Arlington County Department of Human Services

Did you know that Arlington is developing a County-wide plan to improve the well-being of children and youth? Please share your feedback on the draft vision statement that will help guide the plan by March 6!
https://publicinput.com/g05440
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Flyer that reiterates the title, theme, date, and ways to participate for the 2026 Community Engagement Forum on Aging. The flyer includes a graphic of icons for a person in a wheelchair, a person walking with a mobility device, a car, and a bus.

Join an interactive discussion on what matters most to older adults. The 2026 Community Engagement Forum on Aging: Your Journey Matters will focus on safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. Connect in person or virtually — register to attend!
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NVFS is hosting a Community Application Assistance Event on Fri., Feb. 13 in our facilities at 2100 Washington Blvd. Early Head Start/Head Start staff will be there to help with applications, collect required supporting documents, and answer questions.
Learn more: buff.ly/g1Yw3TQ

Metro advisory: "Which stations will be impacted and on what dates?" Crystal City 2nd Entrance Project closures: Feb@14-16, Feb@21-22, Feb@28-March@1 Crystal City only; March@7-8 Crystal City, DCA, Potomac Yard. Break for cherry blossom season.

Station closures to support Arlington County's Crystal City project begin Feb 14.

Crystal City will close 10 weekends Feb-June with additional closures at National Airport & Potomac Yard on three weekends. Follow our new hashtag #CrystalCityProject for the latest.

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#ArlingtonDHS hosted a Cozy Drive for PathForward! The team collected cozy, winter items and toured their facility to learn more about their work supporting people in need of extra care during the winter months. Thanks to Yordi, Gelareh, Iris, and Delbria! #path4va

Stay home, stay cozy, and stay engaged! No one knows Arlington County quite like you do, so make sure your thoughts and ideas are heard by weighing in at publicinput.com/FY2027 today!

Graphic displaying Arlington County, Virginia's operating status, with snowflakes in the background.

Due to inclement weather, Arlington County Government facilities will open & judicial court proceedings will begin at 10AM on Wed., Jan. 28, 2026, unless otherwise stated. Libraries will open at 12PM. County facilities will close at 6PM. Visit arlingtonva.us/operating-status for details.

Graphic displaying Arlington County, Virginia's operating status, with snowflakes in the background.

County Operating Status - VIRTUAL: Due to inclement weather, Arlington County Government will shift to virtual operations on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Programs and judicial court proceedings are canceled. All County facilities are closed. Visit arlingtonva.us/operating-status for details.

Arlington County Operating Status - VIRTUAL: Due to inclement weather, Arlington County Government will shift to virtual operations on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. Programs and judicial court proceedings are canceled. All County facilities are closed. Visit arlingtonva.us/operating-status for details.

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Tip 6: There is no personal income tax in Florida. #ArlWX arlingtonva.us/winter

ART bus in snow

ICYMI: All ART and STAR transit service is suspended today. www.arlingtontransit.com/riding-art/s...

Illustration of a school lunch tray featuring a sandwich, carrot sticks, watermelon slices, a carton of milk, and utensils against a yellow background.

APS to provide free grab-and-go meals ahead of winter storm.

📆 Tomorrow, Fri, Jan. 23
⏰ 3 – 5 p.m.
📍 Thomas Jefferson Community Center, Door 12 (3501 2nd St. S.)

More ➡️ https://www.apsva.us/post/aps-to-provide-free-grab-and-go-meals-for-students-ahead-of-winter-storm/
#OneTeamOneAPS #APSisAwesome

Vacúnate – Hazte la prueba – Infórmate con la división de Salud Pública de Arlington.
Para más información o para programar su cita, llámenos al 703-228-7444.

Get Vaccinated – Get Screened – Get Informed with Arlington Public Health. For more information or to make an appointment, call 703-228-7444.
#CervicalCancerAwareness #EndCervicalCancer #CHAM #ArlingtonVA #ArlingtonPublicHealth

#CervicalCancerAwareness #EndCervicalCancer #CHAM #ArlingtonVA #ArlingtonPublicHealth

Recomendaciones de la Dra. Deidra D. Parrish, Directora de Salud Pública de Arlington:
• Vacúnese contra el VPH
• Hágase exámenes regulares de Papanicolaou y pruebas de VPH
• Manténgase informado sobre la salud cervical
Llámenos para recursos y atención: 703-228-7444.

Enero es el mes de concientización sobre la salud del cuello uterino. La prevención, los exámenes de detección y el conocimiento pueden ayudar a reducir el cáncer cervical en nuestra comunidad. El cáncer cervical es causado en un 99% por el VPH y es tratable cuando se detecta a tiempo.

#CervicalCancerAwareness #EndCervicalCancer #CHAM #ArlingtonVA #ArlingtonPublicHealth

Arlington Public Health Director, Dr. Deidra D. Parrish, recommends you:
• Get the HPV vaccine
• Get regular Pap + HPV tests
• Get informed about cervical health
Reach out to Arlington Public Health for resources and care: 703-228-7444.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Prevention, screening, and awareness can reduce cervical cancer in our community. Cervical cancer is 99% caused by HPV and is highly treatable when found early.

If you are sexually active, STI testing is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health.
Keep your status clear - test once a year! Need testing? Arlington Public Health is providing free STI testing. Visit our website to learn more: www.arlingtonva.us/Government/P...

Summer Activities Fair - Arlington Public Schools Home Summer Activities Fair Summer Activities Fair An annual event hosted by Arlington Public Schools (APS) and the Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA), the fair invites all families to explore a wide range of summer opportunities. Save the Date: V...

Arlington Public Schools invites camps and community organizations to join our Summer Activities Fair on Wednesday, January 14, at Wakefield High School.
🤝 Meet APS families
📣 Promote your programs
Register here: www.apsva.us/summer-activities-fair/

Thanks to incredible support from Department of Human Services divisions, the Black Employee Council Employee Resource Group, local partners, and community donors, we made the season brighter! #CommunityStrong #HolidayGiving

Medicare Open Enrollment is ending soon. Don’t miss your chance to find better coverage, lower premiums, or both.

Arlington’s VICAP office is closed Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7. To assess plans during that time, visit Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare.

Testing pregnant people and treating those who have HIV is a highly effective way to prevent babies being born with HIV (CDC.gov/HIV).
Need testing? Free, walk-in testing from 3 - 6 p.m. between Dec. 1 - 4 at 2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22204.

Alex and Anna volunteer at Alexandria’s ReStore. Through the Employment Access Program (EAP), participants can give back to their community by volunteering, which allows them to connect their skills with real-world experience.
#Arlingtoniansatwork #ArlingtonDS #DevelopmentalServices

Community Briefing Session Join a Community Briefing on upcoming funding and policy changes for homeless services and the possible impacts at the local level.

Big changes are coming to federal homelessness programs—and they will impact Arlington. Join us for a community briefing to learn what’s changing, what it means for our neighbors, and how you can help. Dec 4 (Virtual) | Dec 8 (In-Person)
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Everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 should get tested for HIV at least once. Individuals with certain risk factors should get tested more often. Learn more at CDC.gov/HIV.
Need to get tested? Arlington Public Health is hosting a free, walk-in HIV testing event from Dec. 1 - 4.

Starbucks on Columbia Pike welcomed Karen, Cathy, Natalia, and Anna (pictured left to right) for a hands-on career exploration tour through Arlington’s Employment Access Program (EAP)!
EAP helps individuals in Developmental Services (DS) build skills and confidence for the workplace.

KNOW YOUR STATUS! There will be free, rapid HIV testing at the Arlington Department of Human Services from Dec. 1 - Dec. 4. No insurance or appointment needed. Learn more, visit: buff.ly/223Bz7S