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Calling Future Foster Parents!
Northern Virginia Family Service's next foster parent training starts September 12
Becoming a foster parent is a wonderful choice for many different people, and Northern Virginia Family Service recognizes its depth and importance by providing strong and caring support to its foster families. In addition to the initial three-session training, NVFS provides:
- Intensive training, certification and continuing education opportunities
- Careful child/parent matching
- Ongoing support and 24-hour help from professional social workers
- Help locating support services for the children and youth in our program
- Family activities and support groups
- Parents Only section of the website providing training and resources
Learn more at www.nvfs.org/fostercare.
The next training sessions are on September 12, 19 and 26 in Oakton, Virginia. For more information, or to register for training, please email Ginny Snaider, Program Supervisor, or call her at 571.748.2557
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Northern Virginia Family Service is the largest private, nonprofit human service organization in Northern Virginia, Each year, nearly 34,000 individuals and families turn to NVFS to find housing and emergency services, early childhood programs, health & mental health services, workforce development programs, legal assistance, anti-hunger programs, and intervention & prevention programs. NVFS is an innovator of efficient and comprehensive service methods, and has been recognized nationally for its effectiveness in creating sustained financial and social independence for its clients.
