Child & Family Services

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Children’s Behavioral Health Bureau

We work with children and adolescents who experience stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, feelings of hopelessness, and other behavioral and emotional challenges.

Child Welfare

Child Welfare services keep children, families, and caregivers safe, and support families to become stronger.

Child Care

Find child care in Arlington County or learn how to open and operate your own child care center or family day care home.

Prevention

The Parenting Toolkit, Community Corner, Youth, Mental Health Promotion, Substance Use Prevention, Suicide Prevention

Arlington Families

Helpful links and programs for parents and caregivers. Find resources based on need or age group.

A System of Care is a range of effective, community-based services and supports for children with or at risk for mental health or other challenges to help them to function better in home, school, and the community and throughout life.

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Contact Us

Child and Family Services Division
2100 Washington Blvd. – 3rd Floor
Arlington, VA 22204
Map, Directions, Transit Information

Main Number: 703-228-1550
TTY: 703-228-1598

Child Protective Services: 703-228-1500
Foster Care/Adoption: 703-228-1550
Child Care Office: 703-228-1685
Parent Education: 703-228-1550
Behavioral Health: 703-228-1560

Hours: Vary by program