About Family PASS
From its beginning in 2006, Family PASS has been a Fairfax County Virginia community-based organization, involving volunteers and donors who share a belief that healthy communities are built on healthy families. Their dedication supports the efforts of Family PASS case managers who provide weekly, and sometimes daily, counseling to help families succeed. Healthy families require a roof over their heads. The Family PASS focus, coupled with the commitment of its clients, has achieved a 95% success rate in keeping families housed and self-sufficient…read more
At the end of September, three Family PASS clients exited the program. All three were able to enhance their education and skills, thanks to assistance from Family PASS, county and community resources, and have now gone from homelessness or near homelessness to success and self-sufficiency. These are clients who relied on our food pantry, the Closet, SHARE computers and desks, tutoring and Vehicles for Change while they struggled to regain their lives…read 
The Bennetts lived from motel to motel after being wrongfully evicted from their home. Nonetheless, Mrs. Bennett managed to work full-time as a home health aide. Mr. Bennett had no license, no job, and no working car but was a committed stay-at-home dad for their six children. The children’s moves from school to school were affecting their education. The Fairfax County Public Schools Homeless Liaison contacted Family PASS for help.
