Arlington Families

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Welcome to Arlington Families

We link parents and caregivers to resources for families in Arlington, Virginia. Find a playground, meet other parents in a workshop, learn about school options, discover something fun this weekend or connect to practical parenting ideas. Find info below by area of interest or by age. Contact us with suggestions or updates.

Topics

Food Assistance Resources

Housing and Shelter

Transportation

Health and Wellness

Health Insurance

Behavioral Health Services (substance use and mental health resources)

Developmental and Intellectual Disability Services

Preventing Abuse

Social-Emotional Wellness

 

Parenting Resources

Local

General Information

Transition to Adulthood

Things to do in Arlington and nearby

Parks and Recreation:

Family Programs and Events
– Parks in Arlington (searchable tool)
– Arlington Nature Centers
– Aquatics classes

Events at County Libraries:

– Story Times for Babies & Preschoolers
– Elementary Events
– Middle School Events
– High School Events
– Events for Families

Walk Arlington – Kids Walkabouts and Maps

4H Programs

YMCA Arlington

Therapeutic Recreation Office

Kid-friendly – These are local and regional resources for child-centered classes, play places and events (there may be a cost and Arlington County does not endorse private events).

Stay Arlington’s Kid Friendly To Do List

Red Tricycle – Local Things to Do With Kids

Child’s Age

Activities

Health & Safety

Services

Parenting Resources

Kids with Special Needs

Services

Parenting Resources

Learning

Health & Safety

Activities

Kids With Special Needs

Information and Resources

Parenting Classes and Workshops

Special Needs

Educational Resources

Health Information

Things to Do

Activities

Health & Safety

Parenting Resources

Learning

Special Needs

Educational Resources

Things to Do

Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Employment

Parenting Information and Classes

Healthy Dating Relationships and Staying Safe

Mental and Physical Health Services and Information

Substance Abuse and Staying Safe

Adolescent Development

Special Needs

Legal/Juvenile Justice Information and Support

Adolescent Development

Educational Resources

Volunteer Opportunities

Teen Employment

Healthy Dating Relationships and Staying Safe

Legal/Juvenile Justice Issues, Information and Support

Life After High School

Mental and Physical Health Services and Information

Parenting Information and Resources

Substance Abuse and Staying Safe

Special Needs

Things to Do

Disclaimer: Comments, postings, and links that appear on County-sponsored social media or digital media sites (or links within those comments or postings) do not reflect views or act as an endorsement by the County of specific viewpoints, policies, practices, or products.

Contact Us

Email: afen@arlingtonva.us

In Crisis/Need Help Now?

Worried your child may attempt suicide/self-harm? Not sure what to do? Call:

Arlington County Behavioral Health Crisis Services

Regional Crisis Call Center (988)
703-527-4077
Text: CONNECT to 85511
Chat with a crisis counselor online 24/7/365, click here.

National Hope Line 
1-800-SUICIDE

Darkness-to-Light Child Sexual Abuse Helpline
1-866-FOR-LIGHT

Into Safe Arms – prevent unsafe baby abandonment
(703) 752-5262

In a life-threatening emergency:
CALL 9-1-1

LGBT Help Lines

GLBT National Youth Talk Line:
1-800-246-PRIDE

Metro DC PFLAG HelpLine:
240-600-0884

Translifeline:
1-877-565-8860

LGBT National Hotline:
1-888-843-4564

LGBTQ Lifeline:
1-866-488-7386

Jed Foundation
Text “START” to 741-741
or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Teen Line:
1-800-TLC- Teen

SMYAL(Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League)
202-546-5940

Web Resources

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