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Support and Resources for Furloughed Federal Employees
Dear Neighbors,
The federal government shutdown will have a real impact on families across our community. While it is unclear how long this incredible hardship for our neighbors will last, I want to share some resources and opportunities that are available to impacted families:
Earn Extra Income: Become a Substitute Teacher
Fairfax County Public Schools is actively recruiting substitute teachers — and that includes you! For those impacted by the federal government shutdown, this is a great opportunity to put your skills to work, earn extra income, and make a meaningful difference for students who need caring adults in the classroom. You can start quickly, take advantage of flexible scheduling, and provide essential support to our schools. [More Information | Apply Here]
New Eligibility for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
If your family’s income changes at any time during the school year — because of furloughs, layoffs, job losses, or other reasons — your student(s) may qualify under federal income guidelines and can apply immediately for free and reduced-price meal benefits. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the next school year, even if your income changes again. [More Information | Apply Here]
Fairfax County’s Federal Workforce Resource Hub
Providence Supervisor Dalia Palchik is encouraging those impacted by the shutdown to visit Fairfax County’s Federal Workforce Resource Hub — a central information portal designed to assist federal employees and contractors living in the county who may be impacted by changes, interruptions, or reductions in federal operations. It offers resources and guidance in areas such as employment and job training, health insurance options, financial assistance (for rent, utilities, food, etc.), mental health support, veteran/military resources, and programs to help displaced federal workers transition into new careers. [More Information]
Spread the Word About These Resources
You can share information about becoming a substitute teacher on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram. You can also share information about new eligibility for free and reduced-price meals on Facebook, Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, and Instagram.
I hope you will consider sharing these resources with the federal employees in your life who may find them helpful. We are all in this together.
In service,
Karl Frisch
Providence District Representative
Fairfax County School Board
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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