The Work & Family Institute is part of Family Services and Involvement Section (FSIS) of Fairfax County Public Schools. We bring customized, on-site training and educational seminars to businesses, organizations, and government agencies and provide assistance to managers and employees in addressing work/life issues.
Our Mission
Our mission is three-fold:
- To encourage the business community to recognize and respond to the need for personal and professional development in the workplace.
- To provide resources and support for employees who are balancing work and personal life.
- To help employers support and retain productive employees by creating and maintaining a flexible work environment.
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Our Clients
Our clients include major corporations, small businesses, local and federal government agencies, and local school districts. We also sub contract with employee assistance programs and national and local resource and referral agencies to provide direct services to their business clients. Current and past clients include:
- American Bankers Association
- Apple Federal Credit Union
- BNA
- Booz Allen and Hamilton
- DC Bar
- Department of Veteran affairs
- Fairfax County Government
- Fannie Mae
- Food Management Institute
- Freddie Mac
- Giant Food
- Hogan and Hartson Child Care Center
- Institute for Defense Analysis
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Loudon County Public Schools
- McKee Nelson, LLP
- Mitretek
- National Education Association
- Prince William County Government
- Sallie Mae
- The Washington Post
- Time-Life, Inc.
- VFW
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Our Presenters
Our presenters have an average of 10-15 years of experience conducting parenting, and personal and professional development programs. They are selected for their overall knowledge of the subject matter as well as their flexibility, philosophy, and presentation style. Many of them have backgrounds in counseling, marriage and family therapy, conflict resolution and mediation, nursing, staff development, and diversity training.
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Our Programs and Services
A variety of topics are available for work site presentations to address employee and management concerns, in categories such as:
- Personal and professional development
- Stress and time management
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Diversity and intercultural communication
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In addition to seminars, other services include:
- On-site consultations to determine company needs and employee concerns.
- Full- and half-day professional training workshops for employees and/or managers.
- Assistance in the development of work site support groups for employees with special concerns, such as single parenting, divorce, illness, elder care, or grief.
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Participant Comments
The following are typical comments from people who have participated in Work & Family programs and services:
- "Trainers hold your attention and get us involved."
- "The program is an excellent training tool; knowledge is power."
- "Good solution for problems; good resource information."
- "This made me look more closely at myself and what I really want out of life."
- "The presenter makes the session enlightening, interesting, and fun. Her real-life experiences shared are very useful."
- "I learned how to see problems and change my reactions to others."
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Questions and Information
To receive more information about Work & Family programs, services, and fees, contact:
Ann Warshauer at 703-277-2667 or
Mary Shepherd at 703-227-2639.
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