The County Conversation

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Foster Care Recruitment and Foster Care Month May 01, 2025

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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 Julie Bowman, program manager with Foster Care and Adoption, Resource and Support in Fairfax County’s Department of Family Services, about foster care recruitment and Foster Care Month this May. Learn more at fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/foster-care-adoption/foster-care-month To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Bike to Work Day 2025 Apr 16, 2025

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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 Andrew Sheldon, active transportation planner III with the Fairfax County Department of Transportation, about Bike to Work Day (Thursday, May 15), Bike Month, and the benefits of cycling. Learn more: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/transportation/bike-work-day-2025 To listen to other county podcasts, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7) at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/radio. For questions or assistance, call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Child Abuse Prevention Month Apr 02, 2025

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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 Twana Johnson, Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services Program Manager with the Department of Family Services, about Child Abuse Prevention Month. Learn more: fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/children-youth/child-abuse-prevention/child-abuse-prevention-month To listen to other county podcasts, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7). You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Fairfax County Public Library Mar 19, 2025

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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 Eric Carzon, Director of the Fairfax County Public Library. Learn more about the library, including hours and branch locations, online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7). You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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.

Sustain Fairfax Challenge Mar 05, 2025

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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 John Silcox, Fairfax County Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, about the new Sustain Fairfax program and Sustain Fairfax Challenge and how you can join in and help create a healthier, more sustainable Fairfax County. Learn more about Sustain Fairfax at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/sustain-fairfax, Get involved with the Sustain Fairfax Challenge: https://sustainchallenge.fairfaxcounty.gov/ For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7). You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. 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.

DSVS Advocacy Services Feb 20, 2025

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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 Lydia Guirguis (gur-Geese), Supervisor of Advocacy Services with Domestic and Sexual Violence Services in the Department of Family Services. Learn more about Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Advocacy Services online at fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/domestic-sexual-violence/advocacy-services or Call 703-246-4573 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-7 p.m.) For more Fairfax County news and events, visit fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7). You also may call 703-FAIRFAX, that’s 703-324-7329, weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Employment Engagement Team Supervisor with Public Assistance and Employment Services in the Department of Family Services Feb 05, 2025

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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 Kellan Graves, Business Services Supervisor with Public Assistance and Employment Services in the Department of Family Services. Learn more online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/employment-and-training. To hear more conversations with Fairfax County’s finest, be sure to follow us on www.soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty and our podcasts webpage, www.fairfaxcounty.gov/podcasts. For more Fairfax County news and events, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news and listen online to Fairfax County Government Radio (24/7). 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 Camp Program Jan 22, 2025

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Health Department’s Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response Dec 11, 2024

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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 Kadhambari Sridhar, community engagement manager with the Health Department’s Division of Emergency Preparedness and Response, about the Health Department’s role in public health and protecting the residents of Fairfax County through its emergency preparedness, education and response efforts. To hear more conversations with Fairfax County’s finest, be sure to follow us on www.soundcloud.com/fairfaxcounty and our podcasts webpage, 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.

Expedited Building Plan Review Program Nov 13, 2024

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