Special education information. Information line for anyone looking for resources for children with special health care needs. Committed to help children reach their optimal health and quality of life. Eligibility: Residents of Virginia under 21 with a long-term physical disability or condition. Live in the counties and cities of Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Spotsylvania or Stafford. Cost: Free Contact: 703-698-2450 CareConnectionforChildrenNoVa@inova.org The Arc of Loudoun Locations: Leesburg Services: Provides support to individuals of all ages with a developmental and/or cognitive disability. Also provides support to the family members/caregivers. Cost: Fees for direct advocacy services (i.e. attending IEP meeting with a family) Access Ministry Location(s): Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Montgomery counties; Washington, DC. Services: Provides support to individuals (2 years through adulthood) who have a disability and their families. Respite. Teen/adult Friendship Club. Adults with Disabilities Day. Cost: Some fees, but scholarships are available. The Arc of Northern Virginia Location(s): Falls Church Services: Provides support to individuals of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families in Northern Virginia. Cost: Not specified The Arc of Prince William Locations: Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park Services: Provides support to children and adults (ages birth and up) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and related conditions and their families. Cost: Vary according to program Infant and Toddler Connection of Fairfax-Falls Church Location(s): Fairfax Services: Provides evaluations and early intervention services for infants and toddlers (up to age three) who have a developmental delay or a diagnosis that may lead to developmental delays. Eligibility: To be eligible for services infants/toddlers must have one or more of the following: a 25% or greater delay in at least one developmental area; have a condition that has a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay; and/or have demonstrated atypical development. Cost: Insurance; Sliding Scale KEEN Greater DC Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Provides social and recreational events for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities ages 5-25. Programs run from September through June. Cost: Free Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC) Location(s): Springfield Services: Provides support to families and professionals of children ages 0-26 with special needs. Work with families, schools and communities to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. Cost: No fee charged Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics Location(s): National Services: Provides nationwide support to individuals of all ages and their families living with asthma, allergies, food allergies and related conditions.Also provides support to medical care providers serving these individuals and their families. Cost: Services and access to online resources are free. $35 membership fee includes the newsletter, quarterly magazine and email alerts. Parent to Parent Virginia Location(s):Statewide Services: 1:1 support to parents of children with disabilities. Unbiased information on health and education options. Help accessing resources. The staff of Parent to Parent of Virginia have family members with disabilities. They understand the day-to-day struggles for parents and grandparents. Eligibility: A child between the ages of 0-22 with a disability. Cost: None Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Provides support to individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Support is offered to individuals of any age including pre-born. The mission of this organization is to ensure that all individuals with Down syndrome and their families receive the support necessary to participate in, contribute to, and achieve fulfillment of life in their community. Eligibility: A child with Down Syndrome Cost: No membership fees but some educational workshops have nominal fees involved. All other services and support are free of charge. Celebrate Calm! Location(s): National with a focus on Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC Services: Provides support to parents and educators of children ages 2-22 affected by ADD, ADHD, Asperger's, Sensory Integration Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder. Children do not have to be diagnosed, but usually suffer from symptoms of inattention, lack of focus, misbehavior, oppositional behavior, anxiety, or difficulty with social skills. Workshops, newsletters and other resources take a positive, proactive approach to finding solutions that meet the internal needs of the child. Cost: Parent workshops hosted by schools, PTAs and area churches are free and open to the community, with no need to register. National Alliance on Mental Illness-Northern Virginia Location(s): Counties of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun; cities of Fairfax, Alexandria and Falls Church Services: Provides support, information and resources to individuals with mental health needs and their families. Serves adults with mental health needs, parents of youth of all ages with mental health needs and young with mental health needs ages 12-18. Cost: No fee Parents of Autistic Children of Northern Virginia https://poac-nova.org Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Provides support to families of children with autism and professionals working with children with autism in Northern Virginia. Cost: $5 membership. Families of children with autism are voting members. Service providers of children with autism are associate members. Rebuild Families https://braininjurysvcs.org Location(s): Northern Virginia Services: Provides support to parents of children with acquired brain injury. This is the support group of Brain Injury Services. Support group meets quarterly at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Cost: There is no cost to attend the Rebuild Families support group. Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Washington https://tourette.org/chapter/mid-atl/ Location(s): DMV Services: Serves the needs of families and individuals of all ages living with Tourette Syndrome and the professionals who serve them. Cost: Annual membership contribution of $50 requested, but will accept any amount or waive entirely. Virginia Association for Children with Visual Impairments (VAAPVI) http://www.vaapvi.org Location(s): Statewide Services: Provides support to families, caregivers and professionals caring for or working with children, birth through age 21, that are blind or visually impaired or suspected of having a visual impairment. We are the Virginia affiliate of NAPVI. Virginia Smiles http://www.virginia-smiles.org Location(s): Statewide Services: Provides support to families of children born with a cleft in Virginia, with a large concentration of families in Northern Virginia. Eligibility: Resident of Virginia Cost: None National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome-Virginia https://www.nofas.org/state-resources-for-virginia/ Location(s): Virginia Services: Provides support to families and individuals (adults and teens) living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. NOFAS-VA is a non-profit organization and an affiliate of the National Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Members have access to NOFAS materials and all the support services they offer. NOFAS-VA looks forward to reaching out to help families in need, and to aid in the prevention of this 100% preventable spectrum of disorders. Cost: None Spina Bifida Association https://www.spinabifidaassociation.org/chapter/spina-bifida-association-of-the-midatlantic-region/about/ Location(s):DMV Services: Provides support to adults and children with Spina Bifida (and related disorders) and their families, ages birth and up. Cost: There is a fee for the national organization which is waived if families cannot afford it. Voluntary donations are welcome. Fort Belvoir Exceptional Family Member Program https://www.fbch.capmed.mil/patients/efmp.aspx Location(s): Fort Belvoir and surrounding areas Services: Provides support to military or DOD ID card holding military families who have a family member with a special education or medical need at Fort Belvoir and the surrounding area Eligibility: Family must have a military or DOD ID cardholder. Brain Injury Association of Virginia https://www.biav.net Location(s): Richmond, VA Services: The Brain Injury Association of Virginia is the primary source of information and personal support for thousands of individuals, families, and professionals living in Virginia whose lives have been touched by a life-altering, often devastating brain injury. Virginia Korean American Disabled Peoples Association http://vakadpa.org Services: KADPA especially seeks to serve Korean families with disabled children by helping these families to overcome language and informational barriers. SCAN of Northern Virginia https://www.scanva.org Location(s): Alexandria Services: Parenting education. Family programs. Parent resource center. Child advocacy. Vision is a community where every child has the opportunity to grow up in a safe, stable, nurturing family, with the support needed to thrive. Kids Health Diseases and Conditions https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/medical Location(s):Online Services: Information about a plethora of diseases and conditions in children for parents. Eligibility: Open to anyone online Cost: None NICU Family and Patient Education Products http://nann.org/education/educational-products/family-patient-education-products Location(s): Online ServicesL Resource database for NICU parents and families Eligibility:Open to anyone online Cost: None Kids with Diabetes Resources https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/kids-with-diabetes-resources/ Location(s): Online Services: Resource database for parents and families who have a child with diabetes Eligibility: Open to anyone online Cost: None Cancer Care Children’s Resources https://www.cancercare.org/tagged/children Location(s): Online Services: Resource database for parents and families who have a child with cancer. Eligibility: Open to anyone online. Cost: None CDC Info on Diseases and Conditions for children https://www.cdc.gov/parents/children/diseases_conditions.html Location(s): Online Services: Variety of info on a variety of diseases and conditions from things like lice and the flu, to ADHD and autism, to things like cancer and diabetes. Eligibility: Open to anyone online, specifically aimed at children between the ages of 4-11. Cost: None Healthy Children https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/Pages/default.aspx Location(s): Online Services: Health information, articles, and resources for parents. Broken into categories ranging from prenatal to young adult. Eligibility: Open to anyone online. Cost: None Cove Point Foundation Congenital Heart Disease Information Page http://www.pted.org/?id=list Location(s): Online Services: Information on heart anatomy and anolomiles, test and procedures, catheterization interventions, treatment and surgical procedures, nutrition and health issues, and adult congenital heart disease. Eligibility: Open to anyone online Cost: None Joslin Diabetes Center https://www.joslin.org/patient-care/pediatric-care Location(s): Online Services: Information on diabetes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults Eligibility: Open to anyone online. Cost: None Rare Kids Network www.rarekidsnetwork.org Location(s):Northern Virginia Services: Support Services. Funding for unexpected and urgent services. Educational Support. Connect with resources. Eligbility: Up to 22 years old with a rare illness listed in the OMIM database. Family income limited. Case worker or MD Referral preferred. Cost: None Other Resources Northern Virginia Family Services SERVE campus https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/homelessness-housing/serve-campus/ Locations: Manassas Services: Early childhood education, health access, food assistance, shelter and housing assistance. Eligibility: Must be able to provide proof of residency in Prince William County, City of Manassas or City of Manassas Park. Healthy Families https://www.nvfs.org/our-services/early-childhood-development/healthy-families/ Location(s): Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, and Prince William County Services: NVFS Healthy Families, affiliated with Healthy Families America, provides the tools, guidance and support that families need to build a healthy, successful life. The program provides free services in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William counties and the city of Alexandria to promote healthy child development, and to prevent child abuse and neglect, for families with children pre-birth to age 3 or 4 (depending on jurisdiction). Northern Virginia Area Health Education Center Location(s): Fairfax Services: The mission of NVAHEC at Mason is to improve health care access and quality across Northern Virginia. The Center’s primary priorities are to: (1) increase diversity among health professions and (2) support multi-disciplinary/multi-professional training for practicing professionals and students in health career preparation academic programs. The Center is a resource to assist individuals interested in health careers and the preparation for admission and program completion. Healthy Futures, Bright Futures Videos https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brightfutures/default.html Location(s): Online Services: Can be viewed by age and life stage, theme, or health visit and cover all major Bright Future topics. For example, families can find videos on early childhood toilet training, sleep routines, and promoting good mental health in adolescence. The Healthy Futures, Bright Futures videos were produced in partnership by Bright Futures and the Virginia Department of Health. Eligibility: Open to anyone online Cost: None Health Finder Health Topics A to Z https://health.gov/myhealthfinder Location(s): Online Services: Helpful information on different topics Virginia Chapter of American Academy of Pediatrics http://www.virginiapediatrics.org/immigrationuninsured/ Location(s): Online Services: Information on medical homes for uninsured children Beginning Steps https://www.inova.org/our-services/womens-services/maternity-services/locations/inova-womens-hospital/resources/steps Location(s): Online Services: First time parents who need assistance with parenting skills, child development and community resources (WIC, mental health, immunizations, childcare, housing, insuranc, ESL) Eligibility: First time parents giving birth at Inova Women's Hospital Brithing Center. If eligible are visited in the hospital by program representative. Cost: Free Contact: Inova Women's Hospital Case Management Department. Partners with several community-based organizations. DC Health Matters Connects https://dchealthmattersconnect.auntbertha.com Location(s): DMV, Online Services: Creates a list of nearby online resources based on your zip code. Food, housing, transportation, health, work, education, legal services. Eligibility: Based on geographical location. Cost: Free Advocacy Ashoka United States: Emerging Insights 2019