Building Strong Families from the Start
The early years of parenting can be both joyful and overwhelming — especially when families face financial strain, limited access to healthcare or child care, or inconsistent support.
Healthy Families Fairfax helps new parents build strong beginnings and a foundation for lasting success. Through compassionate, in-home visits, this program helps families nurture their children’s growth while connecting them to healthcare, education, and employment resources that foster long-term stability and confidence.
How Healthy Families Fairfax Supports Our Community
Personalized Home Visits
Our trained family support specialists visit parents in their homes, offering education on child development, safety, and bonding. These visits create a trusted space where parents can ask questions, build confidence, and feel supported through every stage of early childhood.
Health & Wellness Resources
Education & Parenting Support
Our team provides individualized guidance on positive parenting, early learning activities, and developmental milestones. Families also gain access to group workshops and community connections that foster lasting support networks.
Employment & Family Resources
Healthy Families Fairfax helps parents prepare for long-term success by connecting them to local resources, such as childcare, job training programs, and transportation assistance, so the whole family can grow together.
Where You Can Find Support
Healthy Families Fairfax operates across Fairfax County, serving expectant parents and families with newborns.
Main office
- 703.704.6794
- 8350 Richmond Highway, Suite 527 Alexandria, VA 22309
- [email protected]
Our team will guide you through a simple intake process to match you with the right services and support.
“I would recommend to everyone that the ELC is not just the normal childcare center, it is a place where they see the children as their own. A place where no child is treated differently because of skin color or economic status.”
-S. Arias
How You Can Help
You can make a lasting difference in the lives of new parents and children by:
- Donating to sustain early intervention and education programs
- Volunteering with community events and family support initiatives
- Partnering with local healthcare providers or organizations to reach more families
FAQs
Supporting Students & Families
Healthy Families Fairfax supports expectant parents and families with newborns who live in Fairfax County. Services are voluntary and tailored to each family’s needs.
Frequency depends on each family’s goals and stage of development. Visits may occur weekly at first, then gradually reduce as parents gain confidence.
No. All services provided through Healthy Families Fairfax are free and confidential.
Our holistic approach connects families not only to parenting education but also to healthcare, employment, and other family resources that strengthen long-term stability.
Absolutely. We welcome employer and community partnerships that expand training, job placement, and resource access for participating families.
Growing Stronger Families, Together
When new parents have healthy, consistent support, their children — and our communities — flourish.
Your involvement helps ensure every family in Fairfax County has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive from the very beginning.
