The County Conversation

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BeFriend-A-Child Mentoring Program Sep 30, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tiffani Peguese, BeFriend-A-Child Mentoring Program Coordinator in the county’s Department of Family Services, about the importance of volunteering with the DFS Children, Youth and Families Division to help support children and families in our community. For more information - Call: 703-324-7720 Email: BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov Web: fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/volunteer-partner-services For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Kinship Services and Kinship Care Awareness Month Sep 16, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Maggie Moreland, Kinship Supervisor in the Foster Care and Adoption, Resource and Support Program with the county’s Department of Family Services, about Kinship Services and Kinship Care Awareness Month, which is September. Find out more about DEMS and emergency management: fairfaxcounty.gov/emergencymanagement For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

National Preparedness Month Sep 02, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Crystal Goodwin, Access and Functional Needs Specialist with the county’s Department of Emergency Management and Security, about National Preparedness Month and the importance of being prepared for any emergency. Find out more about DEMS and emergency management: fairfaxcounty.gov/emergencymanagement For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Changes to Medicaid Aug 19, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Alycia Blackwell, Deputy Director of the Fairfax County Department of Family Services, about changes to the Medicaid program going into effect on Oct. 1 affecting noncitizen adults and new work requirements (known as community engagement requirements.) For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Parenting Education Classes Aug 05, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Marcus Garr, Supervisor of Parenting Education Programs in the Fairfax County Department of Family Services. Learn more: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/parenting-education-programs Parent Support Line Email: BuildingStrongerFamilies@fairfaxcounty.gov Parent Support Line Phone Number: 703-324-7720 For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Back-to-school Immunizations Jul 22, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Dr. Parham Jaberi, Deputy Director for Medical Services with the Fairfax County Health Department, about back-to-school immunizations and what parents need to know to ensure their kids are ready for the upcoming school year Learn more: fairfaxcounty.gov/health or call the Health Department at 703-246-7100 For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 am and 4:30 pm

Ticks and Mosquito Borne illnesses Jul 08, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Rachel Kempf, Environmental Health Specialist with Fairfax County’s Health Department, about ticks and mosquitoes, and mosquito borne illnesses, and more importantly, how you can prevent them. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Summer Reading Adventure Jun 24, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tina Mraz, Program and Educational Services Director with the Fairfax County Public Library, about the library’s Summer Reading Adventure, which started June 17 and runs through Aug. 19. Learn more: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

The Alden Theatre’s Summer Concert Series May 27, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Danielle Van Hook, Director of Youth Programs with The Alden Theatre, a cultural performing arts space housed inside the McLean Community Center, about The Alden and the upcoming Summer Concert Series. For more information visit https://mcleancenter.org/about/visit/the-alden-theatre. To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Reston Community Center Summer Concerts and Entertainment Apr 29, 2026

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The County Conversation is a podcast featuring employees and subject matter experts from the Fairfax County Government discussing programs, services and items of interest to residents of Fairfax County. On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tyler Cambrelyn, Offsite Events Coordinator with the Reston Community Center (RCC), about RCC’s Summer Concerts and Entertainment Series. Learn more about the summer series and find the schedule online at www.restoncommunitycenter.com/summermusic To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news. You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

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