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Calendar, Page 7 Health Department, reaches out to the homeless community to get homeless individuals and families connected with Fairfax County’s Community Health Care Network. She travels with basic first aid supplies to pro- vide on-the-spot assistance to anyone who might request services. One of her ‘regular’ clients Al gives her a hug and thanks for the over the counter pain medicine she has given him

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Deb Cobb t seems like a naïve goal. Poverty n Fairfax County, approximately one Ihas been around forever, and the in every 700 people is homeless. homeless, no matter how pros- IThat’s less than 1 percent of the 1 /The Connection perous a nation or a county might be, million people who live in a county seem to be omnipresent. that is consistently ranked as one of But in 2008, Fairfax County, one of America’s richest communities. the nation’s most affluent localities, Although the 1,549 homeless children committed itself to preventing and and adults who live here is statistically a ending homelessness in 10 years. That small number, Fairfax County officials and commitment is not just one of money community leaders want to make that num- Nurse Practitioner Lori McLean, a member of the Fairfax County Health and personnel, but of a partnership ber even smaller. By 2018, they’ve pledged Department, reaches out to the homeless community to get homeless that extends throughout the commu- to change that number to zero. individuals and families connected with Fairfax County’s Community nity, from church kitchens that daily “It’s an achievable goal,” said Supervisor Health Care Network. She travels with basic first aid supplies to pro- prepare meals for people living on the Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), who was vide on the spot assistance to anyone who might request services. On streets, to shelters that aid displaced on the Board of Supervisors in 2008 when Aug. 10, she is searching through her trunk for over the counter pain teens and families, to businesses that it officially adopted the 10-year-plan to pre- reliever for one of her clients. raise money and provide volunteers, vent and homeless. to social workers and health care pro- “We believed the commitment could be this,” said Dan P. Leaf, a vice president with shirt. It’s surprising.” viders that assist individuals facing made because it’s what the community Northrop Grumman. Leaf sits on the Fairfax- substance abuse and mental health wants and because we have great partner- Falls Church Community Partnership Gov- Success Means Business challenges. ships with the faith community, nonprofit erning Board, a consortium of 20 high-pro- The Fairfax County government groups, business leaders and many others,” file business and community leaders, may have established the initiative, What may be even more surprising is that Hudgins said. “I’m always impressed by the elected officials and faith leaders who pro- but it’s the county’s residents who Fairfax County has been successful in tack- number of people who get involved.” vide policy direction, resources and creativ- have helped it to achieve success. ling what many consider an intractable “Fairfax County’s goal is to end ity in seeing that the plan works. In three years, Fairfax County has problem. While many communities across homelessness as we know it,” said Chair- “I don’t think people realize how many managed to reduce the number of the country have seen a slight rise in their man Sharon Bulova, (D-at large.) “And that working homeless there are here,” Leaf said. homeless by 15.6 percent, from 1,835 homeless population, Fairfax County has means that we will be able to make sure “I think it would really surprise people to people in 2008 to 1,549 in 2011. managed to reduce the number of home- that people have the opportunity for a roof know how many homeless families are try- This special issue of The Connec- less by 15.6 percent, from 1,835 people in over their heads, and they also have the ing to get their kids through school, trying tion examines what has led to this 2008 to 1,549 in 2011. Instrumental to that opportunity for the supportive services so to do all the normal things the rest of us achievement, but also what work re- success was the Board’s decision to estab- that they continue to be sheltered.” are doing, but without a place to live. It’s mains to be done. In these pages and lish an Office to Prevent and End “There are so many families affected by not just the stereotypical guy in the ragged on The Connection website Homelessness (OPEH) in 2008, created to [www.connectionnewspapers.com], manage, coordinate and monitor day-to-day readers will meet some of the indi- implementation of the 10-year-plan. viduals carrying out the county’s 10- “I believe that the establishment of the year plan and hear from some of the OPEH created the community focal point people who have received services. that we needed to effectively address the Also, readers will find resources on issue of homelessness,” said Supervisor how to access some of the county ser- Linda Smyth (D-Providence). “For years, we vices offered and how to help with had many advocacy groups and non-prof- the effort. its that tackled homelessness in their own In researching this story, one com- ways with their own limited resources. The ment heard again and again was this: Office to Prevent and End Homelessness has if you meet a homeless person – “up- been able to pull together all these groups close and personal,” as Fairfax County and coherently direct their energies to Board of Supervisors Chairman achieve the successes that we have seen.” Sharon Bulova said, you cannot turn Bulova said a disciplined business-like your back. approach, combined with the community’s The Connection would like to thank compassion has resulted in reducing the Dean Klein, the director of the Office number of homeless. to Prevent & End Homelessness, and “Even during the recession years, when the many other individuals who we were not creating new things, we cre- helped with the research for this ated one new thing, and that was the Of- project. fice to Prevent and End Homelessness, and Nurse Practitioner Lori McLean, McLean provides antibiotic ointment we hired one person, Dean Klein, as the — Connection Staff packets to a homeless man who requests them for a scrape on his elbow on Aug. 10. See Community, Page 13 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 ❖ 3 Guest Editorial 10-Year Mission Advocating for The Homeless FACETS advocates for unsheltered population.

By Amanda Andere FACETS

ACETS envisions a day when Feveryone in Fairfax County has access to adequate and affordable housing and nobody is homeless. I want to be part of ending homelessness in my community. Donated Photo So much of what I and my staff do, as advocates for people who are homeless and suffering the ef- fects of poverty, is about encour- agement, resourcefulness and re- The hot meal prep team from Christ Lutheran Church of Fairfax puts together 100 siliency. Amanda Andere meals to distribute on a hot meals run with FACETS on Aug. 10. From left are Eliza- Living and working in one of the beth Simpson, Phyllis Harrington, Alice Marsolais, Jan Walters, Pat Nau, Kathy wealthiest communities in the country, poverty in Fairfax Putnam, David Rourk and Allen Griffith. County so often goes unnoticed. We help and encourage people to understand the needs of those who live in poverty and the lack of affordable housing. We encourage people to make a difference in the lives of their neighbors, get involved and extend a helping hand up. Hot Meals At FACETS, our case managers meet regularly with fami- lies and individuals who are homeless or on the brink of los- ing their home. For our clients, it is a time of uncertainty, upheaval, stress, fear and change as they adapt to new social Served Daily and economic realities, but they are not on their own. Our case managers encourage them to set and achieve goals for stable housing and are just a call away if there are any needs Volunteers prepare, distribute or worries. We are always looking for innovative ways to collaborate hot food to the homeless. with other agencies, partners and organizations in the com- munity to share resources for the benefit of our clients and n Combination with 35 faith communities, FAC- provide services more effectively and efficiently. ETS, an outreach organization in Fairfax The program staff at FACETS helps the people we serve ICounty, provides 42,000 hot meals to home connect to resources for housing, clothing, food and other less individuals and families living in and basic needs. around four sites along Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax “It’s challenging to meet clients and attempt to engage them every year. and be an interpreter of the world of homelessness for them,” On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the members of Christ said Logan, our Family Services team leader. Lutheran Church of Fairfax were on duty for the FAC- My staff might meet unsheltered individuals under bridge ETS hot meals pro- overpasses or in the woods to help them access needed medi- gram, they made 100 cal or dental care. Another day, staff might go with clients to meals for the run. In- “This kitchen was a SkillSource Center to help them perform job searches or cluded in the Phyllis Harrington of Christ help them write resumes and prepare for interviews. Every evening’s menu was Lutheran Church of Fairfax built for the sole day demands something different. French bread, cook- spoons a pasta dish into contain- As advocates, we do face challenges — lack of awareness ies, a banana, milk or ers that will be placed in coolers purpose of feeding or funding, overcoming stereotypes and barriers — but I look bottled water, a pasta and then in a van that she will to and am inspired by the resiliency of my dedicated and dish with meat sauce the homeless.” drive to four locations in Fairfax professional program staff, more than 3,000 caring volun- or a peanut butter and then distributed to homeless — Allen Griffith teers and the people we serve. and jelly sandwich individuals and families on the Our vision for a community where nobody is homeless is for vegetarians. Vol- evening of Aug. 10. The volun- an inclusive community that recognizes and values the tal- unteers ran out of meals by the third stop on the run. teers will run out of meals be- ents and contributions each member makes. Brooke, one of Volunteer Allen Griffith said that the church sees fore they run out of hungry our case managers working with families, understands that this homeless outreach as a critical mission. “This people. They return to the part of her job is to bring together diverse groups of people kitchen was built for the sole purpose of feeding the kitchen to make sandwiches to to dispel stereotypes associated with homelessness; lessen- homeless,” he said. feed those who didn’t get meals. ing the alienation of people who are homeless is important In 2003, the congregation celebrated its 50th an- for their dignity and their ability to be resilient. And while it niversary by initiating a $100,000 upgrade to the is difficult to see people struggle, we know that can be fol- kitchen to have it meet commercial codes so the con- lowed by seeing them meet their own goals and move into Photos & Text gregation could participate in homeless meal out- their new home by Deb Cobb reach. Amanda Andere is the executive director of FACETS. FACETS provides hot meals to the homeless once every day and twice on Sundays.

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teammates. “In a way I wish I was out there With the dance team starting its year in Friends of West Springfield Dance Team with them, but they’re doing amazing, so spring and going through March, the incom- I’m just proud of them,” she said. ing members already had a taste of what gather to watch Aug. 16 TV appearance. being a part of the team would be like. By Tahmina Achekzai performed in front of America “Other teams they see each The Connection once again. other at practice. We do every- Principal Paul Wardinski thing together,” Victoria Diez, brought his wife and daughters, efore this season of “America’s Got another freshman, said. ready to support the team and the Talent,” most people probably The year hasn’t even started, school. “I didn’t anticipate them Photo by Bwould have imagined a set of and yet, even the newest mem- being on national television, be- identical pink tutus or jazz hands bers already feel as if they’re part cause so few people make it,” he when getting ready for a dance perfor- of a family. For much of the West

said. “It’s very exciting, not only Tahmina Achekzai mance. White contacts, blood streaked faces Springfield community, the bond for the coaches but for the school and creepy music? Not so much. the dancers have is a major con- and the community.” But, every season brings new performers, tribution to their strength and With two national titles already and season six brought American the West success. under their belts, though, this Springfield Dance Team — a group of high Gina Percoco, a mother of a didn’t come as a surprise to every- school students whose uniformity, creativ- former dance team member, has body. James Stephenson, a student ity and talent have probably changed view- seen firsthand how the team has at West Springfield High School, ers’ outlook on dance forever. developed. “They have grown came to support a friend on the Dance team member AT Ignagova and incoming Some Burke and Springfield residents, than to a team that was broken team, Brianna Thompson. members Madeline Diez, Ellen Abood, Briana however, are already used to this side of to a team that is a family,” she “The creepy thing is, at their first Burns and Victoria Diez wear WSDT T-shirts to the dance world. They’ve seen it on their said. or second performance, I told my support their team. school football field and at pep rallies plenty “It makes me really proud,” of times, and now, they’re gathering to see mom, this is something that’s got Along with Ignagova at her table were the said Sara Kofalt, former captain of the West them perform on national television. to be on ‘America’s Got Talent.’” rising freshmen that had just made the Springfield Dance Team from the class of For a few hours on Tuesday night, Aug. Among the crowd of parents, students, team. Thee excitement was bleeding 2007. 17, the Glory Days Grill in Burke was filled staff and alumni was AT Ignagova, who has through their bright eyes and smiling faces. “Coming from the team, I know what hard with the West Springfield High School com- already been on the team for more than a “We just hope that we keep their reputa- work goes into everything they do and I love munity, ready to watch and cheer for their year. Ignagova, having been on vacation in tion and really enjoy being on the dance that they are getting the appreciation that classmates, friends, and students as they Russia, was unable to perform among her team,” Briana Burns said. they deserve.”

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It’s By Victoria Ross For two years, Cole worked at Adesa, an Rucker Community Shelter (ERCS) in By Bonnie Hobbs said. “I had to find a job and somewhere my goal to be self-sufficient. I want to be The Connection auto action company in Sterling. He was Reston helping Coles. The Connection else to live.” able to support my children by myself.” paid minimum wage: $7.50 an hour, which Between 1998 and 2006, she’d worked as At the shelter, the family shared one t 8 a.m. on a Friday in August, is not enough to afford the fair-market rent THE ERCS is a 70-bed residential shelter ennie Fails, 43, is not the kind of a substitute teacher in FCPS; so from April room with four bunk beds. But on July the temperature is already 87-de- of $1,200 for a one- bedroom apartment in that provides healthy, safe, emergency hous- Tperson one would expect to find until school ended, June 21, she did that 19, Fails and her children moved into Agrees when Jimmy Cole wakes the community. For two years, he essentially ing for families and single men and women, in a homeless shelter. She’s well- again. But now school’s out and Fails doesn’t transitional housing via Homestretch Inc. up. “The heat comes right lived in his truck, going to the shelter dur- helping them to overcome barriers and tran- educated and has a law degree — yet have a car or a job. However, Fails would love to be eventu- through the tent. That and the traffic usu- ing the winter months or when the heat was sition to stable housing. The shelter provides that’s where she and her three youngest “I can’t go a day without earning money,” ally referred to Habitat for Humanity for ally wake me up,” Cole said. unbearable in the summer months. He said drop-in services for the unsheltered home- children recently found themselves. she said. “I’ll work as a receptionist, a wait- a home. Rugged and tan, the 48-year-old Cole said less, those who, for lack of shelter space, live “I need a job and housing,” she said ress, whatever generosity anyone can extend “Santa brought the children a puppy he likes being outdoors. But his tent in the outdoors, in cars, or in other unsafe places. during her stay there. “And I need to work to my family would be greatly appreciated.” at Christmas, but he had to be fostered woods is not pitched at one of the county’s Drop in services includes hot meals, laun- every day. If not, that’s a day that, with- Fails has experience as a paralegal, law while we were at the shelter,” she said. recreational campsites. It’s in a wooded dry and shower facilities, and a place where out the Katherine Hanley Family Shel- clerk, legal research assistant and contract “They’re so sad to have to leave him be- patch in the Reston-Herndon area, and Cole the homeless can meet with a case manager ter, the kids wouldn’t have food or a roof analyst, but can’t practice law in Virginia hind, and pets aren’t allowed in our new sleeps there because he is homeless. and access medical and mental health ser- over their heads.” until this state licenses her. “I need to take place.” He is one of Fairfax County’s approxi- vices. The shelter operates 24 hours a day, Fails was named after her father, Ten- the bar exam here,” she said. “But the prep But she has even more important mately 650 single homeless individuals, who seven days a week, 365 days a year. nessee, who died in a car accident in No- course for Virginia’s exam is $2,000 and the things on her mind. The children need for a variety of reasons — lack of credit, “Jimmy’s a great guy,” Pizzo said. “When vember 1967. She was clothing, their condo could transportation and income — don’t have we do outreach, we build relationships with born four months later. use some furniture and Fails permanent housing. Some sleep at one of individuals, slowly gaining their trust and Raised in Greensburg, needs a car so that, when the county’s emergency or transitional shel- confidence because they don’t have to come La., she obtained her law school begins again, she ters, others “couch surf” at the homes of to us.” degree from Southern could get to and from substi- friends or relatives. Some, ashamed to ad- Pizzo said Coles is like a lot of single home- University Law Center in tute-teaching jobs. mit they are homeless, sleep in their cars or less adults in the county who don’t have fam- May 1996. Photo by She also needs legal help cheap motels, while they try to keep their ily or other support to help them through When she moved to with regard to her husband. jobs. Nearly 200 homeless individuals live life’s rough patches. Virginia in 1997, she was “I need pro-bono legal ser- in makeshift tents throughout the county. “I think that’s the thread that runs through a single mother, sharing Bonnie Hobbs vices to deal with a protec- Cole’s tent, about 5-feet wide, has just almost all of our homeless clients, the lack custody of her two tive order, a divorce and cus- enough space to crawl into and curl up at of a support system. In many cases, they Photos by daughters, then 1 and 3, tody issues,” said Fails. night. It has several brown tarps over it. “I don’t want to be a burden, or they are im- with their father. While Meanwhile, her children don’t like snakes, so that’s really the one migrants and don’t have friends and family working at a law firm in are too young for her to ex- thing that bothers me at night,” he said. Cole Washington, D.C., in /The Connection plain exactly why their father nearby, or they have broken relationship Victoria Ross has been sleeping there for the past year, Dean Klein, Fairfax County’s direc- because of a mental health or substance 1998, she met and fell in isn’t with them, so they don’t where his tent is camouflaged in the sum- tor of the Office to Prevent and End abuse issue,” Pizzo said. “There’s a plethora love with a lawyer there. fully understand why their mer by tall pine trees. The area is near a Homelessness (OPEH), talks with of reasons why they don’t have family or They married and had lives have changed so drasti- busy intersection, and the roar of the traffic Jimmy Cole about his plans for friends they can turn to quickly. Some are three children, now 9, 7 cally. But Fails tries to keep

is non-stop. getting permanent housing. too ashamed to tell their families they are /The Connection and 5. things as normal for them as Cole said he wakes up some mornings still in this situation.” In March 2006, they possible. surprised at his situation. he couldn’t save any money, and barely man- The caseworkers try to be that support moved back to Louisiana Tennie Fails snuggles with her children, from left, Erin, Roman, 5, wants to be a “I always worked somewhere. I held good aged living in his truck, but he liked having system, helping clients like Coles navigate so Fails could be closer to 7, Roman, 5, and Harrison, 9. builder when he grows up. factory jobs in Ohio, where I grew up, but a steady job, and thought it would lead to the bureaucracy of the Department of Mo- her ailing, paternal He attended Providence then I lost that in 2008 when the economy something better. tor Vehicles and other government agencies grandmother. She died that December, exam, itself, is about $800.” Elementary’s Head Start program and turned sour,” he said. Last year, during the worsening economy, that hold the keys to the documentation but Fails’ family remained in Louisiana First, though, she needs to get on her feet, likes playing video games, especially he lost that job when the company cut its necessary for employment and housing. until her husband’s firm sent him back and that’s not easy to do in Fairfax County. Lego Star Wars. Dan Pizzo, a social worker for Embry Rucker Community Shelter, helps DIVORCED AND WITHOUT CHILDREN staff. “Documentation is a huge barrier,” Pizzo to this area in October 2010. “I think the work the people at the Katherine Erin, 7, graduated from second grade Jimmy Cole with his tent that partially collapsed after a heavy rain. ‘The or other family, Cole said he decided to head Like falling dominoes, Cole’s life started said. “It can take months to gather all the “We were living in Fair Oaks,” she said. Hanley Shelter do is so critical,” said Fails. at Eagle View Elementary. She likes weather is a huge factor in the day of the life of an unsheltered home- to the Washington, D.C., area, where he to unravel. He sold his truck to make ends required documents that you need to obtain “His firm put us up in a hotel while we “But with the homelessness in this area, they camping and, in school, she enjoyed math less person,’ Pizzo said. thought there would a photo ID, which is looked for a place to live. Two of the have other clients to help. And once we leave and reading, mainly Ramona and Harry be plenty of opportu- often essential for find- to take a shower, do laundry, eat a hot meal benches,” said Pizzo. three youngest children were in school, here, the cost of living in this county is ex- Potter books. She’d like to someday be a nities for work. In ad- “I’m a good worker. I know things will get better.” ing work.” or talk with caseworkers and get medical and the two older girls were with their ponentially too much for someone in my scientist and an explorer. dition to factory work, — Jimmy Cole “I’m trying to help services from a nurse practitioner. In the ON FRIDAY afternoon, Aug. 12, Pizzo and biological father in Ohio.” situation.” Harrison, 9, graduated from fourth Cole has experience as myself. I want to get summer, if the temperature hits the “red Vizzuto are helping Cole with his tent, which Then came the end of the world, as She said there’s “not nearly enough” low- grade at Eagle View and played violin in a landscaper and out and better myself,” zone” of 93 degrees Fahrenheit or above, has partially collapsed. Cole’s tent is the only Fails knew it. On March 23, her husband income housing here. “The people at the the school orchestra. “I liked it there; I groundskeeper for golf courses. meet. He got a bike but someone stole it. Cole said. He said he has a high school di- Coles can spend the day or night at the shel- one currently in this patch of woods. Pizzo was arrested. He was charged in Louisi- Hanley Shelter are amazing. They do had friends,” he said. He also likes read- When he first came to the area, he had a He lost his birth certificate in the woods one ploma, but “I know I have to go back to ter, where clients might have to sleep on the tells Cole that they have a donated moun- ana and Virginia with molesting a child. yeoman’s work,” said Fails. “But the need is ing Star Wars and Harry Potter books. At truck, and enough money saved to pay for a night, so it’s difficult for him to get official school and learn a trade.” floor. tain bike for him and that it just needs a “He’s in the Fairfax County Adult Deten- so much greater than their resources. I don’t the shelter, said Harrison, “We got Eas- campsite at Burke Lake Park. He looked for documentation, such as a Social Security Cole said he wants to remain in the area. During the day, Cole often spends time at new chain. tion Center, but his case hasn’t come to know where we would have been, if not for ter baskets. And they have a birthday work in construction and landscaping, and card, that is required to get a driver’s license, In addition to the connections he’s made Barnes & Noble or Starbucks, to read and “It will be put to good use,” Cole said. “I court, yet, and he’s awaiting extradition the love, caring and help of the Hanley Shel- party every month for all the kids.” often drove into Washington, D.C., to see credit cards and other paperwork needed to with the staff of Reston Interfaith, he said get out of the heat. like to bike, and it’s a better way to get to Louisiana.” ter. They granted us safe passage through a “The shelter’s been gracious and gen- the sites. get a job. he has made good friends in the area. “Some- ”I like to read astronomy and sports maga- around.” Since Fails had been staying at home, turbulent time in our lives.” erous to my family, and the work it does “When my money ran out, I started to “I get depressed sometimes, but these guys time we meet up at Panera in Reston Town zines. I’m not a problem, so no one really When asked where he thinks he will be a taking care of their youngest son, her Fails and her children arrived at the shel- is so critical,” said Fails. panic and everything came to a screeching help me out. They’re helping me get my pa- Center to swap tips about jobs, and just talk,” notices me,” he said. year from now, Cole doesn’t hesitate. “I’d like husband was the family’s only source of ter April 8, and she couldn’t believe such a That’s why, she said, “I’m hoping the halt. I tried to get construction jobs, what- perwork together so I can get a job again,” he said. “You would not know he is homeless, be- to have a job, an apartment, and a girl- income. So once he was arrested, her fi- thing was happening to her. “It was raining county executive’s office will be more ever I could find. I looked through the tele- Cole said, referring to social workers Dan cause he’s out of context here. Fairfax County friend,” he said. “This isn’t a lifestyle for me. nancial problems spiraled out of control. when we drove up in a cab,” she said. “And mindful of the needs of the homeless in phone book for temp agencies, and got a Pizzo and Michael Vizzuto, who are two of HIS TENT is near the Embry Rucker Shel- is not like D.C. or other large cities, where I’m a good worker. I know things will get “His company had only paid for two I was thinking, ‘Once you graduate from law the county. There aren’t a lot of opportu- job through Labor Ready in Tysons,” he said. the 20 full-time staff members at the Embry ter, so on “drop-in days,” he can walk there you see panhandlers or people sleeping on better,” he said. weeks in the hotel, and my savings had school and marry a lawyer, you don’t expect nities out there for us, but we all have a paid for the rest and were depleted,” she to end up in a homeless shelter.’” story and we all have a lot to offer.”

10 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 ❖ 11 10-Year Mission Unsheltered Teens Find a Safe Haven homework assignments and Alternative House provides homeless other school activities.” Over the course of the students shelter, services and support. 2009-10 school year, Alterna- tive House worked with 65 By Victoria Ross selor what happened. The counse- students. “No student was The Connection lor helped her secure a place to live housed in an adult homeless at a group home in Vienna, run by shelter, and only one student hen Aliyah Jones reunited Alternative House, a Dunn Loring- dropped out of school,” said with her mother a few years based nonprofit. The home, lo- Dittman. Wago, she had every hope cated on a quiet, leafy street, has In some ways, Jones was that their fractured relation- room for four girls between the lucky. She found housing ship would evolve into a strong mother– ages of 18-20, as well as a counse- right away. But most of the daughter bond. lor and therapist. 225 homeless students spend Instead, when Jones turned 18, her Jones is part of a growing num- months “couch surfing,” ac- mother packed her ber of teens in cording Dittman.

daughter’s bags, Fairfax Photo by “If they have no stability, if dropped them off at “These teens are very County who they don’t know where they school and told her are consid- are going to sleep tonight, or daughter to find an- vulnerable in those ered homeless they go from friend to friend, other place to live. or “unaccom- Victoria Ross sleeping on couches, what we “I still love my mom, years between 18 and panied” — call ‘couch-surfing,’ then we and I think she loves without par- consider that homeless. Or if me, but she picked her 20.” ents, guard- they’re starting to slip into a husband over me,” — Judith Dittman, director ians or reli- pattern where there are 12

/The Connection said the soft-spoken of Alternative House able shelter people in two-bedroom apart- 19-year-old, who — but remain ment, and they have to sleep graduated from Rob- in the school with someone to keep their ert E. Lee High School this past spring. “I system. In 2009, according to Al- place, that’s not acceptable,” keep thinking that I can’t believe she picked ternative House, there were 104 Dittman said. him over me. It hurts. ” homeless or unaccompanied stu- In 2009, using federal Jones’ father and grandparents live in dents; in March 2011, Alternative stimulus dollars, Alternative Aliyah Jones, 19, sits on the sofa at her group home Barbados, where Jones spent most of her House counted 225 such students. House launched its nationally in Vienna, run by Alternative House, a nonprofit that youth, but she said she did not want to re- The surge of homeless teens in recognized Homeless Youth launched a homeless youth initiative for students turn to Barbados because few opportuni- Fairfax County, one of only two Initiative. The program grew between the ages of 18 and 20. ties exist there for teens that come from counties in the nation with median out of a task force formed poor families. “Most of the kids back home household incomes above around the issue of how to get married right out of high school, and $100,000, reflects a national trend, spurred another, “ said Judith Dittman, director of house homeless teens still in high school. then they work at the grocery store or one by a shaky economy that often undermines Alternative House, adding that adult shel- Although the stimulus dollars ran out last of the resorts, if they are lucky,” she said. “I families who are already unstable, either fi- ters are not a good option for homeless year, Fairfax County approved a special line- have other dreams.” nancially or because of abuse and neglect. teens that want to remain in school. item in its FY2011 budget to provide 50 Without a place to sleep, Jones, who de- “These teens are very vulnerable in those “They are so vulnerable to being preyed percent of the program’s $235,000 annual scribes herself as shy student who main- years between 18 and 20. It’s an age where upon by older residents, and the atmo- tained decent grades, said she told a coun- a little nudge can push them one way or sphere is not conducive to completing See Reaching Out, Page 16 Program Offers Hope for Homeless Schoolchildren tion of homeless children. Working with dren and youth experiencing Project Hope assists Fairfax County schools. Virginia Department of Education and the homelessness,” said Patricia Popp, the state College of William and Mary’s School of coordinator of Project Hope-VA. “Fairfax By Meredith Zettlemoyer out a mandatory report to Child Protective Education, Virginia works to ensure the County Public Schools is one of our The Connection Services, so families can make the decision enrollment, attendance and success of subgrants, and they have a very compre- together in safe circumstances. through public awareness efforts and hensive program with passionate staff.” n Fairfax County, 2,200 students are Any student defined as Transportation is Ihomeless or in unstable housing con- “homeless,” meaning that they provided to and ditions. These students live in emer- are living in an inadequate or “There are a variety of activities and from the school, ei- gency shelters, motels, parks, hospitals, temporary setting, has the ther from a home- public stations, abandoned buildings and right to attend school even resources we have developed to serve children less shelter or a cho- even cars. without a permanent address. sen location. Last “The economy presents the challenge of They could be living outside and youth experiencing homelessness.” year, 532 were finding affordable housing,” said Kathi the county, but are legally able — Patricia Popp, state coordinator of Project Hope-VA transported from Sheffel, the homeless liaison for Fairfax to remain at the school they temporary housing County Public Schools. Her job is to train started studying at. to schools. Schools community and school personnel to deal “The most important thing is to notify our subgrants. The state funds activities such also provide free meals via the Free and with situations at school and make parents office,” Sheffel said. “[Students] can find as early childhood education, mentoring Reduced Lunch program, supplies and win- aware of their students’ rights. care and support even if [parents] are re- and tutoring, parent education, summer ter coats, as well as referring students to The McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance luctant, and we can reassure the safety of enrichment programs, emergency services, community programs for other basic needs Act requires immediate enrollment in the child.” health referrals, transportation, supplies, including food stamps, housing and school, even without access to medical or The county provides services to the stu- and costs relating to school records. healthcare. Tutoring is also provided at the residence documents. The students are to dents through Project Hope, the state pro- “There are a variety of activities and re- See Schoo-Age, Page 16 receive transportation and education with- gram that provides funding for the educa- sources we have developed to serve chil-

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Lynne Sambuco..Prudential Carruthers..571-330-2381 it becomes a better place to live and work, and a Target, Deltek and the Freddie Mac Foundation, Chantilly much more pleasant place for children to grow up. helped raise awareness and donated time, talents and That all combines to make it a better place to have a funds.” 13616 Ridge Rock Dr...... $699,900...... Sun 1-4....Ginger Burns-Bigdeli...... Samson Properties..703-655-4440 13892 Walney Park Dr.....$747,000...... Sun 1-4...... Alice Chambers...... Coldwell Banker..703-628-2600 business. We just moved a large part of Northrop 43836 Paramount Pl...... $750,000...... Sun 2-5...... Judy Pfarner...... Samson Properties..703-989-8767 Grumman here, to Herndon in the Dulles corridor, Affordable Housing and we want to make this area the best we can.” Falls Church Last December, Northrop Grumman hosted a large 7304 Tyler Ave...... $439,900...... Sat 1-4...... Pat Samson...... 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Erin Peck at 703-778-9449 and then addressing some of the issues that led to or E-Mail the info to ECP is a nationally recognized organization with a [email protected] mission to give people living in poverty an opportu- See Prevention, Page 15 All listings due by Tuesday at 3 P.M. nity to move up and out. Bowers said ECP has raised www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 ❖ 13 10-Year Mission CSB Is Breaking Down Barriers To Serve Clients

Photo by Community Services Board provides mental

Robbie Hammer health, substance abuse services to homeless. By Victoria Ross The Connection

/The Connection any Fairfax County agencies pro- Learn More vide services that help the home- M ❖ CSB Entry and Referral Services – less population. The Fairfax-Falls available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Church Community Services Board, estab- to 6 p.m. This is the starting point for lished in 1969 by state mandate, is one accessing intellectual disability, mental agency that tackles the subset of the home- health or substance abuse services through the CSB. Staff can take calls in less population that has multiple issues, English and Spanish and can access such as substance and alcohol abuse and other languages when needed. 703-383- Soraya Boria and Mirtha Borja of Alternative House’s outreach program, mental health and intellectual disabilities. 8500 | TTY: 711 ❖ hand out water and pretzels to some children playing soccer in the “The primary emphasis is those individu- CSB Emergency Services - available Seven Corners area and to tell them about their teen center in the 24 hours a day. 703-573-5679 | TTY: als who are the most disabled which in- 703-207-7737 Culmore neighborhood in Falls Church. cludes people who are homeless or chal- ❖ Fairfax Detoxification Center - avail- lenged to find adequate housing,” said able 24 hours a day. 703-502-7000 | George Braunstein, executive director of the TTY: 703-322-9080 ❖ Alcohol & Drug Assessment and Re- Reaching Out to Teens CSB. ferral Center - 703-359-7040 | TTY: 711 With nearly 1,200 staff members, the CSB ❖ Infant & Toddler Connection - 703- provides a full range of community and 246-7121 | TTY: 703-324-4495 ❖ Intellectual Disability Services - Alternative House offers refuge to teens clinic-based services at various outreach 703-324-4400 | TTY: 703-324-4495 locations. Services include psychiatric ❖ Central Services Administrative facing tough situations. evaluations and medications, case manage- Unit - 703-324-7000 | TTY: 711 ment, community supports to help individu- By Judith Dittman als live effectively in the community, job Alternative House training and support and housing support. “The CSB is major partner and an impor- has simple diagnosis or single problem. We he first young man who entered tant piece of the puzzle, because they deal are doing a variety of things to integrate our Homeless Youth Initiative with the needs of the chronic homeless,” more health care into our services, because Thas become my “poster child” said Dean Klein, director of the Office to many of our clients have serious chronic for telling people about what a Prevent & End problems. It’s like difference this program makes in people’s Photo by Homelessness. peeling away the lives. “We also provide “An adequate place to live layers of an onion. “John” was 18 and a junior in high school emergency and cri- Once you solve one

when his father kicked him out of the house. Robbie Hammer sis services as that provides clean and problem, there’s an- His Dad had a substance abuse problem and needed. We serve other problem just often acted erratically. John went from over 20,000 safe shelter is essential underneath it,” friend to friend, people annually, to all human beings. We Braunstein said. “couch surfing” un- Guest Editorial most of whom are “I’ve seen some til he ran out of not homeless, but improvement in /The Connection have an obligation friends in late Au- may be in danger dealing with people gust; just before the start of his senior year. of becoming remove unnecessary in a way that’s more A social worker placed him in a small adult homeless. About medical instead of homeless shelter. 1,000 of our clients barriers so that people punitive. Substance His very first night there John was propo- are homeless,” abuse is an illness, sitioned by his roommate. The next morn- Braunstein said. can address that basic but the stigma is still ing, he fled the shelter and was sleeping in The CSB works need.” very great,” he said. the bleachers of his high school football sta- Judith Dittman, executive director closely with the Braunstein said his dium because that was where he felt saf- of Alternative House Office to Prevent — George Braunstein, executive experience has est. and End director of the CSB taught him that no Alternative House has an emergency shel- his $500 rent. John paid the rest. Homelessness to one is hopeless. “I ter for teenagers that provides a safe haven John stayed in school and graduated on address the hous- treated this one man to runaway, homeless and abused young time. He is working full-time as a car sales- ing and service needs of people who are who was considered hopeless. He now runs people 13-17-years old, but John was 18. man and his employers love him. He’s also homeless who have mental health and sub- a group home. Stories like that inspire me, We were able to get a waiver of the rules going to community college. The small in- stance use problems. and show that there’s always hope.” and brought John in to safety. vestment this community made in John has “One example of that is the development Braunstein said it’s important that the Working with the faith community, we resulted in a young man with a future ver- of our Intensive Case Management Teams community is aware of the challenges faced located a woman who would rent a room sus a homeless high school drop-out. It also that work with people currently living in by the homeless. to John. It was close to his high school, his means we have a successful citizen not the Homeless Shelters. Our teams provide “An adequate place to live that provides girlfriend and his job, but John couldn’t someone in our shelters or jail. Everyone services and assist with finding adequate clean and safe shelter is essential to all hu- make enough money to cover the rent and wins here. housing,” Braunstein said. man beings. We have an obligation remove continue to attend school. Through Alter- Judith Dittman is executive director of Al- Braunstein, who has worked with home- unnecessary barriers so that people can native House’s Homeless Youth Initiative, ternative House, the abused and homeless less clients since the 1970s said the clients address that basic need. No one chooses to we were able to pay $325 a month towards children’s refuge. that the CSB sees now have an increasing be homeless. They didn’t choose to have an amount of complex problems. illness that takes away their ability to prob- “It’s very rare that we see someone who lem-solve, and they need our help.” 14 ❖ Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com 10-Year Mission THIS IS “GUMDROP” D.O.B. April 7, 2011. DSH, male. Prevention Is First Step Gumdrop is a sweet, loving, affectionate little boy who From Page 5 vocates insist, but it takes a sustained community adores a warm lap. He loves his effort. toys, climbing the cat tree, and homelessness. If we don’t do that, we’re constantly According to the Department of Housing and Ur- just hanging out in bed with his chasing our tails.” ban Development (HUD), federal support for low- In the past decade, the basic philosophy of how to income housing has fallen 49 percent from 1980 to sisters and brothers. Are you address the homeless problem has undergone a pro- 2005. looking for a gressive shift. Instead of “managing” the homeless In 2009, a worker would need to earn $14.97 an lap warmer? population, the emphasis is on preventing and end- hour to afford a one-bedroom apartment and $17.84 UMANE OCIETY OF AIRFAX OUNTY ing homelessness through rapid re-housing. to afford a two-bedroom apartment, according to the H S F C Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4 and Saturday 10-3 • www.hsfc.org “If you are going to be successful in meeting the National Low Income Housing Coalition. 4057 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 • 703-385-7387 goals of preventing and ending homelessness, rapid The lack of affordable housing has led to high rent re-housing solves one huge underlying problem, burdens, which absorb a high proportion of income, which is ensuring an individual or family has a place overcrowding, and substandard housing. These prob- to live,” said Paul Sampson, director of the Fairfax lems have not only forced many people to become COMMUNITIES OF WORSHIP County Department of Housing and Community De- homeless; they have put a large and growing num- velopment. “But homelessness is often accompanied ber of people at risk of becoming homeless. by other chronic problems that can range from un- “Whenever Fairfax County is touted as a wealthy Messiah United Methodist Church employment, substance abuse, domestic violence or county by its median household income, we need to www.messiahumc.org health problems. To face these issues without a roof remember that half of the households make less than Check out our: over your head is extremely difficult and makes rapid the median, often a great deal less, so putting county re-housing critical. But the end goal is a long term resources toward housing, in effect, improves the • dynamic youth group and stable housing situation for the household, and housing standards for everyone,” said Supervisor • both men’s and women’s ministry we need support for services that address these other Penny Gross (D-Mason). • wonderful choir, bell choirs and a full orchestra chronic problems.” “Fairfax County’s 10-Year Commitment to End Sunday Services 8:15, 9:30 and 11 am 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield Sampson said a new program, Bridging Homelessness seemed like a daunting task when we Sunday School 9:30 and 11 am (near West Springfield High School) Affordability, is an integral part of the county’s Hous- adopted the concept two years ago. But the new pro- Childcare is available during worship 703-569-9862 ing Blueprint, and will provide long-term rental sub- gram, combined with the previous success of the sidies to 72 homeless individuals and families, and Board’s commitment to preserve 1,000 affordable an additional 303 households on the county’s afford- units in 1,000 days, means that more housing choices able housing waiting lists. are available for more people who need them,” Gross The program, which is just getting underway, is said. operated under a $3.8 million, three-year contract Bulova said the “housing first” approach is a for- with Northern Virginia Family Services. mula that makes sense, and is working. As of March, most of those on the housing wait- “Previously, the approach was if someone was a ing list are not homeless, but individuals or families drug addict or substance abuser, the rule was you who fall into the low-income category. When hous- have to clean up before we help you have a roof over ing does become available, Sampson said, those who your head. Think about how hard that is for some- are homeless move to the top of the list. one, so housing first approach is to stabilize that “Housing is the critical piece we need to move for- person in a safe environment and then work with ward with the core element of Fairfax County’s 10- them to try to help them address the reasons for them Assembly of God Episcopal year-plan to prevent and end homelessness in the losing their home, “Bulova said. Harvest Church…703-971-7070 St. Christopher’s Episcopal…703-451-1088 Fairfax-Falls Church community by 2018. Our strat- Word of Life Assembly of God…703-941-2312 egy now is rapid re-housing, developing ways to Looking Ahead Evangelical Covenant Baha’i Faith quickly move people who are homeless, or in threat Community Covenant Church…703-455-4150 Baha’is of Fairfax County Southwest… of becoming homeless, to permanent, safe and af- Jewish Bulova stressed that the 10-year-plan is supported 703-912-1719 fordable housing,” Klein said. Congregation Adat Reyim…703-569-7577 by the entire Board of Supervisors, and that, for the Baptist “In the past, we’ve been able to provide shelter, Ohev Yisrael Messianic Congregation... most part, it is a non-partisan issue. Community of Faith Tabernacle…703-455-4594 but without the ability to move people into afford- 703-550-0888 “As a board, we thought it was the right thing to Fellowship Baptist Church…703-569-5151 able and appropriate housing, it’s difficult to really Jehovah’s Witness do, and the community clearly thinks it’s the right First Baptist Church-Hayfield…703-971-7077 start lowering the number of homeless,” Klein said. Springfield North Congregation…703-971-2936 thing to do.” First Baptist Church-Springfield…703-451-1500 During the past year, Klein said OPEH has piloted “Many of our homeless are disabled or suffer from Lutheran some new initiatives to more quickly secure hous- Franconia Baptist Church…703-971-4475 mental illness and are unable to fully take care of Prince of Peace Lutheran…703-451-5855 ing for people, including the establishment of the South Run Baptist Church…703-455-4521 themselves. They deserve our help as caring, engaged St. John’s Lutheran Church…703-971-2210 Housing Locator network operating countywide that Westwood Baptist Church…703-451-5120 citizens,” Supervisor John Cook (R-Springfield) said. St. Mark’s Lutheran Church…703-451-4331 works with landlords and provides training and co- Bible “I will continue to push to direct a larger percentage Immanual Lutheran Church…703-549-0155 ordination to housing locators and provides social Immanuel Bible Church…703-941-4124 of our human services dollars toward those most in Methodist workers the tools to become housing locators. In need. In a county as wealthy as Fairfax, we should Catholic 2010, housing locaters worked with an average of Messiah United Methodist Church…703-569-9862 not have homeless neighbors, and we must continue St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church…703-451-8576 20 households per month. Springfield United Methodist...703-451-2375 our efforts until all have housing.” Christian Science “Housing locators provide services such as appli- St. John’s United Methodist…703-256-6655 “By providing a range of services and supports, we First Church of Christ, Scientist… cation assistance, landlord negotiation and training Sydenstricker United Methodist…703-451-8223 have been able to prevent deaths from hypothermia, 703-866-4325 to prepare people either rent or own a home,” Klein increase people’s incomes, stabilize children in the Non-Denominational said. Church of Christ school system, and place families in permanent hous- Love International Church…703-354-3608 According to Michael O’Reilly, chairman of the Central Christian Church…703-971-0277 ing,” said Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville). New Life Open Bible Church…703-922-7577 Governing Board of the Fairfax-Falls Church Part- Springfield Church of Christ…703-451-4011 “There is still much that needs to be done, but the New World Unity Church…703-690-7925 nership to Prevent and End Homeless, 482 people Church of Jesus Christ county’s program to prevent and end homelessness International Calvary Church…703-912-1378 have moved into permanent housing from emer- of Latter Day Saints is working,” Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints… gency shelters and transitional housing programs in Presbyterian “We have a small population of homeless, so it’s 703-451-0631 FY 2010. Grace Presbyterian Church…703-451-2900 something we should be able to get our arms around,” “The 10-year plan calls for 2,650 housing units to Disciples of Christ Harvester Presbyterian Church…703-455-7800 Bulova said. be made available over the 10-year-period in order Springfield Christian Church…703-354-4994 Kirkwood Presbyterian Church…703-451-5320 Amber Healy contributed to the reporting in this to achieve our goals,” O’Reilly said. story. Creating affordable housing is key, homeless ad- To Advertise Your Community of Worship, Call 703-778-9418 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com Springfield Connection ❖ August 18-24, 2011 ❖ 15 10-Year Mission 703-917-6464 Zone 2: • Burke Employment Zone 2 Ad Deadline: Reaching Out To Teens • Fairfax • Springfield Wednesday 11 a.m. TELEPHONE TELEPHONE From Page 12 A great opportunity to A great opportunity to WORK AT HOME! WORK AT HOME! cost. The rest is raised through various Alternative House NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER NATIONAL CHILDRENS CENTER partnerships with community and faith- No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! No sell! Salary + Bonus + Benefits! Alternative House: 301-333-1900 301-333-1900 based organizations and individual dona- Founded in 1972, Alternative House Make shopping easy, fun!.. ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ ☎☎ Weekdays 9-4 ☎☎ tions. provides support to at-risk children, youth and families through counseling, shelter, Call your local AVON representative “We don’t receive any federal funding. Karen at 703-577-4894 or order on line DAY SPA RECEPTIONIST Fairfax County really stepped up to the plate crisis intervention and neighborhood out- reach. AH focuses on giving shelter and pocahontas.avonrepresentative.com. Cloud 9 Spa in Burke seeking a long for us. I’m not sure we could manage if we aid to children and teenagers who are liv- Previous Lancome make-up artist, stage model. term Part-Time Receptionist. had to raise the entire amount through do- ing on the streets. Its Assisting Young Call 703-341-7391 for details, or nations,” Dittman said. Mothers (AYM) program, started in 2002, email resume: [email protected] helps teen mothers through counseling, EDUCATION TRAINING Students are housed through three pro- shelter and education. The Homeless grams. In addition to the group home in Youth Initiative, launched in 2009, pro- Vienna, four host homes accept students at vides safe transitional housing to Pharmacy Technician Trainees PEDIATRIC RN/LPN no charge, similar to a family housing an homeless students attending Fairfax Needed Now! Our busy happy stimulating pediatric prac- County Public Schools. exchange student, and rent vouchers assist Pharmacies now hiring. No experience? tice in Alexandria & Fairfax has an upcom- Currently, AH is asking the community Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. working students to pay for an apartment to support its “back-to-school” wish list. ing opening for a F/T position. Some trav- 1-877-240-4524 or a room in a home. Without support from the community, el between offices. Ideal for nurses return- CTO SCHEV ing to the workforce. Competitive sal- During the 2009-10 school year, seven young people who participate in AH’s community outreach programs — ary with benefits. Orientation provided. young women were housed in the group Culmore Teen Center, Annandale Safe DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINEES Fax resume to Attn: Sharon @ home, three students were in host homes Youth Project and Culmore Safe youth NEEDED NOW! 703/914-5494 Project –— will go back to school without and 26 received rent vouchers. Another 29 Dental Offices now hiring. No experience? students received case management and supplies. AH is accepting the following do- nations: lined paper, spiral notebooks, Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. mental health assistance, but did not require color markers, glue sticks, copy paper, 1-800-381-1734 CTO SCHEV Drivers a housing subsidy. flash cards, calculators and backpacks. For Excellent Wages, Benefits, Pension! Home “In the past school year, we housed 45 more information, contact Gina Cocomello at 703-506-9191 or MED BILL & CODING nightly! Safe Equipment! Manassas, VA lo- students, and none dropped out of school,” [email protected]. Trainees NEEDED NOW cation. CDL-A w/Combo and Hazmat, 1 yr Dittman said, adding that the program col- T/T exp, 21yoa req. EOE-M/F/D/V. Also Medical Offices now hiring. No experience? need Dock Workers. $12-$14/hr. 4hr shifts. laborates with Fairfax County Public Job Training & Placement Assistance Avail. Schools to provide tutoring and other edu- 18 yoa, read/write English. Able to lift 65 1-800-385-2615 lbs. req. APPLY: www.yrcw.com/careers cational services. tending a four-year college in West Virginia CTO SCHEV “Part of our mission is transforming the this fall. She said she wants to major in lives of at-risk youth and children, and we business administration, so she can own a feel that many of our partners have gath- hair salon someday and bring her siblings ered around these kids to get them to the from Barbados to the area. next step. Everyone wants to see these kids “My mother’s husband, he didn’t even graduate and have a chance in life. Some think I would graduate. I always had some- of these teens would be sleeping on a bench one around me telling me I wasn’t going to if it weren’t for places like Alternative make it,” she said. Jones said she tried last House, and we’re thankful for the month to get her mother to take a trip with community’s support,” she said. her to West Virginia, to see the college. “She Of those 45 students helped by Alterna- just didn’t show up.” tive House in 2010-11, 27 students were “She’s a very strong girl, who has to make on track to attend college full-time in the decisions that no child should have to make. fall. These are the students who we help, and Jones is one of those students. She is at- who will become successful citizens giving back to our community,” Dittman said. School-age Children From Page 12 necessary to obtain a successful educa- tion. Their staff is responsible for ensur- shelters to ensure that students receive ing that all children, regardless of in- basic schooling. come or address, are enrolled and re- No agency actively seeks out homeless ceive equal access to education and sup- children. People contact the Homeless Li- port services. aison Office by phone at 571-423-4332 Housing complements the efforts of if they see students out of school. “We education, increasing achievement and then follow up on the call and reach out reducing absenteeism. Fewer moves be- to the parents,” said Sheffel. Any con- tween schools lessen the disruptions to tact in order to access the programs are education, leading to fewer negative done by e-mail to spillovers on the students and their [email protected], providing a classmates. Housing and support leads name and ID number, the name and ad- to higher test scores, completion of high dress of the school, an address where the school, and even university enrollment student wants to be picked up, and a because they reduce concentrated pov- parent emergency contact. erty and help students and their fami- Fairfax County provides the resources lies access neighborhood opportunities.

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Lake Anna $824,900 Gourmet kit Gainesville $559,500 Fairfax $639,000 w/granite/ 1,584 sq ft Waterfront Home! Incredible Views with above grd, mn Heritage Hunt Golf & Ctry Club 55+. MUST SEE! 3 lvls, 4 Sited on lush .92 acre and nestled in a quiet cherry/SS apps, 3 BR, 4 BA, Brkfst rm, Din rm, BR, 4 BA, main lvl MBR, MBA w/tub & sep shwr, goumet neighborhood, this 3 fin lvl, 4 BR, 2.5 BA 300' of Shoreline. Master BR has 2 Separate Great rm w/cath ceiling, 2 gas fpls, hdwds, Rec lvl BR and full kit w/maple/Corian, brkfst rm, hdwds, grt rm w/cath ceilg Full Baths. Bedrooms 2 and 3 with Jack ’n’ home features updated Kitchen with granite rm, Games rm, Bonus rm, Sun rm, Screened BA, refinished & gas fireplace, din rm, sunrm, loft, guest suite, fin w/out counters & SS appliances & renovated Jill Bath. Gourmet Kitchen with Wolf 6- Porch, 2 GGE, Built-ins, Plantation shutters, original pine floors, HVAC and HWH LL, rec rm w/wet bar, games rm, bonus rm, blt-ins, ceiling fans, irrig sys, Trex deck, fenced yd, 2-car garage, cul-de- Master Bath. Finishing touches include burner gas stove, cherry cabinets and gran- Irrig syst, ceil/fans, Gated comm, age 50+ OK. replaced, lge rms, flexible flr plan, fenced sac, pastoral views, Gated com, HOA fee inc phone/cable/ French doors, sparkling wood floors, ite counters. www.LNF.com/SP7642782 www.HeritageHuntHomes.com rear yd, charming details. trash/amenities. (50+ is OK) ceramic tile and fresh paint throughout! 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Barn” home fea- Completely remodeled house that could be used as ample room for the office. New 2 Bay service building with office entertaining family centers and malls. This brick rambler on Roof 2011. tures 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Check out & Storage Spaces. Plans complete and ready to go. & friends. Energy-efficient dual zone gas heating, DZ corner lot needs your touches to make it the double decks and fenced yard backing to Light & Bright. Updates ’07 include trees! 2 assigned parking spaces and just Current Owner has all figures to finish storage electric cooling, energy efficient windows & doors. home or Buy to build your dream home with build out, offering owner financing to lessen the Home is future-proofed and pre-wired for Internet, HVAC/appliances. Great community. around the corner to commuter parking/ initial investment. www.lnf.com/sp7506964 video, and sound, incl 7.1 surround in rec room. Public utilities. Current Home SOLD AS-IS! bus/shopping and schools. 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