Fairfax County Commission for Women
The Women Voices Forum is an opportunity for the residents of Fairfax County to engage the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Commission for Women, key experts, and community opinion leaders in intergenerational conversations.
Celebrate Women's History Month (PDF Format)
Date: Saturday, March 20 2010
Time: 9am-3pm
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Women's History Month
Pamm Little of the TTF Community Awareness Team attended Fairfax County's Proclamation for Women's History Month. The Board of Supervisors honored the historic contributions women have made in the county. Esteemed guests include Ludmila Chigak- 92 years and Gertrude Billman- 90 years of age.

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Breaking the Cycle
The Children
TTF provides instruction for children aged 2 to 12 while their mothers are attending the adult course. Our trained volunteer Childcare Instructors teach children timeless truths of their value and worth! Their training also includes learning healthy interpersonal skills, relationship boundaries and encourages each child’s inborn creativity and talents to develop. Training helps with abuse prevention, intervention and strengthening of family unit.
The Annual Chosen Generation Conference
A FUN inspirational day for all the child participants of TTF training. Over 70 children were invited to the first conference in 2005. Their special afternoon includes teachings on self esteem and leadership development, out door games, a moonbounce, a "make your own sundae bar" and FREE back-to-school haircuts. This day is also in memorial to Maria Meriles, Co-Founder of TTF who saw the vision in 2001 to initiate our Children's Program serving those who’ve witnessed or experienced abuse.
 
Behavioral Effects of Family Domestic Abuse on Our Children:
Here's a sample of the signs exhibited by children and pre-teens:
- Anger--- Repressed and Explosive forms
- Aggression
- Anxiety/ "Clinginess"
- Promiscuity
- Vulnerable to Substance Abuse
- Low Self Esteem
- Self Hatred
- Disrespect or Hatred of Opposite Sex
- Vulnerable to Gang Initiation
Your financial support can HELP break the cycle for them and instead
place them on a productive path.
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